Senior Matron, Palliative Care & Clinical Services

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

NHS matched annual leave

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours

Family friendly leave

Lease car services

Employee Assistance programme

Long Service Awards

Bistro discounts

Free parking

Training and development

Job summary

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is seeking an experienced Matron for Clinical Services to lead and shape high-quality, person-centred care across our clinical services in Cambridge. You will provide visible leadership, align strategic priorities with day-to-day practice and ensure compassionate care is at the heart of all decisions.

The role requires a registered nurse with extensive post-qualification experience at a senior clinical level, a Masters in palliative care or equivalent, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with extensive post-qualification experience, including senior clinical level.
• Master's degree or equivalent demonstrable experience in palliative care and leadership training.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership and direction across clinical service areas to ensure care delivery and compliance with standards and best practice.
• Inspiring and developing multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of compassion, collaboration and continuous learning.
• Strengthening clinical governance, patient safety and evidence-based practice.
• Working with patients, families and communities to shape responsive services and improve equitable access to care.
• Building partnerships across health, social care and the voluntary sector to support joined-up palliative and end-of-life care.
• Supporting effective workforce and resource management, deputising for the Director of Clinical Services and participating in the senior management on-call rota.
• Supporting with budget establishment and monitoring for clinical care.

Education

Master's degree in palliative care

Job description

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is seeking an experienced Matron for Clinical Services to lead and shape high-quality, person-centred care across our clinical services in Cambridge. You will provide visible leadership, align strategic priorities with day-to-day practice and ensure compassionate care is at the heart of all decisions.

The role requires a registered nurse with extensive post-qualification experience at a senior clinical level, a Masters in palliative care or equivalent, and ongoing