Band 8a

A valuable opportunity has become available at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust for a Matron within the Surgical and Urology wards.

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated surgical nurse with significant experience in surgery and urology within an acute care setting.

This is a key leadership role within the Surgical Division, providing visible, compassionate, inclusive and proactive leadership across our surgical and urology wards ensuring the highest standards of care with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

The role of the matron is to provide high quality, safe and supportive care. The matron will not only be a clinical expert but will also have commitments to the education and training of the multi-disciplinary team and to research and audit projects.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

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If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

You will also establish and oversee efficient clinical and business systems to support the division so that we can deliver an efficient and professional clinical service to the trust. One of the primary objectives of your role will be to maintain and improve the quality & safety objectives for your services by ensuring good governance. A strong customer service attitude and collaborative approach is key.