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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Matron - Paediatrics

Salary

£66,274 to £73,496 a year pa inclusive

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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 exceptional nurse leader to drive high-quality, safe, and compassionate care across our paediatric services. The role is a fixed-term contract for maternity cover from 18/1/26 to April 2028.

As Matron, you will provide visible clinical leadership, support staff development, and ensure the delivery of outstanding patient and family-centred care. You will play a key role in quality improvement, governance, and operational management within a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Main duties of the job:

  • 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.

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.

Skills

Required

  • Registered Nurse (Child)
  • postgraduate diploma/degree level
  • Management/Leadership certificate
  • Assessing mentoring qualification
  • ability to manage change
  • previous experience of research and audit
  • strong understanding of governance, risk and safeguarding
  • articulate with advanced written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

  • Leadership or Management qualification
  • Evidence in Quality Improvement/Project Management
  • capable of working strategically

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9290-26-1207

Apply on Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust