Job overview
The Matron will have a highly visible, accessible, and authoritative presence in the clinical areas to which patients, their families and others can turn to for assistance, advice and support.
Work in partnership with Lead Clinician of Critical Care, Service Manager and Head of Professions and Quality Critical Care to develop and lead the Critical Care Services
Main duties of the job
Acts as an expert resource to own area when assessing Critical Care patients.
To be an expert Critical Care qualified nurse. Provides clinical and managerial supervision to senior nursing staff in Critical Care and act as mentor and coach to other nurses across the Trust, as appropriate.
To provide a visible leadership presence in all clinical areas, be highly accessible to staff, helping them develop the skills needed to set and maintain high clinical standards.
In partnership with senior nursing staff, develop and implement specialist departmental nursing policies, ensuring staff are compliant in their use. Support the Director of Nursing in the development of the Nursing Vision & Strategy.
Deputise for the Divisional Head of Nursing as appropriate.
To attend regular bed meetings, providing data to ensure timely management of patient flow. Respond appropriately in times of crisis and during major incidents.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Expert knowledge of clinical practice in intensive care nursing and demonstrable knowledge of own development in nursing policy and practise
Desirable
- Previous experience as Matron
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on part 1 of the NMC Register.
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience
- Post-registration qualification in Intensive Care (ENB 100 or equivalent)
- Masters Degree or evidence of relevant study at level 7 Evidence of recent study at Masters/Degree level
- ENB, MIPS or Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Management/Leader ship qualification
- Evidence of recent study at Masters/Degree level
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This advert is for Matron for Critical Care Unit with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Basildon. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £57,528 Per Annum ( Pro Rata for Part Time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Sep 2026.
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