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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior experienced, high performing registered professional to join the team as a matron in the Division of Medicine working within the stroke and neurology CBU.

We are looking for a dynamic motivated individual with a passion for quality improvement and the desire to make a difference to patients in our care.

As a Matron working in the division, you will demonstrate compassionate leadership and take responsibility for ensuring that your areas are driven to improve standards across the organisation .

The role is cross site between Hinchingbrooke and Peterborough Hospital. The main base will be Peterborough City Hospital but travel across sites will be expected.

Main duties of the job

• During regular visits to the clinical area, assess and monitor the environment in which the patients receive their care using their authority to support ward managers to resolve issues of concern.
• Support the clinical teams to ensure the environment is well maintained, clean and tidy, ensuring regular decluttering activities are undertaken.  Ensure they are aware of how to escalate concerns around cleanliness and to activate additional cleaning requirements where indicated. 
• Work in close liaison with colleagues from the Facilities and Estates departments and from Mitie, Medirest and Multiplex to help monitor and resolve issues in relation to the patient environment, escalating concerns appropriately.  Attend meetings as required.
• Ensure environmental audits are completed and that action plans are compiled and implemented appropriately, including the annual PLACE self-assessment process.
• Support the ward managers and Service Leads in developing reports, as required, to the Clinical Directorate Management Teams and the Care Quality Directorate.

Please read the full Job Description attached 

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.