Band 8 - Matron

Carestaff Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organisation in South-West London seeks a Band 8 Matron for their Neurology Hospital. This leadership role emphasizes excellence in nursing standards, patient care, and workforce development, while also promoting an inclusive and supportive environment for staff. Candidates should be registered nurses with strong leadership qualities, ready to drive service improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Wagestream platform

Free workplace massages

On-site yoga classes

Cycle2Work scheme

Career development support

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within a healthcare setting.
• Sound judgment and ability to lead across professional groups.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible nursing leadership across services.
• Uphold and improve clinical quality and patient experience.
• Drive multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People Management

Clinical Governance

Service Improvement

Education

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Job description

Job Title: Band 8 - Matron

Salary: £58,096 – £68,110 per annum

Location: South-West London

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and credible nurse leader to join a senior leadership team as Matron for a specialist Neurology Hospital. This key leadership role is responsible for driving excellence in nursing standards, patient experience, workforce development, and service improvement across two specialist pathways:

• Complex Rehabilitation
• Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness (PDOC)
  

The Matron will work within a collaborative and values-driven leadership team, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strong, visible nursing leadership across services.
• Uphold and improve clinical quality, safety, and patient experience.
• Lead and develop nursing teams, supporting learning and professional growth.
• Support and implement service improvement initiatives.
• Drive multidisciplinary collaboration and a culture of continuous development.
  
  

About You:

• We are looking for a forward-thinking nurse leader who is ready to take the next step in their career.
• While previous experience as a Matron is not essential, clinical credibility, sound judgment, and the ability to lead across professional groups are required.

Essential:

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Proven leadership experience within a healthcare setting
• Excellent communication and people management skills
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance, and service improvement

Why Join Us?

Our organisation is recognised for excellence in staff wellbeing, inclusion, and safeguarding:

• Gold accreditation in Leaders in Safeguarding
• Mindful Employer
• Race Equality Matters Bronze Trailblazer
• London Living Wage Employer
  

We maintain strong links with the local community and offer an engaging, supportive working culture.

Staff Benefits:

• Wagestream platform (salary advances, savings, financial coaching)
• Free workplace massages, on-site yoga, and pottery classes
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle2Work scheme & season ticket loans
• Tech purchase scheme with interest-free payments
• Staff networks (Pride, Women’s, Race Equality)
• Blue Light Card & retail discounts
• Career development support (apprenticeships, leadership training, CPD)
  
  

Commitment to Equality and Inclusion:

We value diversity and promote equality across all aspects of employment and care delivery. Reasonable adjustments are available during recruitment and employment.