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Job summary
This Clinical Matron at West Cornwall Hospital presents an exciting and rewarding leadership opportunity. Situated in the heart of Penzance, West Cornwall Hospital is known for its strong patient-centred culture, close multidisciplinary working relationships, and commitment to delivering high-quality care to the local population.
As a Clinical Matron within the division of medicine, you will be a visible, values-driven leader at the heart of our services. Leaders in our Trust lead with integrity, compassion and professionalism, creating an environment where colleagues feel empowered to use their expertise and judgement to deliver outstanding care. Our focus is firmly on providing an excellent experience for both patients and staff, underpinned by a strong commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
Maintain own professional registration and practice within the respective professional body's code of conduct.
Provide visible, accessible and authoritative presence and leadership within the specialty's wider Group.Champion professional practice standards across areas of responsibility and performance manage against them.
Work closely with the Service Managers and Specialty Leads as required to support development in service to enhance patient management and experience.Provide direct support and supervision to a designated group of Ward / Department Sisters and Charge Nurses, ensuring that they are empowered and skilled in clinical practice and decision making.
Support and monitor the development of new non-medical clinical workforce roles to advance practice and facilitate the delivery of high-quality patient care.With the Senior Nursing and Midwifery Team, lead the development of and support the implementation of the Trust's Nursing Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Vision across area of responsibility and be an effective member of Senior Leadership Group.Support the Divisional Head of Nursing to undertake and monitor the implementation of all Quality and Patient Safety Strategies into areas of responsibility within own Division.Play an active role as a member of the Trusts' Senior Nursing, Midwifery and AHP team, contributing to the development and implementation of the professional agenda Trust-wide.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
156-8348029
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
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