Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience
This Matron post is an exciting opportunity for those looking to progress in managing responsibility for the clinical, operational, performance and financial management functions of the West Suffolk Inpatient services. This post is based at Wedgwood House and therefore oversees Abbeygate our Older Adults Inpatient ward and West Suffolk ECT Clinic.
This involves ensuring effective and efficient resource utilisation; the delivery of evidence-based patient care and these services are safe. In
conjunction with the lead clinician, the matron will provide clear, visible leadership, strategic vision and clinical expertise to enhance the service user experience.
The Matron will provide strong clinical and operational leadership for Abbeygate Ward, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, quality, dignity, and care are embedded in everyday practice. As a visible and accessible leader, they will support patients, carers, and staff while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Acting as a Dignity Champion, ensuring respect and dignity are central to all care provided.
- Providing visible and authoritative leadership within the ward and across multidisciplinary teams.
- Driving evidence-based practice and service improvement initiatives, including AIMS and RTTC programmes.
- Overseeing governance, quality standards, and compliance with regulatory requirements, including CQC and CQUIN frameworks.
- Leading risk management and promoting a proactive approach to patient safety.
- Ensuring service users remain at the heart of care delivery and decision-making.
- Implementing the NHS Matron principles and contributing to the Trust’s quality and improvement agenda.
- Being accountable to the Associate Director of Nursing and Quality for service improvements and performance outcomes.
This role is ideal for an experienced and inspirational nursing leader who is passionate about improving inpatient services, developing staff, and delivering outstanding care for patients.
At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, inclusion is at the heart of how we work. We are committed to creating a fair, transparent and accessible recruitment process where every candidate has the opportunity to succeed.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce. We recognise that not everyone has equal access to opportunities and are working to address this.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and ensuring all candidates receive a positive and equitable experience.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
YOUR APPLICATION
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.
This post may be 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.
