Matron for Critical Care Unit | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

The Matron will have a highly visible, accessible, and authoritative presence in the clinical areas to which patients, their families and others can turn to for assistance, advice and support.

Work in partnership with Lead Clinician of Critical Care, Service Manager and Head of Professions and Quality Critical Care to develop and lead the Critical Care Services

Acts as an expert resource to own area when assessing Critical Care patients.

To be an expert Critical Care qualified nurse.

Provides clinical and managerial supervision to senior nursing staff in Critical Care and act as mentor and coach to other nurses across the Trust, as appropriate.

To provide a visible leadership presence in all clinical areas, be highly accessible to staff, helping them develop the skills needed to set and maintain high clinical standards.

In partnership with senior nursing staff, develop and implement specialist departmental nursing policies, ensuring staff are compliant in their use.

Support the Director of Nursing in the development of the Nursing Vision & Strategy.

Deputise for the Divisional Head of Nursing as appropriate.

To attend regular bed meetings, providing data to ensure timely management of patient flow. Respond appropriately in times of crisis and during major incidents.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

This advert closes on Monday 7 Sep 2026