Matron (Inpatient Unit)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Chwefror 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £52,480.56 i £59,069.47 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £52480.56 - £59069.47 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Harrow, HA3 0YG |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | B0473-26-0004 |
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The post holder has overall responsibility for delivering high-quality, safe, compassionate inpatient services through effective, inspirational leadership and a strong commitment to excellent patient and family care. The role provides expert clinical advice for patients referred to inpatient services and their families, and supports the Director of Clinical Services (DoCS) and Medical Director in shaping and delivering the long-term inpatient strategy. The post holder has direct line management of IPU staff, the Ward Clerk, aligned volunteers, and student nurses, and works closely with medical staff, wellbeing services, infection control, education teams, housekeeping, community palliative care teams, and acute hospital services. JOB SUMMARY The Matron is responsible for coordinating and managing a safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led 24/7 Inpatient Unit (IPU). This includes day-to-day operational management, clinical leadership of nursing, administrative, housekeeping, and volunteer staff, and accountability for holistic, patient-centred palliative and end-of-life care. The role ensures services are evidence-based, compliant with health and safety, infection prevention, risk management, and regulatory requirements, and delivered within a culture of openness and continuous improvement. The post holder works collaboratively with senior clinical leaders to develop integrated services, shape future vision, and contribute to wider hospice strategy. The role includes deputising for the DoCS, cross-covering senior colleagues, and participation in the clinical on-call rota. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESClinical Leadership (50%) Lead and sustain a safe, effective, responsive, caring, and well-led IPU. Act as a clinical role model, providing expert advice and hands-on leadership. Ensure dignity, safety, confidentiality, and holistic care for all patients and families. Embed compliance with regulatory standards, hospice policies, and evidence-based practice, including high-quality documentation and risk assessment. Ensure continuity of care through effective coordination of ward rounds, handovers, and MDT meetings. Manage IPU bed usage, length of stay, admissions, advance care planning, and timely discharge planning. Promote safeguarding, mental capacity, and best-interest decision-making. Maintain awareness of professional developments and support service innovation. Foster multidisciplinary collaboration, reflective practice, learning from incidents, and open discussion of clinical standards. Liaise with external agencies to improve patient outcomes. Managerial Responsibilities (35%) Provide effective day-to-day leadership and performance management of IPU staff, volunteers, and administrative teams in line with HR policies. Conduct regular 1:1s, appraisals, supervision, and support staff wellbeing, leave, and development. Support recruitment, selection, induction, and probation of IPU staff. Ensure effective staffing rotas, safe staffing levels, and appropriate use of bank and agency staff. Oversee operational support services including pharmacy, equipment, transport, admissions, transfers, and discharges. Maintain safe management of medicines and clinical equipment. Ensure ongoing compliance with Care Quality Commission and other regulatory standards. Contribute to service planning, operational development, budget management, and strategic negotiations. Participate in and help manage the 24/7 clinical manager on-call rota. Governance and Quality Assurance (10%) Contribute to development and review of clinical policies, guidelines, and protocols. Lead and support audit, quality improvement, and service evaluation within IPU. Promote user feedback, patient engagement, outcome measurement, and dashboard reporting. Maintain an open reporting culture for incidents, risks, and complaints, ensuring investigation, learning, and improvement. Support and mentor staff to lead quality improvement initiatives. Learning and Development (5%) Ensure high-quality student placements and learning environments within IPU. Support induction, mentorship, training, and competency development for staff and volunteers. Contribute to hospice-wide education strategy, teaching programs, and workforce development. Maintain own professional development through appraisal and supervision. Foster a culture that supports continuous learning and development.