Clinical Matron – 12-Month FTC

Athona Ltd; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Experts in healthcare sector

Nationwide NHS vacancies

End-to-end onboarding support

Overseas candidate support

Career development and support

Job summary

Athona Ltd. in Cornwall is seeking an experienced Clinical Matron to provide proactive and visible clinical leadership across an acute hospital service in Truro.

You will drive quality, safety and patient experience while supporting front-line clinical teams and collaborating with senior nursing, clinical and operational colleagues to achieve service objectives. The role requires senior operational management experience in an acute hospital, current NMC/HCPC registration, and a proven track

Qualifications

• Current NMC or HCPC registration with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Senior operational management experience within an acute hospital setting.
• Ward Sister, Charge Nurse or Team Lead experience.
• Experience leading change and delivering sustained service improvements.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making and multidisciplinary working skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, accessible and authoritative leadership across areas of responsibility.
• Lead on quality, safety and patient experience across the specialty.
• Support Ward Sisters, Charge Nurses and clinical teams through effective leadership.
• Monitor clinical standards, risks, incidents, complaints and patient experience.
• Lead clinical quality improvement and ensure best practice standards are maintained.
• Oversee nursing staffing, deployment, performance and workforce development.
• Deputise for the Head of Nursing when appropriate.

Skills

Senior leadership

Clinical leadership

Change management

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Clinical Matron to provide proactive and visible clinical leadership across an acute hospital service in Cornwall.

You will lead on quality, safety and patient experience, supporting front-line clinical teams and working closely with senior nursing, clinical and operational colleagues to deliver service objectives and high-quality patient care.

Salary: £57,528 – £64,750
Position: Clinical Matron
Hours: Full-Time
Setting: Acute Hospital – Medicine / Surgery
Location: Truro, Cornwall

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Provide visible, accessible and authoritative leadership across areas of responsibility.
• Lead on quality, safety and patient experience across the specialty.
• Support Ward Sisters, Charge Nurses and clinical teams through effective leadership.
• Monitor clinical standards, risks, incidents, complaints and patient experience.
• Lead clinical quality improvement and ensure best practice standards are maintained.
• Oversee nursing staffing, deployment, performance and workforce development.
• Deputise for the Head of Nursing when appropriate.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;

• Current NMC or HCPC registration with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Senior operational management experience within an acute hospital setting.
• Ward Sister, Charge Nurse or Team Lead experience.
• Experience leading change and delivering sustained service improvements.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making and multidisciplinary working skills.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
• Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.