Modern Matron – Older adults inpatient

Job overview

This Matron post is an exciting opportunity for those looking to progress in managing responsibility for the clinical, operational, performance and financial management functions of the West Suffolk Inpatient services. This post is based at Wedgwood House and therefore oversees Abbeygate our Older Adults Inpatient ward and West Suffolk ECT Clinic.

This involves ensuring effective and efficient  resource utilisation; the delivery of evidence-based patient care and these services are safe. In  conjunction with the lead clinician, the matron will provide clear, visible leadership, strategic vision and clinical expertise to enhance the service user experience.

Main duties of the job

The Matron will provide strong clinical and operational leadership for Abbeygate Ward, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, quality, dignity, and care are embedded in everyday practice. As a visible and accessible leader, they will support patients, carers, and staff while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Acting as a Dignity Champion, ensuring respect and dignity are central to all care provided.
• Providing visible and authoritative leadership within the ward and across multidisciplinary teams.
• Driving evidence-based practice and service improvement initiatives, including AIMS and RTTC programmes.
• Overseeing governance, quality standards, and compliance with regulatory requirements, including CQC and CQUIN frameworks.
• Leading risk management and promoting a proactive approach to patient safety.
• Ensuring service users remain at the heart of care delivery and decision-making.
• Implementing the NHS Matron principles and contributing to the Trust’s quality and improvement agenda.
• Being accountable to the Associate Director of Nursing and Quality for service improvements and performance outcomes.

This role is ideal for an experienced and inspirational nursing leader who is passionate about improving inpatient services, developing staff, and delivering outstanding care for patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!