Matron, Paediatrics (FIXED TERM 12 months)
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £57,888.00 to £64,880.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £57888.00 - £64880.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 January 2026 |
| Location: | Chertsey, KT16 0PZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9323-26-0000 |
Summary
The postholder will: Support the Divisional Chief Nurse to integrate corporate nursing plans and the nursing agenda in the Division focussing on quality and the patient experience. This will be facilitated by monitoring and delivering consistently high standards of clinical care. Deputise for the HON/DCN in their absence. Provide effective clinical leadership, expertise, advice and support to the clinical teams and ensure best practice and the provision of high-quality care to Children, Young People, their families and carers. Deliver safer staffing daily in designated areas within the post. Be a visible, accessible and professional collaborative leader and presence in clinical areas. Be accountable for the care delivery & management of the CYP Emergency department (ED) in the absence of the Paediatric ED Matron. Lead and promote consistent high practice standards aligning to NMC and Trust Policy. Be responsible and accountable for the Finance and Human Resources issues directly related to the ward /departments Be responsible and accountable for the implementation of Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiatives Promote and participate in the implementation of the ASPH Nursing & Midwifery strategy and Trust Vision Reduce harm, improve mortality rates and help prevent patient re-admissions. As the senior professional assure responsibility for the Quality of care and service delivery for the Departments. Monitor and complete regular checks promoting the requirements of CQC guidelines. Facilitate the induction, education and continuing professional development in conjunction with the unit/department managers of all nursing and support staff by liaising with the Clinical Practice Educator. Contribute to clinical governance, transformational change and improvement programmes leading on designated projects and tasks. Ensuring the establishment of staff is fit for purpose including leading the recruitment and retention of staff. Lead, support, develop and strengthen the role of the unit/department managers ensuring that recommended best practice and standards are adhered to and dashboard compliance is achieved and maintained. Accountable for the quality of care.