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Join to apply for theMatron for Corporate Nursingrole atNHS 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theMatron for Corporate Nursingrole atNHS Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job SummaryAre you a dynamic and visionary nurse leader with a passion for driving excellence in patient care, safety and quality? We are seeking a Corporate Matron to join our senior leadership team and make a meaningful impact across out Trust. Job SummaryAre you a dynamic and visionary nurse leader with a passion for driving excellence in patient care, safety and quality? We are seeking a Corporate Matron to join our senior leadership team and make a meaningful impact across out Trust.We are looking for a registered nurse with significant senior leadership experience in complex healthcare settings. You will have a proven track record of quality improvement, patient safety and service transformation. You will require experience of managing multidisciplinary teams across organisational boundaries and have passion for innovation, education and collaborative working.We are a forward-thinking leadership team, and this would be your opportunity to shape the future nursing and patient care across the trust. Opportunities are available for professional development and career progression.Main duties of the jobIn This Pivotal Role, You Will:Support the Divisions in delivering high standards of patient care, with a focus on patient safety and quality.Lead the developments and implementation of innovative strategies to improve patient care standards, including the Fundamentals of Care.Foster a culture of continuous quality improvement, research and innovation.Welcome and prepare our new nursing colleagues to the Trust ensuring they are prepared for practice.Align local initiatives with national priorities and contribute to the Trust's strategic direction.Provide effective leadership and direct line management to the Corporate Nurse Team, Chaplaincy Services and Bereavement Services.Ensure clinical environments meet national standards and regulatory requirements.Monitor and manage resources within agreed budgets.Collaborate across divisions and work cross bay to support integrated care delivery.Champion the NHS Long Term Plan and contribute to the Corporate Nursing Agenda.Work closely with he wider multi-disciplinary team, including governance, risk management and ICS Partners.About UsWe operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.DetailsDate posted10 July 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number331-X18130725Job locationsUniversity Hospitals of Morecambe BayAshton RoadLancasterLA1 4RPJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website DescriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website SpecificationEssential/Desired CriteriaEssential1st level registered nurse Current leadership and management Experience Demonstrate service development experience Evidence of setting and monitoring standards Evidence of teaching and developing Staff Understanding of clinical governance and its applicationDesirablePost graduate management/leadership qualification or willingness to undertake a post graduate certificate in management/ leadership In depth knowledge of the role of research and developmentPerson SpecificationEssential/Desired CriteriaEssential1st level registered nurse Current leadership and management Experience Demonstrate service development experience Evidence of setting and monitoring standards Evidence of teaching and developing Staff Understanding of clinical governance and its applicationDesirablePost graduate management/leadership qualification or willingness to undertake a post graduate certificate in management/ leadership In depth knowledge of the role of research and developmentDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS TrustAddressUniversity Hospitals of Morecambe BayAshton RoadLancasterLA1 4RPEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS TrustAddressUniversity Hospitals of Morecambe BayAshton RoadLancasterLA1 4RPEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)LNKD1_UKTJ Seniority levelSeniority level Not Applicable Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NHS by 2x Get notified about new Nursing Specialist jobs inLancashire, England, United Kingdom . 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