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Job summary Matron Band 8a: Haematology, Oncology and Gynaecology Are you a visionary nursing leader, passionate about driving quality improvement and championing patient engagement? The Family and Specialist Services Division at Great Western NHS Trust has an exceptional opportunity for a forward-thinking and motivated Matron to join our senior nursing team. This is a significant leadership role where you will be responsible for diverse clinical areas, providing inspirational leadership and clinical excellence. You will have an impact on a wide variety of services, including Haematology, Oncology and Gynaecology. Main duties of the job This role provides key strategic oversight for the Division. The post holder provides innovative clinical and professional leadership to nursing at all levels within the service group, ensuring nursing care is delivered to a high standard and the nursing resource is managed efficiently and effectively. This will be achieved by the post holder supporting nursing managers running the directorate wards and areas. The role will be supportive of nursing leads in these areas in their delivery of safe and compassionate care. The post holder has responsibility that the standards as identified by the Care Quality Commission and other regulatory bodies are maintained, supporting quality improvement projects with the teams and driving the multidisciplinary team to take forward the directorates quality and safety agenda. This post combines clinical expertise, leadership and educational/research skills with managerial and professional responsibilities. About usOur STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives. Details Date posted 22 July 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 249-7332172 Job locations Great Western Hospital Marlborough Rd Swindon SN3 6BBJob description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key roles and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key roles and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialRegistered Nurse (Active NMC Registration) at Level 6 (BSc) Masters level education Relevant speciality experience Recognised management or leadership qualification or demonstrable experience DesirableQuality improvement training Non-medical prescriber or willing to work towards Experience EssentialIn depth experience of leading and managing teams of nursing staff across different levels and specialities Significant experience of working and influencing in a multi-disciplinary environment with a range of health professionals Experience in workforce management, planning and development Demonstrable governance experience and exposure Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults/Children including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards DesirableExperience of writing protocols, guidelines, policies, assessing clinical competencies Person Specification Qualifications EssentialRegistered Nurse (Active NMC Registration) at Level 6 (BSc) Masters level education Relevant speciality experience Recognised management or leadership qualification or demonstrable experience DesirableQuality improvement training Non-medical prescriber or willing to work towards Experience EssentialIn depth experience of leading and managing teams of nursing staff across different levels and specialities Significant experience of working and influencing in a multi-disciplinary environment with a range of health professionals Experience in workforce management, planning and development Demonstrable governance experience and exposure Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults/Children including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards DesirableExperience of writing protocols, guidelines, policies, assessing clinical competencies 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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 theUK 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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 theUK 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Great Western Hospital Marlborough Rd Swindon SN3 6BBEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Great Western Hospital Marlborough Rd Swindon SN3 6BBEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)#J-18808-Ljbffr