Clinical Matron

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

• Evidence and experience of positive leadership skills and the ability to transform and lead a team to work effectively together.
• Evidence and experience of relevant continuing professional development and developing clinical practice.
• Recent experience and evidence of a track record of effective management of change.

• Management and clinical skills with well-developed leadership, influencing skills and the ability to engage, influence and motivate.
• Knowledge and a proven track record of recent operational and clinical nursing/ midwifery management and the ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures and ways of working.
• Knowledge and demonstrable capability of service improvements, strategies for infection control and transformational leadership
• Knowledge and experience of contributing to and effectively implementing the Nursing/midwifery Strategy.
• To have a working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act.

• Degree or diploma in a relevant subject
• A Masters level Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience
• First level registered nurse/midwife
• Evidence of recent relevant professional development

• To hold or be working towards MSc or relevant post-graduation qualification

Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

For any new employees commencing employment with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Everything we do is shaped by our values:
Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our work spaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

We are a Disability Confident committed employer aspiring to become a lead employer in 2026.

This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format,…