Role Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and passionate Registered Nurse to join the leadership team in the Surgical Care Group as Clinical Matron for the 15 bedded Intensive Care Unit at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (based at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital in Exeter).
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
The Clinical Matron will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided within the Surgery Care Group. They will be easily identifiable to clients and users, provide strong, visible leadership and have the appropriate level of authority to provide support, advice and assistance required by patients, their families and carers. The key focus will be Patient Safety, Patient Experience, user engagement, quality care and clinical outcomes will be essential.
The post holder will have clinical and managerial responsibility for a defined clinical portfolio within the Surgery Care Group, which will include the Intensive Care Unit. They will also have lead clinical responsibility for supporting the Care Group in activities relating to the delivery of high quality services, including involvement in maintaining activity levels, managing service pressures & patient flow and maintaining the highest standards of care. They will lead on delegated projects on behalf of the Care Group and will provide support for day to day operational issues, and deputise as deemed appropriate.
The Clinical Matron role requires a dynamic leader with a proven history of delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care. Drawing on your expertise and experience, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence, shaping a shared vision for care that aligns with the Transformation agenda and the Trust Strategy. You will be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, able to connect with and inspire others to thrive. Your ability to motivate and support your colleagues will help create a positive and encouraging environment where everyone feels empowered to perform at their best. If you are ready to lead with purpose, drive positive change, and inspire those around you, this opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Lynne Goss, Associate Director of Patient Care - Surgery or Lucy Bates, Director of Patient Care - Surgery on linda.goss@nhs.net or lucy.bates@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
