Matron
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £55,690 to £62,682 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | IP3 8NS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | East Anglia's Children's Hospices |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) ensures the best possible quality of life and makes every moment count for children and families across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. Our family-centred approach includes specialist nursing care, symptom management nursing, short breaks, wellbeing activities, therapies, care at end of life, bereavement support, counselling and volunteer services in the family home; all meeting the individual needs of the child, young person and whole family.
In 2020, all three of our hospices; The Nook (Norfolk), The Treehouse (Ipswich) and Milton (Cambridge) were rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission.
Our people are central to our success. We have a talented workforce of staff and volunteers in Care, Fundraising, Retail, Facilities, IT, Finance, Marketing & Communications and Human Resources.
We’re over 440 employees strong, with a team of more than 2,000 volunteers across the organisation including over 50 shops and a Retail Distribution Centre.
Matron - The Treehouse Hospice, IP3 8NS
*A Full UK Driving License and access to own vehicle is essential for this role*
Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week with willingness work on a rota basis including evenings and weekends.
Our service is provided in a 24/7, 365 day environment; shifts include weekend & Bank Holidays
Permanent Contract
£55,690 - £62,682 FTE per annum, dependent on experience
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) is looking for an experienced and compassionate Matron to provide expert clinical leadership in paediatric palliative and end-of-life care for babies, children, and young people (0–18) with life-limiting conditions at The Treehouse hospice.
As a key member of our Care Directorate, collaborating with the hospice and multidisciplinary teams, you will lead the clinical care provision, ensuring the highest standards of care and regulatory compliance. This is a pivotal role, combining advanced clinical practice with strategic leadership, service development, and education.
Comprehensive range of benefits:
• Pool car provided when working in the community
• Free onsite parking & subsidised meals at our hospices
• Employee health cash plan & wellbeing support schemes
• NHS pension - continuation if already contributing
• Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• AVIVA pension package – up to 7% Employer Contribution including Life Assurance
• Free eye tests & cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing support & Employee Assistance Programme
Are you:
• Current UK NMC Registered Nurse specialising in Children's Nursing
• Experience in paediatric palliative care and clinical leadership.
• Experience of significant post-registration experience in paediatric services, working at Band 7 or above
• Experience of managing staff and resources on a day to day basis, including management supervision, mentoring and appraisal
• Strong communication, decision-making and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, including participation in the on-call rota when required.
The role:
• Support and oversee the delivery of advanced clinical assessment, complex symptom management, and evidence-based prescribing.
• Provide visible leadership and act as an expert adviser across hospice, community, and hospital settings.
• Drive quality improvement, clinical governance and CQC readiness.
• Support and mentor nursing teams, fostering professional development and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and regional networks to enhance care pathways.
Please visit our website www.each.org.uk to view the full job description and person specification and to apply.
Closing Date: 1 February 2026
Interview Date: w/c 9 February 2026
Interested in Learning More Before You Apply?
At EACH, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone and actively encourage applicants to ask questions, request reasonable adjustments or have an informal discussion before submitting an application.
If you’d like to find out more or make a request, please contact the Recruitment Team by email hrinbox@each.org.uk or phone 07442 465971.
Diversity Statement:
At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.
Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process.
Please note:
EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.
EACH has a legal responsibility to ensure that its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to verification that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.
In 2020, all three of our hospices; The Nook (Norfolk), The Treehouse (Ipswich) and Milton (Cambridge) were rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission.
Our people are central to our success. We have a talented workforce of staff and volunteers in Care, Fundraising, Retail, Facilities, IT, Finance, Marketing & Communications and Human Resources.
We’re over 440 employees strong, with a team of more than 2,000 volunteers across the organisation including over 50 shops and a Retail Distribution Centre.
Matron - The Treehouse Hospice, IP3 8NS
*A Full UK Driving License and access to own vehicle is essential for this role*
Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week with willingness work on a rota basis including evenings and weekends.
Our service is provided in a 24/7, 365 day environment; shifts include weekend & Bank Holidays
Permanent Contract
£55,690 - £62,682 FTE per annum, dependent on experience
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) is looking for an experienced and compassionate Matron to provide expert clinical leadership in paediatric palliative and end-of-life care for babies, children, and young people (0–18) with life-limiting conditions at The Treehouse hospice.
As a key member of our Care Directorate, collaborating with the hospice and multidisciplinary teams, you will lead the clinical care provision, ensuring the highest standards of care and regulatory compliance. This is a pivotal role, combining advanced clinical practice with strategic leadership, service development, and education.
Comprehensive range of benefits:
• Pool car provided when working in the community
• Free onsite parking & subsidised meals at our hospices
• Employee health cash plan & wellbeing support schemes
• NHS pension - continuation if already contributing
• Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• AVIVA pension package – up to 7% Employer Contribution including Life Assurance
• Free eye tests & cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing support & Employee Assistance Programme
Are you:
• Current UK NMC Registered Nurse specialising in Children's Nursing
• Experience in paediatric palliative care and clinical leadership.
• Experience of significant post-registration experience in paediatric services, working at Band 7 or above
• Experience of managing staff and resources on a day to day basis, including management supervision, mentoring and appraisal
• Strong communication, decision-making and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, including participation in the on-call rota when required.
The role:
• Support and oversee the delivery of advanced clinical assessment, complex symptom management, and evidence-based prescribing.
• Provide visible leadership and act as an expert adviser across hospice, community, and hospital settings.
• Drive quality improvement, clinical governance and CQC readiness.
• Support and mentor nursing teams, fostering professional development and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and regional networks to enhance care pathways.
Please visit our website www.each.org.uk to view the full job description and person specification and to apply.
Closing Date: 1 February 2026
Interview Date: w/c 9 February 2026
Interested in Learning More Before You Apply?
At EACH, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone and actively encourage applicants to ask questions, request reasonable adjustments or have an informal discussion before submitting an application.
If you’d like to find out more or make a request, please contact the Recruitment Team by email hrinbox@each.org.uk or phone 07442 465971.
Diversity Statement:
At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.
Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process.
Please note:
EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.
EACH has a legal responsibility to ensure that its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to verification that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.
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