Safe Staffing and Workforce Assurance Matron

Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group is seeking a Safe Staffing and Workforce Assurance Matron to lead safe staffing across clinical areas in Lincoln. You will monitor staffing metrics, coordinate rosters, and collaborate with clinical leads to address risks and support recruitment and workforce planning.

The role requires strong leadership, governance understanding, and a drive for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or registered healthcare professional with current registration and substantial post-qualification clinical experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience across multidisciplinary teams and quality initiatives.
• Strong skills in workforce planning, rota management, and safe staffing assessment using relevant tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills for collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of governance, patient safety, and risk management within NHS settings.
• Ability to analyze staffing and performance data, produce reports, and make evidence‑based recommendations.
• Experience in change management and implementing new processes to improve service delivery.
• Commitment to inclusive, person‑centred care and staff wellbeing.
• Degree‑level qualification or equivalent; management certification desirable.
• Flexibility to work across clinical sites within Lincolnshire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe staffing levels and workforce deployment across designated clinical areas.
• Monitor staffing data, coordinate rota adjustments, and ensure appropriate skill mix.
• Support escalation processes and contribute to workforce planning and recruitment initiatives.
• Provide visible leadership on wards and in community settings to guide staff.
• Prepare reports and contribute to governance meetings; support quality improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Workforce planning

Rota management

Communication

Data analysis

Influencing skills

Change management

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience

Leadership/management certification (desirable)

Tools

Workforce analytics tools

Job description

Company Description

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have formed the Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group to enhance patient care across the county. The Group brings the organisations together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team to better coordinate services in both community and hospital settings. While working closely together, each Trust keeps its own statutory name and legal responsibilities. This arrangement aims to strengthen collaboration, streamline decision-making, and improve care pathways for people living in Lincolnshire.

Role Description

The Safe Staffing and Workforce Assurance Matron is a full-time, on-site role based in Lincoln, responsible for overseeing safe staffing levels and workforce deployment across designated clinical areas. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring staffing data, coordinating rota adjustments, and ensuring appropriate skill mix to support safe, effective patient care. The role involves working closely with clinical and operational leads to address staffing risks, support escalation processes, and contribute to workforce planning and recruitment initiatives. The Matron will provide visible leadership on wards and in community settings, supporting teams with guidance on safe staffing standards, compliance with relevant policies, and continuous improvement in patient experience. The postholder will also prepare reports, contribute to governance meetings, and help implement quality improvement projects related to workforce assurance.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or registered healthcare professional with current relevant professional registration and substantial post-qualification clinical experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including supervising multidisciplinary teams and leading service or quality improvement initiatives.
• Strong skills in workforce planning, rota management, and safe staffing assessment, including use of workforce and acuity tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across services and with senior stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and risk management within NHS settings.
• Ability to analyze and interpret staffing and performance data, produce clear reports, and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience in change management and implementing new processes or models of care to improve service delivery.
• Commitment to inclusive, person-centered care, and to promoting equality, diversity, and staff wellbeing.
• Relevant degree-level qualification or equivalent experience; leadership or management certification (e.g., in healthcare management) is desirable.
• Flexibility to work across different clinical sites within Lincolnshire as service needs require.