Lead Matron, Integrated Children's Community Nursing

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced Matron to lead the Integrated Children’s Community Nursing Team (ICCNT). The role focuses on delivering high-quality, child-centred care across community and hospital settings, with strong clinical leadership and governance to support safe, coordinated services for children and their families.

You will work with the Deputy Director of Nursing & AHPs to develop pathways bringing care closer to home in line with the Trust’s 2030

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and accountability for the Integrated Children's Community Nursing Team (ICCNT).
• Lead development of Integrated Community pathways to promote hospital avoidance, admission and early discharge.
• Ensure governance systems and processes meet best practice.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Director of Nursing & AHPs to develop new pathways delivering care closer to home in line with the Trust's 2030 Vision.
• Promote continuous quality improvement to ensure high-quality patient care for children, young people and families.
• Support workforce development and planning to meet professional standards and national guidance.
• Engage with innovation and external stakeholders to progress the virtual ward and linked workstreams.

Job description

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced Matron to lead the Integrated Children’s Community Nursing Team (ICCNT). The role focuses on delivering high-quality, child-centred care across community and hospital settings, with strong clinical leadership and governance to support safe, coordinated services for children and their families.

You will work with the Deputy Director of Nursing & AHPs to develop pathways bringing care closer to home in line with the Trust’s 2030