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£55,690 to £62,682 a year

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust















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James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Matron





The closing date is 12 October 2025











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Job summary


Please see below advert details, job description and person specification for this Matron vacancy, working within the speciality of Gynaecology, Breast Care Services & Private Patients.





Main duties of the job


This is an exciting time to join our Gynaecology, Breast Care Services and Private Patient Teams. We are leading the way with award winning innovations that support professional practice and nursing workforce developments, the James Paget University Hospital has a legacy of exceptional achievements.


We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to join our well established team of Matrons within the Division of Surgery and Women's & Children's Services . You will support the Gynaecology, Breast Care Services and Private Patient Teams in the delivery of excellent, compassionate care whilst maintaining high professional standards.


We are looking for leaders who are not only ambitious, creative and focused, but individuals with sound clinical expertise and a passion for providing outstanding care every time for our patients & outstanding support for our staff.


You will work in collaboration with the speciality triumvirate to provide assurance of quality and safety for our patients and lead the team to deliver improvements and innovations in practice.


Candidates must be a Registered Nurse and have experience in an acute hospital setting.





About us


You will be a part of the Divisional leadership team, and work within a triumvirate of Operational Manager and Clinical Lead.

We're a 450-bed district general hospital. Through the national NHS Staff Survey, our staff value our commitment to flexible working, and feel engaged an involved in how services operate.






Details


Date posted


29 September 2025




Pay scheme


Agenda for change





Band



Band 8a







Salary



£55,690 to £62,682 a year

per annum pro rata





Contract


Permanent






Working pattern





Full-time





Reference number



177-ELEC-7498267







Job locations




James Paget University Hospital


Lowestoft Road


Gorleston



NR31 6LA














Job description


Job responsibilities


As job description and person specification outlined previously and attached to this vacancy request







Job description



Job responsibilities


As job description and person specification outlined previously and attached to this vacancy request








Person Specification






Education & Qualifications



Essential




  • Degree or equivalent measurable level of experience within a governance setting


  • Certificate in Management or equivalent


  • ENB 998 or equivalent (clinical post only)





Desirable




  • Leadership course


  • Masters or working towards


  • Registered clinical professional








Knowledge & Experience



Essential




  • Experience at Band 6 level or equivalent measurable relevant experience within a healthcare governance setting


  • Working knowledge and experience of using MS Office packages - Word, Excel and PowerPoint including data collection and input





Desirable




  • Previous Band 7 experience


  • Experience in change management projects


  • Experience in managing and/or coordinating governance activities








Skills & Knowledge



Essential




  • Broad knowledge of patient care standards


  • Knowledge of External Assurance Requirements e.g. CQC


  • Fundamental Standards


  • Excellent communication skills


  • Excellent keyboard skills with the ability to accurately input data


  • Awareness of the national drivers relating to clinical care and related governance


  • Ability to negotiate and influence


  • Ability to prepare and develop reports in a variety of presentations


  • Knowledge of improvement methodologies


  • Excellent written and oral communication skills


  • Experience of team building


  • Strong leadership ability


  • Acts with confidence


  • Demonstrates motivation and enthusiasm


  • Demonstrates analytical skills and analytical ability


  • Flexible approach to working pattern


  • Loyalty


  • Ability to work under pressure


  • Well-developed listening skills


  • Ability to network, internally and externally


  • Self-directed












Person Specification







Education & Qualifications



Essential




  • Degree or equivalent measurable level of experience within a governance setting


  • Certificate in Management or equivalent


  • ENB 998 or equivalent (clinical post only)





Desirable




  • Leadership course


  • Masters or working towards


  • Registered clinical professional








Knowledge & Experience



Essential




  • Experience at Band 6 level or equivalent measurable relevant experience within a healthcare governance setting


  • Working knowledge and experience of using MS Office packages - Word, Excel and PowerPoint including data collection and input





Desirable




  • Previous Band 7 experience


  • Experience in change management projects


  • Experience in managing and/or coordinating governance activities








Skills & Knowledge



Essential




  • Broad knowledge of patient care standards


  • Knowledge of External Assurance Requirements e.g. CQC


  • Fundamental Standards


  • Excellent communication skills


  • Excellent keyboard skills with the ability to accurately input data


  • Awareness of the national drivers relating to clinical care and related governance


  • Ability to negotiate and influence


  • Ability to prepare and develop reports in a variety of presentations


  • Knowledge of improvement methodologies


  • Excellent written and oral communication skills


  • Experience of team building


  • Strong leadership ability


  • Acts with confidence


  • Demonstrates motivation and enthusiasm


  • Demonstrates analytical skills and analytical ability


  • Flexible approach to working pattern


  • Loyalty


  • Ability to work under pressure


  • Well-developed listening skills


  • Ability to network, internally and externally


  • Self-directed













Disclosure and Barring Service Check


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.







UK Registration



Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).









Additional information




Disclosure and Barring Service Check


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.







UK Registration



Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).









Employer details


Employer name


James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Address




James Paget University Hospital


Lowestoft Road


Gorleston



NR31 6LA








Employer's website



https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsU8NjyDGr (Opens in a new tab)




























Employer details


Employer name


James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Address




James Paget University Hospital


Lowestoft Road


Gorleston



NR31 6LA








Employer's website



https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsU8NjyDGr (Opens in a new tab)





























Employer contact details


For questions about the job, contact:



PA to Divisional Operations Director & Lead Nurse


Maddison O'Sullivan











Details


Date posted


29 September 2025




Pay scheme


Agenda for change





Band



Band 8a







Salary



£55,690 to £62,682 a year

per annum pro rata





Contract


Permanent






Working pattern





Full-time





Reference number



177-ELEC-7498267







Job locations




James Paget University Hospital


Lowestoft Road


Gorleston



NR31 6LA













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