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Matron
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Home Office register entry: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton
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Role description
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trustis delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title:Matron
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Purpose for Fixed Term: Maternity
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dedicated senior nurse to join the care group management team as a matron (secondment for one year) .
The post holder will effectively lead and support the management of a variety of wards/departments including the acute oncology service, inpatient chemotherapy, oncology and haematology daycase chemotherapy, patients receiving radiotherapy, the apheresis service and the blood and marrow transplantation service.
Our inpatient services are provided in five ward areas totalling 113 beds.
There are two day case units for providing day treatments in an ambulatory setting as well an acute oncology service to provide care for those patients needing acute assessment and triage.
The outpatient clinics are provided in a number of locations across the trust including joint clinics with other specialties.
As a matron within the wider Trust team you will provide visible leadership with a focus on maintaining quality, embedding the Trust values and supporting staff wellbeing.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
Depending on experience £57,528 - £64,750 - Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
188-SNM130926
Job locations
CAN Care Group Management
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Last verified against our ingestion on 14 September 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-09-09.