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Band 8a - Matron for Surgery, Surgery, Anaesthetics and Cancer
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SOC 2233 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 53% sure that is the right code. West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2233 (Registered specialist nurses) · 53% match
- Likely 1171 (Health services and public health managers and directors) · 31% match
- Likely 2237 (Other registered nursing professionals) · 13% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2233 Registered specialist nurses Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2237 Other registered nursing professionals Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We have exciting opportunities for two experienced and dynamic senior nurses to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as Matron for Trauma and Orthopaedics and Matron for Surgery and Urology.
These senior leadership roles will work together to provide visible, compassionate and professional leadership across surgical inpatient and outpatient areas, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.
We are looking for two inspirational leaders with substantial clinical and operational experience, excellent communication skills and a passion for service improvement.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to lead quality, governance, patient experience, workforce development and operational performance across the specialty.
These are cross-site positions and participation in the senior nurse out-of-hours rota will be required.
*Please note interviews are to take place on Friday 23rd October*
Job description
Matrons will be responsible for the operational management of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery and Urology
clinical areas across sites, providing professional nursing leadership and maintaining high standards of care. The role includes oversight of governance, patient safety, infection prevention and control, workforce management, education, service development and patient experience.
The post holder will act as a highly visible and accessible leader for patients, relatives and staff, supporting the delivery of the Trust's vision of Excellent Patient Care, Together.
This is a full-time position. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly to meet service needs and participate in the senior nurse out-of-hours rota.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate Registered Practitioner.
- Evidence of post Registration development at Degree level.
Desirable
- Management qualification.
- Masters' degree or working towards
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience at Band 7 or equivalent
- Current knowledge of clinical practice in an acute setting.
- Experience of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Implementing complex change in a clinical setting.
- Knowledge of current developments in nursing and the NHS
- Developing clinical staff.
- Budget management.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the commissioning cycle as it applies to the specialty.
- Knowledge of the developments within the integrated care system and how this might impact the role.
Experience
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of clinical practice in an acute setting in general surgery and urology.
- Appropriate operational experience
- Experience in influencing internal/external activities.
- Experience across the scope of the Matron's ten key roles with potential to do all.
Desirable
- Experience of working across networks
About the employer
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
This role appears to be based at this CQC-rated location:
- St Albans City Hospital
Hertfordshire
Requires improvementRated Jun 2020
Matched from the job description. Source: Care Quality Commission.
Where this offer sits in the market
Registered specialist nurses (SOC 2233) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~61k in sample- Middle half £33,956–50,284
- Median £42,016
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