Clinical Matron

4 weeks ago


South Molton, United Kingdom Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Role Summary

Are you seeking an exciting, rewarding and fulfilling job role where every day is different?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Medical Division here at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Northern services) for a -month secondment contract.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic motivated senior nurse with expertise in Emergency Care and clinical leadership to join our friendly Emergency Department (ED) in the role of Clinical Matron for Emergency Care.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

As Clinical Matron for Emergency Care your portfolio of work will oversee the Emergency Department at North Devon District Hospital (NDDH). You will line manage and support the nursing team and governance co-ordinator within the Emergency Department and this will feed into the divisional clinical strategy and the governance structure. This post will strengthen the clinical leadership and multi-professional pathways for our patients across acute and community services. You will be expected to work in partnership with the other matrons in the division and across the organisation to support delivery of the quality agenda and maintain patient flow.

If successful in application you will be an integral member of the division’s management team and the senior nursing team, developing a clear nursing vision for our patients and staff. On a rotational basis you will be part of Clinical Matron rota covering a Duty Matron role giving the opportunity to support all acute teams across the Trust. 

You will also have the opportunity to expand your operational management through the out of hours by joining the silver command duty manager rota providing support and guidance for the Clinical Site Managers. By coming to work for us we can offer you a supportive forward thinking environment, there will be plenty of opportunities to further develop your nursing career and strengthen styles of leadership whilst gaining experience of being a Clinical Matron.

Working Pattern: hours a week Monday to Friday

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Joanna Hope, Senior matron for Patient Flow and ED, Medical Division on ext 5 or email is a fixed term contract for months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

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 2, 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 , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, 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 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 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.



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