Job Description

The Matron role requires the successful candidate to be a highly visible, competent, and responsive leader within their departments. They will work alongside and in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary team, clinical leads, and Deputy Group Director of nursing to deliver safe quality care efficiently and effectively to all our patients.



The successful candidate will be required to develop safe and effective pathways with an unclouded vision to improve the patient experience through continuous quality improvement to improve healthcare outcomes.



The post holder will work across several areas and the portfolio will consist of overseeing elective day cases units, pre-assessment units and a portfolio of theatres.



The main duties of the Matron role are to provide operational leadership to the surgical teams, ensuring that quality and safety are maintained whilst delivering to our plan. This includes maintaining safety, assurance of quality and compliance with regulatory standards. The role is pivotal to ensuring our theatres are efficient and productive.



As Matron you will ensure the delivery of patient-centred care across your portfolio and will act as a clinical expert, providing guidance on procedures, safety protocols, and best practices whilst monitoring patient outcomes and implementing quality improvement plans when necessary.



You will lead and mentor a team of nurses and support staff , conduct appraisals, manage performance, identify development needs and oversee training and competency assessment to ensure high standards.



The Matron will also hold responsibility for managing budgets and will track financial performance to support the department's financial sustainability.



You will develop and implement policies that align with hospital and national healthcare guidelines and conduct regular audits to assess adherence to clinical standards, safety protocols, and legal requirements. Addressing issues arising from incident reports and patient feedback to improve service delivery.



Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.



We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.



Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.



Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population . " It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.



We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.



For Further Details about the role please see the attached full and Person Specification