Matron - Emergency Department
The closing date is 04 July 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new adult Matron position in the Emergency Department at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington. This will increase the number of Band 8a matrons to two in each of our Adult Emergency Departments.
We are committed to building a positive practice environment with shared-decision councils, a focus on staff wellbeing, and a culture of recognition and professional development. We have also embedded a renewed focus on staff wellbeing by building a culture of recognition and professional development into the hospital's ways of working.
As an Emergency Department Matron, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care, implementing new ways of working, and collaborating with the wider MDT to enhance patient outcomes.The post holder should demonstrate clinical expertise in the nursing care of patients, as well as excellent patient assessment skills and have sound management knowledge.
The post holder should also demonstrate the ability to provide strong, consistent leadership and maintain good interpersonal relationships with their colleagues.
The post holder will be professionally accountable for standards of care, patient experience, workforce, and the well-being of staff
Main duties of the job
- To provide professional leadership and clinical role modelling in order to inspire the nursing team in the Emergency Department.
- To provide a clear focus for clinical leadership, providing a highly visible and authoritative presence, in order to facilitate the provision of high quality care, ensuring that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery.
- To support the Lead Nurse / Business Service Manager in the delivery of a high quality patient focused care which contributes to the patient's overall experience.
- To deputise as required for the Lead Nurse or Business Service Manager to develop and embed procedures, guidelines and protocols to support the development of a safe and efficient service.
- To monitor the level of service provided by the support services through regular audit and take remedial action as necessary.
- To supervise the professional development and appraisal of staff through their line management structure.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
25 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£61,927 to £68,676 a year inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-MIC-1685
Job locations
St Mary's Hospital
London
W2 1NY
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
London
W2 1NY
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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