Matron

Job summary

We are seeking an exceptional, highly motivated Matron to join our leadership team for a 12-month fixed-term period. This unique portfolio covers our state-of-the-art Urgent & Emergency Care Centre (UECC), our rapidly evolving Medical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit, and our specialist Alcohol Team.

This pivotal role is ideal for a leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about streamlining patient pathways while maintaining the highest standards of clinical safety and compassion. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across these services, ensuring seamless patient flow, safe clinical practice, and excellent patient experience. This is a rare opportunity to shape services at the forefront of urgent and emergency care, influence service development, and make a real difference to patients and staff alike

Main duties of the job

• Lead, support, and develop the ED nursing team, promoting a professional and positive culture.
• Oversee patient care, flow, and safety, ensuring timely, effective, and compassionate treatment.
• Uphold clinical standards, policies, and quality initiatives, including incident management and audits.
• Drive staff education, mentorship, and continuous professional development.
• Manage departmental resources, staffing, and budgets efficiently.
• Ensure excellent patient, family, and carer experience, promoting dignity and respect.
• Contribute to service planning, development, and Trust-wide initiatives.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with relevant post-registration experience.
• Leadership and management experience within acute or emergency care.
• Strong clinical expertise and commitment to high-quality patient care.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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