Band 8a Matron for Medical Specialties | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,631 - £68,623 per annum inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Barnet, EN5 3DJ |
| Company: | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7738329/391-RFL-7738329 |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a visible, compassionate and proactive leader who is committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
In this role, you will provide strong clinical, managerial and professional leadership to nursing teams, ensuring safe, effective and high‑standard care across a range of specialist services. You will support the delivery of the Nursing and Midwifery Strategy, lead on quality and clinical performance indicators, and ensure that patient experience remains central to all areas of service delivery.
The post holder will also support service development, champion good governance, and line manage nursing staff, promoting a positive, inclusive and high‑performing culture.
To maintain clinical credibility and support frontline teams, you will spend at least 20% of your time in direct clinical practice.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic senior nurse looking to drive improvements, lead change, and support the continued development of medical specialties.
Please see the Job Description and Personal Specification for more information, which is attached to advert.
Please note that you'll be required to support the Matron on call weekend rota.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the Job Description and requirements for the role can be found within the Person Specification.
Please note that you'll be required to support the Matron on call weekend rota.
This advert closes on Monday 2 Feb 2026