Deputy Matron

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS trust in London as a Deputy to the Matron in Medical Specialties. This permanent role at Band 8A involves working on a clinical pharmacology ward and supporting complex older people's services. Ideal candidates will have a Registered Nurse qualification, leadership training, and strong communication skills, contributing to exceptional patient care and support within a renowned healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification is essential.
• Teaching and leadership qualifications are required.
• Experience in operational management and basic IT skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical pharmacology ward and oversee complex older peoples service.
• Work closely with the Matron to manage the ward effectively.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

Operational management

Communication skills

Customer care

Teaching

Education

Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register

Honours degree (Level 3/ FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching course

Recognised Leadership course

Job description

Job summary

Working as a deputy to the Matron in Medical specialties focusing on our clinical pharmacology ward and supporting our ward for complex older peoples service.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work as a deputy to the Matron in Medical specialties focusing on our clinical pharmacology ward and supporting our ward for complex older peoples service.

This is a permanent position at Band 8A.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£61,927 to £68,676 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

309-UCLH-6393

Job locations

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

Job description Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Job description Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
• Teaching course
• Recognised Leadership course

Desirable

• Relevant clinical course Honours degree (Level 3/ FHEQ Level 6)

Experience Essential

• Operational management
• Familiarity with basic IT

Desirable

• experience in acute hospital setting
• Manager on-call

Communication Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates understanding of good practice in customer care

Personal and People Development Essential

• Professional Nursing issues

Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
• Teaching course
• Recognised Leadership course

Desirable

• Relevant clinical course Honours degree (Level 3/ FHEQ Level 6)

Experience Essential

• Operational management
• Familiarity with basic IT

Desirable

• experience in acute hospital setting
• Manager on-call

Communication Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates understanding of good practice in customer care

Personal and People Development Essential

• Professional Nursing issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

Employer's website

https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)