Matron for Urology and Breast Surgery

Job overview

Band 8B Matron for Urology and Breast Surgery

PLEASE NOTE: Sponsorship is not normally available for this vacancy - applicants must have the right-to-work in the UK for this role by their proposed start date.

The role has overall accountability for nursing standards, workforce management, quality improvement, clinical governance and patient experience, while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve service objectives.

Main duties of the job

The Matron will provide professional, clinical and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care across inpatient and outpatient services. The post holder will lead and support nursing teams, promote excellence in patient experience, and ensure compliance with clinical governance, quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities include workforce planning, recruitment, retention, staff development and performance management to maintain a skilled and engaged workforce. The Matron will oversee service performance, manage risks, investigate incidents and complaints, and lead quality improvement initiatives to drive continuous service development.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the Matron will support the delivery and expansion of acute and planned patient pathways, helping to optimise patient flow, maximise elective capacity and achieve organisational objectives. The role will provide visible clinical leadership, contribute to service transformation, and ensure resources are used effectively to deliver sustainable, patient-centred care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing leadership and be accountable for the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective patient care.
• Lead and manage nursing and support staff, ensuring effective workforce planning, recruitment, retention, appraisal and professional development.
• Maintain clinical governance standards through the management of risk, incidents, complaints, audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and improve service performance, ensuring compliance with Trust policies, national standards and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a positive patient experience by championing patient-centred care and responding to feedback to drive service improvements.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support service development, operational efficiency and achievement of organisational objectives.
• Provide visible clinical leadership, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and excellence in care.
• Ensure effective use of resources and contribute to the planning and delivery of service transformation programmes.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.

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.