Band 8a Matron for Emergency Department

St George's University Hospitals; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group is seeking an experienced Matron for Emergency Department on a 12‑month secondment. The role will provide operational management and professional leadership across the ED to sustain high standards of care and service delivery.

You will lead patient flow, oversee environment quality, and drive improvements to enhance patient and staff experience in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to work as Matron for Emergency Department on a 12 month secondment., Responsible for the operational management and professional leadership for all areas of the Emergency Department

To be a highly visible and proactive leader acting as a clinical resource and ensuring the sustained delivery of high standards of nursing care and service delivery

To be responsible for the quality of the patient's environment and lead on facilitating changes which improve the patient's experience

To play a key operational role and maintain a proactive approach to managing patient flow through the service, At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

You must like working in a fast paced every changing environment, being able to think quickly and effectively.

You need to have high standards to enable patients, carers and staff have the a good experience whilst being cared for and working in the environment.

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.