title: The role of the modern matron in a urology department.
abstract: The introduction of modern matrons--strong clinical leaders--is part of Government policy for the health service. In October 2001 the post of urology matron was set up in one London trust. This paper discusses her experience of the job, examines the key objectives for the matron role and describes the challenges faced.
authors.affiliation: St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, Tooting, London.
authors.forename: Katie
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Cooper
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory; D006113:United Kingdom; D014573:Urology Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D000078329:Workforce