Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Matron for General Paediatrics to lead our paediatric services with excellence.  As a senior nursing leader, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care, ensuring clinical standards, staff development, and operational efficiency.

We are absolutely committed to ensuring that our patients have the best possible experience within our hospitals. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering excellent patient care and who take pride in what they do. We place a high value on treating all patients, customers and colleagues with respect and dignity, and seek people who strive for excellence and innovation in all that they do.

Main duties of the job

• To provide the operational management responsibility for the following areas and to oversee the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers:
  -    Great Western Ward
  -    Paediatric Outpatient Services across St Mary’s and Hammersmith sites
  -   General Paediatrics and Day Surgery
• As a key member of a multi professional team, ensure appropriate referral and discussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care.
• Ensure that patients are assessed, have care plans that are implemented and evaluated in accordance with Trust’s evidence based procedural documents.
• To have local open and transparent communication channels that support the ward team to do the right thing for people we care for, to be bold when they have good ideas and to speak up when things go wrong.
• Clinical credible within sphere of work- General Paediatrics
• Have continuous responsibility and providing visible professional leadership and line management for a team of nursing and support staff.
• Ensure staffing is in line with Trust policy.
• Manage budgets and resources efficiently and effectively.

Working for our organisation

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.