Children's Quality Matron - Leadership & Safety Impact

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Burnley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Modern Quality Matron to provide professional, clinical and quality leadership for Children’s Nursing Services across Pennine. The role focuses on ensuring safe, effective and high‑quality care for children and young people with complex care needs, supported by strong governance and staff development.

The Matron will strengthen patient experience, embed governance, and lead continuous improvements while promoting a

Qualifications

• Experience in senior clinical leadership and governance is desirable.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on patient safety and quality of care.
• Ability to drive service improvements and engage with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, clinical and quality leadership for Children’s Complex Care Team and School Nursing Services across Pennine.
• Promote a culture of safety, continuous learning and governance across the care group.
• Lead on improving patient experience and patient pathways within Children’s Nursing Services.
• Support staff wellbeing and inclusive leadership across teams.

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Modern Quality Matron to provide professional, clinical and quality leadership for Children’s Nursing Services across Pennine. The role focuses on ensuring safe, effective and high‑quality care for children and young people with complex care needs, supported by strong governance and staff development.

The Matron will strengthen patient experience, embed governance, and lead continuous improvements while promoting a