University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Matron - Acute Medicine Business Unit
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Matron - Acute Medicine Business Unit
Matron – Emergency Department (Royal Derby Hospital)
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Matron of the Emergency Department at Royal Derby Hospital. The successful applicant will be an experienced registered nurse with a positive leadership style, tasked with supporting the front-door pathway across the Emergency Department and Urgent Treatment Centre at RDH.
Working within a dedicated and friendly team in the acute medicine business unit, this role demands excellent clinical leadership under the guidance of the Divisional Nurse Director.
Key Responsibilities
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Leadership and oversight: As the professional/clinical leader for nurses and healthcare support staff, you will oversee:
- Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
- Upholding nursing and corporate standards, monitoring compliance, and driving continual improvement
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Team development: Lead, manage, and develop staff to ensure high-quality patient care and service delivery
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Visible advocacy and support: Provide a highly visible, accessible, and authoritative presence by:
- Offering assistance, advice, and problem-solving to patients, families, and staff
- Ensuring concerns and issues are addressed promptly
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Professional representation: Serve as a role model for all nurses by:
- Ensuring adherence to Trust standards, taking corrective action when necessary
- Managing on-call duties, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and night shifts in extreme circumstances
- Acting up professionally or managerially as required
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- Cross-site coordination: Travel between sites to ensure effective leadership across both the Emergency Department and Urgent Treatment Centre
Required Skills & Experience
- Developed communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to engage with patients, staff, and multidisciplinary teams with empathy and clarity
- Decisive leadership: Strong decision-making capabilities under pressure
- Proactive advocacy: Passion and motivation to drive high-quality care and patient advocacy
- Travel readiness: Willingness to relocate between sites as part of this role
About the Organisation
As a trusted healthcare provider rooted in our communities, RDH prioritises: 🔹 Compassion – Ensuring care is patient-centred and empathetic 🔹 Openness – Fostering transparent communication and collaboration 🔹 Excellence – Commitment to world-class, data-driven care
We proudly serve as the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England while dedicating ourselves to exceptional patient outcomes.
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Key Facts
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Annual high-volume metrics:
- 4,810 OP appointments daily
- 2,077 orthopaedic referrals per week
- 1,115 patients in A&E daily (ranked 3rd largest in the UK)
- 195 average emergency admissions daily
- Nearly 33,700 planned surgical procedures annually
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Trust excellence highlights:
- One of 7 NHS Trusts offering 57+ operating theatres
- Research active University Hospital with diverse clinical trials and opportunities
What We Offer
- Leadership and professional development tailored to enhance your career trajectory
- Continuous support from recruitment to onboarding and beyond
- Competitive benefits, including:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership & onsite fitness classes
- Car schemes and other staff perks
Application & Contact Details
Closing date for applications: 8 July 2026 Interview date: 22 July 2026
Get in touch to discuss your role further: 📧 General Manager – Nathaniel Smillie [name]: General Manager [job title]</NETSTAFF%7BmUI%20Id/C13F78DF139F8AEE0D21FFAECD66}F1077D9D5908AFBEA%3D/ED%7B.action%3DMucPlusJuniorPeopleInfo lễ} Email: nathaniel.smillie6@nhs.net ✆ 01332 787851
📧 Nicola Watts (Deputy Divisional Nurse Director) Email: nicola.watts20@nhs.net Mobile: 07385516892
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