Job requirements
Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Extensive experience working in emergency care at a senior level
- Experience
Experience of effective budgetary management
- Experience
Experience of ability to manage and lead nursing team
- Experience
Significant experience of effective staff management
- Qualifications
First Level Registered Nurse
- Qualifications
teaching and Assessing Course or equivalent
- Qualifications
Demonstration and evidence of personal professional development
- personal skills
A commitment to promoting equality & diversity in the workplace & in the delivery of patient care •
- personal skills
Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty & integrity in undertaking the role
- skills and knowledge
Ability to lead and direct clinical teams and proactively manage performance to ensure delivery of key operational standards
- skills and knowledge
Ability to write clear and concise reports and present information relevant to sphere of responsibility within agreed timescales
- skills and knowledge
Excellent communicator with effective persuasion and negotiation skills and the ability to motivate
- skills and knowledge
Management of employee relations in accordance with HR policies and procedures
- skills and knowledge
Understanding clinical governance, risk assessment, appraisal and mitigation
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen, for the position of Emergency Department (ED)Matron. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed senior ED nurse to join our team in this role.
We are going through an exciting time with a new ED department for St Helier being planned.
We are looking for a highly engaged individual to join our current team which provides 7 day cover.
The Matron will be an accessible clinical expert, responsible for the delivery and maintenance of high-quality patient care, as well as the implementation of innovative ways of working in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).
You will provide visible leadership and support for Emergency Department staff, enabling them to ensure that high standards of holistic care are achieved at all time.
The post holder will work closely with the Head of Nursing, Associate Director of Nursing, lead clinicians and to develop and sustain a service that is responsive to the needs of patients, staff and both local and national agendas. You will be expected to demonstrate a proven track record of managing change, and accountability for budgets.
They will also play a key role in both the operational and strategic management of the department.
The Matron will demonstrate clinical expertise in the nursing care of patients, excellent patient assessment skills, and sound management knowledge.
Main duties of the job
The role of clinical Matron will focus on providing high quality, visible, accessible leadership within their given area of responsibility. To have a fundamental role in setting, and maintaining standards of clinical excellence, improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers. To work with the Head of Nursing and Associate Director of Nursing to develop nursing services in line with the strategic direction of the Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Clinical Matron role at Epsom and St Helier.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Clinical Matron - Cross Site with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Matron role. The advertised salary is £63,665 - £70,887 pa Inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Nov 2026.
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