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Matron for Critical Care Unit

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Basildon, SS16 5NL

Salary

£57,528

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

7 September 2026

7 days left

Job description

The Matron will have a highly visible, accessible, and authoritative presence in the clinical areas to which patients, their families and others can t...

Acts as an expert resource to own area when assessing Critical Care patients.

To be an expert Critical Care qualified nurse.Provides clinical and managerial supervision to senior nursing staff in Critical Care and act as mentor and coach to other nurses across the Trust, as appropriate.

To provide a visible leadership presence in all clinical areas, be highly accessible to staff, helping them develop the skills needed to set and maintain high clinical standards.

In partnership with senior nursing staff, develop and implement specialist departmental nursing policies, ensuring staff are compliant in their use.Support the Director of Nursing in the development of the Nursing Vision & Strategy.

Deputise for the Divisional Head of Nursing as appropriate.

To attend regular bed meetings, providing data to ensure timely management of patient flow. Respond appropriately in times of crisis and during major incidents.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on part 1 of the NMC Register.
  • Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience
  • Post-registration qualification in Intensive Care (ENB 100 or equivalent)
  • Masters Degree or evidence of relevant study at level 7 Evidence of recent study at Masters/Degree level
  • ENB, MIPS or Mentorship qualification

Desirable

  • Management/Leader ship qualification
  • Evidence of recent study at Masters/Degree level

Experience

Essential

  • Expert knowledge of clinical practice in intensive care nursing and demonstrable knowledge of own development in nursing policy and practise

Desirable

  • Previous experience as Matron

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

24 August 2026

Last checked

26 August 2026

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About the employer

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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