Matron - Networked Medicine | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £55,690 - £62,682 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Poole/Bournemouth, BH15 2JB |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7844558/153-ME05796 |
Summary
We are looking for an exceptional leader who is innovative and committed to making a difference to our services in Networked medicine.
The role of the Matron is fundamental to ensuring that our patients in Networked Medicine and across our organisation receive safe, high quality care and have a positive patient experience which is responsive to the changing needs of our patient groups.
We are seeking a highly motivated senior nurse with a proven track record of strong leadership and to demonstrate how they have led teams through change and transformation. The post holder will be an individual who is able to engage, inspire and develop teams to provide the highest quality of care.
The role will include delivery of operational performance targets including finance, activity, workforce and quality/safety along with supporting our teams objectives and compliance whilst meeting local and national standards to the relevant services.
This role requires an active UK NMC Registration
Base Location: Poole. Please note you will be required to work across sites at Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and occasionally Dorchester
Interview Date: 8th April 2026
The Directorate covers services in Cardiology, Renal, Rheumatology, Stroke, Neurophysiology, Neurology and Neurorehabilitation
This is an exciting opportunity to work across all sites as we progress with the transformational work. Services are currently provided at Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Mar 2026
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