Clinical Matron (Band 8a) – Permanent

Fox Morris Group are proud to be working in partnership with a large, forward- thinking NHS organisation to recruit an experienced Clinical Matron into a permanent senior leadership role. This is a key appointment within a major acute Trust providing emergency, elective and specialist services across multiple hospital sites. The Role As Clinical Matron, you will act as the critical link between senior leadership and frontline clinical teams, ensuring strategic objectives are translated into high-quality, safe patient care. You will provide visible, proactive leadership across your areas of responsibility, with accountability for quality, safety, patient experience, workforce performance and service delivery. This is a highly influential role with responsibility spanning: • Professional & Clinical Leadership – setting and maintaining high standards of care and practice • Quality & Patient Safety – leading governance, audit, improvement and compliance • Service Delivery & Performance – ensuring effective operational management and patient flow • People Leadership – developing and supporting Ward Sisters, Charge Nurses and multidisciplinary teams • Strategic Contribution – supporting service development, workforce planning and Trust-wide priorities You will also contribute to the wider senior nursing agenda and deputise for the Head of Nursing when required. Key Responsibilities • Provide visible, accessible leadership across clinical areas • Lead on quality improvement, governance, incidents, complaints and patient experience • Line manage and develop senior nursing teams to drive performance and excellence • Ensure compliance with CQC standards and national best practice • Support service transformation and innovation across the division • Manage resources effectively, including delegated budgets and staffing • Work collaboratively with clinical and operational leaders to improve outcomes and pathways About You We are seeking a dynamic and experienced clinical leader who can inspire teams and drive change. You will have: • Current NMC or HCPC registration • Significant senior nursing/AHP leadership experience within an acute setting • A strong track record in leading quality improvement and service transformation • Experience in performance management, governance and workforce planning • Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills • The ability to manage complexity, prioritise effectively and deliver results under pressure Desirable: • Postgraduate qualification (or working towards) • Leadership/management qualification Why Apply? • Join a large NHS Trust with a strong reputation for innovation, teaching and research • Be part of a senior leadership team driving transformational change • Work in a role with genuine autonomy, visibility and impact • Play a key role in improving patient outcomes across a diverse healthcare system Additional Information • Band: 8a • Contract: Permanent • Hours: Full time • Working Pattern: On-site, including participation in senior rota If you are an ambitious senior nurse leader ready to take the next step into a high-impact role, we would love to hear from you