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Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to apply for the role of Emergency Department Matron at Royal Stoke hospital. 

The expectation is that the post holder will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with excellent leadership and communication skills.  The successful applicant is expected to be instrumental in improving together to provide quality driven care of our patients.   The ability to build relationships and network with the multi disciplinary team is essential. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work in partnership with the Lead Nurse of Emergency Medicine and other  senior colleagues to monitor, challenge and improve the quality of patient care within Emergency care.

 The post-holder will also promote professionalism amongst nurses and will undertake clinical work to maintain their professional competence, authority and credibility

Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills will be required for this post and you will need to be able to work effectively both on your own initiative and as part of the team.   

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. 

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.