Matron - Paediatrics

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 FTC for maternity cover- 18/1/26- 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.

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£66,274 to £73,496 a year

pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WLCH-45

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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.

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

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

Person Specification

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

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.

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