The closing date is 18th Aug 2026
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Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Matron for Critical Care Services, Musgrove Park Hospital to provide clinical, professional and operational leadership across our Intensive Care Unit, Critical Care Outreach and associated services.
The post holder will lead a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care whilst maintaining high standards of quality, governance and workforce leadership. Key responsibilities include operational management, workforce planning, patient safety, quality improvement, financial stewardship and service performance.
This role is being recruited against the current job description; however, as Critical Care services continue to evolve, the role may develop further to include additional strategic responsibilities. Future areas may include service transformation and redesign, regional network involvement, workforce sustainability initiatives, quality benchmarking, research and innovation, and supporting future Critical Care expansion and development programmes.
The successful candidate will be a visible and credible clinical leader with significant Critical Care experience, a passion for improving patient outcomes and staff experience, and the ambition to help shape the future direction of Critical Care services.
The selection process will consist of an interview and another assessment method, to help us to evaluate candidate's leadership, operational and strategic capabilities more fully.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Please note: - This role is being recruited against the current job description; however, as Critical Care services continue to evolve, the role may develop further to include additional strategic responsibilities.
Future areas may include service transformation and redesign, regional network involvement, workforce sustainability initiatives, quality benchmarking, research and innovation, and supporting future Critical Care expansion and development programmes.
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About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
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Job description
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC Registration
Degree or equivalent experience and post-registration Critical Care qualification.
Evidence of post graduate study
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Desirable
Masters level equivalent equivalent in Leadership and Management.
Quality Improvement and/or Project Management qualification.
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Experience
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Essential
Minimum 3 years at band 7 level
Senior leadership experience within Critical Care.
Experience of workforce management, governance, patient safety and quality improvement.
Experience leading operational performance and service development.
Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills.
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Desirable
Experience of service transformation and business case development.
Experience of Critical Care Networks or system-wide working
Experience of research, innovation or paediatric critical care services.
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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.
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UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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For help with your application, contact:
Emelie James
[email protected]
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 8a
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Salary
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£57528.00 to £64750.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Part-Time, Full-Time
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Reference number
184-OL-OR-5371
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Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
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