Transformation jobs in United Kingdom

As Matron you will have responsibility for the delivery of high quality, responsive, safe and effective care that improves patient outcomes and patient experience.

1. Inclusive leadership, professional standards and accountability.
2. Governance, patient safety and quality.
3. Workforce planning and resource management.
4. Patient experience and reducing health inequalities.
5. Performance and operational oversight.
6. Digital and information technology.
7. Education, training, and development.
8. Research and development.
9. Collaborative working and clinical effectiveness.
10. Service improvement and transformation.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation.

>A credible senior leader with managerial responsibility for both nursing and allied health professionals ensuring services are responsive to patient needs. Working as a visible lead within the group management structure, demonstrating and developing collaborative working within and across the MDT.

The Modern Matron has a pivotal role in creating the best experiences and opportunities for our staff to become local, national, and international leaders in healthcare with the patient at the centre of everything we do. The Modern Matron’s role is to empower others to strive for continuous evidence based improvements and to motivate staff to always deliver the highest quality care to all who access our services to promote World Class Care at UHCW NHS Trust. The key focus is on quality improvements in safety, effectiveness, and patient experience in addition to corporate responsibilities, supporting other colleagues and on-call or hospital bleep rota duties.

The matron will also be responsible for delivering the goals as espoused within the Matron’s Charter (2019) taking a proactive as well as reactive stance on cleaning standards and infection control. Matrons have an individual and collective responsibility to develop digital and data capabilities for patient benefits. Supporting staff to use information and technology is therefore vital and pivotal to their role.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Advert closes Wednesday 17 Dec 2025