Matron for Medicine

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, inspirational individual to take up the permanent post of Matron for Medicine. We are seeking a leader with superb time management skills who is able to innovate in practice. The successful candidate will need to be passionate about ensuring that the work force they lead delivers the highest standard of care to all patients. You will be required to demonstrate effective and sustainable leadership and management skills. Excellent communication, a strong collaborative approach and the ability to engage the nursing workforce and multidisciplinary team within an ever changing, ever challenging environment is essential. You will have to confidently juggle and deliver on priorities and projects, understanding how the Care Group's operational priorities fit within the Trust's strategic plans. The role's focus will be on ensuring high standards of quality and safety and provision of visible nursing leadership across all nursing teams within the Care Group. The post holder will work closely with the Associate Director of Nursing for Medicine and the Care Group management team to ensure the strategic and operational objectives are met. Applicants should have extensive and broad ranging experience and must have current NMC registration and be a registered Children's Nurse.