Neurology Matron
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Canterbury, CT1 3NGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse leader to join East Kent Hospitals asMatron for Neurology Services. This rol...
The Neurology Matron will provide visible authoritative presence, inclusive leadership and professional accountability ensuring delivery of well-led, safe, effective, responsive and compassionate care. The Matron has a pivotal role in creating best experiences in the safest environment for our service users where patient is always put in the centre of everything we do.
The Stroke Matron will lead service improvement, workforce establishment, and governance in line with the role expectations set out in the NHS England Matron's Handbook (2021). The post holder will act as a clinical leader, role model, and advocate for service users and staff groups. It is envisaged that 80% of this role will be spent on Leadership and Management and 20% spent on the direct Clinical Capacity.
The Neurology Matron works within the Care Group's Corporate Team to drive the Quality and Compliance for NHS Fundamentals of Care. There is an expectation that the post holder will work closely with other Matrons and Multidisciplinary colleagues within the department and Care Groups and Trust boundaries in the interest of patient care.
The job holder will have developmental opportunities within the Corporate Team supported by the Directors of Nursing and Quality.
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN 1st level qualification Currently Registered Nurse on the NMC
- Master's Degree or equivalent or willingness to work towards
- Knowledge & qualification on Patient Safety and Clinical Governance Process
- Teaching qualification or equivalent
- Demonstrable CPD
Desirable: - Leadership & Management Course; - Previous experience of specialism; - Attended/completed Matron's Development Days or equivalent
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Proven Leadership and management experience at a senior level
- Proven record of leading & effectively managing clinical services in Acute Sector
- Experience of successful resource & budget management
- Experience in managing risks within department and service development
- Experience of Workforce Management & Development
Desirable
- Project Management
- Quality Improvements
- Conducting audits
- Interview skills and experience
- Experience of working under operational pressure with safe decision making
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Demonstrable ability to produce complex reports and formulate policies
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to use initiative for decision making and deal with sensitive/complex situations and professionalism under pressure
Desirable: - Emotional Intelligence
Governance
Essential
- Seven Pillars of NHS governance - Experience of Clinical Risk management
- Patient Safety & Knowledge and experience of National Patient Safety framework and application
- Good understanding of handling Formal Complaints
Desirable: - Conducting complex investigation/SIs Thematic analysis; - Creating Action Plans
Other
Essential
- Professional credibility
- Ability to demonstrate Trust's Values and leading by example, ability to show compassion and emotional support
- Self-motivation and ability to motivate others
- Good IT skills and ability for teaching/presentations
Desirable: - Customer Care
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
20 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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