Matron - Paediatrics
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
London, W2 1NYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£66,274 to £73,496
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
8 days leftJob description
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Paediatric Matron (Band 8a) to join our dedicated leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an exc...
- Lead nursing and operational performance within their areas.
- Deliver excellent patient and family experience.
- Promote evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
- Ensure safe staffing and workforce development.
- Lead governance, quality and patient safety initiatives.
- Support delivery of WLCH strategic objectives.
- Foster a culture of inclusion, learning and accountability.
- The Matron will work collaboratively with senior nursing, medical and operational colleagues to deliver outstanding care and transformational improvement.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child)
- Educated to postgraduate diploma/degree level or equivalent experience
- Management/Leadership certificate or equivalent experience.
- Assessing mentoring qualification
Desirable: - Leadership or Management qualification (or working towards this qualification)
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 7 within Paediatric services
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills.
- Experience in managing complaints/incidents and quality assurance
Desirable: - Evidence in Quality Improvement/Project Management
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to manage change, both personally & as a facilitator
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Strong understanding of governance, risk and safeguarding
- Articulate with advanced written and verbal communication skills
Desirable: - Capable of working strategically (business planning, service improvements, workforce planning
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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