Site Matron

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  • Barnsley, South Yorkshire
  • £55,690-62,682 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Interview Date: TBC6 Months Fixed Term / Secondment OpportunityAn opportunity has arisen to join our team of Site Matrons at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for a 6 months secondment period. The post holder will be supported by an established team of Site Matrons supported by an Operational Support Manager and Patient Flow Assistants.The Site Matron role is integral to the successful operation of the hospital; you will need to be a quick thinker and strong leader with excellent problem-solving skills, able to negotiate sound operational decisions in rapidly changing situations, often under pressure so a calm and pleasant manner is essential. Your main responsibilities will include promoting effective patient flow ensuring safe and effective patient placement.You will be a registered nurse with a masters degree or equivalent qualifications and demonstrable clinical experience, with significant experience as a Band 7. You will possess enhanced nursing and leadership skills and have an understanding of current acute hospital performance indicators. The post holder will need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.For an informal discussion please contact Sue Spencer, Nurse Manager Patient Flow Team on 01226 43275952 or 07725 483373or e-mail susan.spencer@nhs.netPLEASE NOTE THAT IF THIS IS A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY, YOU MUST HAVE YOUR MANAGERS AUTHORISATION TO APPLY FOR THE POSTMain duties of the jobA broad overview of responsibilities includes managing the Trusts bed capacity and patient flow and assisting in the achievement of key performance and quality standards (e.g. emergency and elective admission access targets, single sex accommodation, and infection control). You will also be required to, support safe staffing levels. Out of hours you will have overall responsibility for the hospital site with support from the on-call senior manager and the executive on call.The team covers the site 24 hours a day 365 days a year. The shift pattern is 12.5-hour shifts covering days and nights.About usWe reserve the right to close positions earlyBarnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to WorkWe scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyoneWe are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communitiesThere has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisationBarnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicantsFor individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorshipThe cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deductionDetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£55,690 to £62,682 a year pro/rataContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference numberC9163-3086E-08-25Job locationsPogmoor RoadBarnsleySouth YorkshireS75 2EPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Description for Site MatronPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.Supporting DocumentsPlease refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob Description for Site MatronPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.Supporting DocumentsPlease refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.Person SpecificationSkills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Proven track record of delivering high standards of care
  • Coaching/facilitation/reassurance
  • Staff development/empowerment
  • Mediation and negotiation
  • Demonstrable influencing/inspiring
  • Change management/decision making skills
  • Demonstrable problems solving
  • Proven leadership qualities
  • Ability to manage complex and competing issues
  • Develop action plans and able to set standards
  • Flexibility
  • Able to deliver formal presentations
  • IT skills
  • Ability to write reports/papers as required
  • Excellent communication skills including negotiation with proven ability to liaise effectively within a multi-disciplinary based environment
  • Able to make clinical judgments from caller information and evaluate alternative courses of action. Capable of making decision based on the evaluation of a range of options
  • Ability to work under pressure and devise innovative solutions
  • Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Able to communicate contentious information and deal with challenging behaviour in a non challenging manner
ExperienceEssential
  • Extensive experience of working at a senior level of Band 7 or above within nursing/midwifery
  • Experience of managing a ward or department
  • Demonstrable experience of leading change and problem solving
  • Experience of managing operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
Knowledge & AwarenessEssential
  • Current professional and health service priorities
  • Professional nursing agenda
  • Clinical governance and patient safety agendas
  • Health and safety
  • Confidentiality
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Working knowledge and understanding of NHS targets and other topical NHS issues
QualificationsEssential
  • 1st level Registered Nurse
  • Demonstrate a current in depth knowledge of the national nursing agenda
  • Teaching qualification or demonstrable evidence of equivalent relevant experience
  • Educated to degree level
  • Masters level qualification in health related subject or demonstrates knowledge and practice at masters level through evidence of experience in senior nursing role.
Trust ValuesEssential
  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what do you do to get the best out of people.
Person SpecificationSkills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Proven track record of delivering high standards of care
  • Coaching/facilitation/reassurance
  • Staff development/empowerment
  • Mediation and negotiation
  • Demonstrable influencing/inspiring
  • Change management/decision making skills
  • Demonstrable problems solving
  • Proven leadership qualities
  • Ability to manage complex and competing issues
  • Develop action plans and able to set standards
  • Flexibility
  • Able to deliver formal presentations
  • IT skills
  • Ability to write reports/papers as required
  • Excellent communication skills including negotiation with proven ability to liaise effectively within a multi-disciplinary based environment
  • Able to make clinical judgments from caller information and evaluate alternative courses of action. Capable of making decision based on the evaluation of a range of options
  • Ability to work under pressure and devise innovative solutions
  • Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Able to communicate contentious information and deal with challenging behaviour in a non challenging manner
ExperienceEssential
  • Extensive experience of working at a senior level of Band 7 or above within nursing/midwifery
  • Experience of managing a ward or department
  • Demonstrable experience of leading change and problem solving
  • Experience of managing operational change while also developing and maintaining high standards of quality
Knowledge & AwarenessEssential
  • Current professional and health service priorities
  • Professional nursing agenda
  • Clinical governance and patient safety agendas
  • Health and safety
  • Confidentiality
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Working knowledge and understanding of NHS targets and other topical NHS issues
QualificationsEssential
  • 1st level Registered Nurse
  • Demonstrate a current in depth knowledge of the national nursing agenda
  • Teaching qualification or demonstrable evidence of equivalent relevant experience
  • Educated to degree level
  • Masters level qualification in health related subject or demonstrates knowledge and practice at masters level through evidence of experience in senior nursing role.
Trust ValuesEssential
  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what do you do to get the best out of people.

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