Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Emergency Department Matron to join our team to cover maternity leave for a year starting June 2025.
They will be expected lead the delivery of exceptional care for children and adults within our ED. This senior nursing role will oversee clinical excellence, patient safety, and staff wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
Provide strategic and operational leadership for Emergency Department nursing services.
Ensure the highest standards of patient care, safety, and experience.
Act as a professional role model, mentoring and supporting nursing staff.
Lead quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance processes.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, patient-centred care.
Manage workforce planning, recruitment, and staff development.
About You:
We are looking for an experienced nurse leader with:
Current NMC registration (Registered Nurse).
Substantial post-registration experience in Emergency Medicine, including leadership and operational roles.
Strong knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, and service improvement.
Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
A passion for delivering outstanding care to the local community and patients within the Emergency Department.
Why Join Us?
You will be part of a dedicated team committed to advancing Emergency Care. We offer excellent career development opportunities, a supportive working environment, and access to comprehensive staff benefits.
For more information Angela Forster, Director of Nursing for Urgent Care.
Informal visit/chat highly recommended
About us
Diversity is what makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as an autonomous practitioner, leads and is accountable for the overall nursing performance of the directorate and the achievement of all local, organisational and national targets and standards, working within the Trusts governance framework and the current regulatory & policy requirements.
Provide professional, effective and engaging leadership to nursing and other direct care staff within the directorate. Work as a visible, accessible and authoritative presence to whom patients and families can turn to for advice, support and assistance.
Post holder will take a lead role in optimising performance of pathways, ensuring key deliverables are met.
Post holder has accountability for the quality of nursing care delivered and the patients experience whilst in the directorate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as an autonomous practitioner, leads and is accountable for the overall nursing performance of the directorate and the achievement of all local, organisational and national targets and standards, working within the Trusts governance framework and the current regulatory & policy requirements.
Provide professional, effective and engaging leadership to nursing and other direct care staff within the directorate. Work as a visible, accessible and authoritative presence to whom patients and families can turn to for advice, support and assistance.
Post holder will take a lead role in optimising performance of pathways, ensuring key deliverables are met.
Post holder has accountability for the quality of nursing care delivered and the patients experience whilst in the directorate.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications, training
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- First degree
- Evidence of leadership and management development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Sunstantial post-registration experience in Emergency Medicine, including leadership and operational roles
- Significant experience as a senior nurse working at band 7 or above
- Experience of managing people and teams, includiing experience of managing staff capability, conduct and sickness
Person Specification
Education, qualifications, training
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- First degree
- Evidence of leadership and management development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Sunstantial post-registration experience in Emergency Medicine, including leadership and operational roles
- Significant experience as a senior nurse working at band 7 or above
- Experience of managing people and teams, includiing experience of managing staff capability, conduct and sickness
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
