Matron

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in London is seeking a motivated Senior Nurse to join their Sight and Sound Directorate. The role involves managing patient care, supporting clinical teams, and ensuring high standards in nursing practice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to improving patient experiences. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing patient care and supporting clinical teams.
• Ability to assess clinical emergencies and safeguarding concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and guidance within clinical areas.
• Handle human resource issues and promote strong leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Governance

Education

UK professional registration

Job description

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Site

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Location

London

Salary

£61,927 - £68,676 per annum inclusive

Closing Date

18/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Nurse to join the Sight and Sound Directorate. This Directorate includes Plastics, Craniofacial, ENT, Outpatients, Ophthalmology, Dental, Maxillofacial, Cleft, Audiology and Cochlear Implant, Urology, and Urodynamics, along with busy non-clinical teams like Main Reception, Central Booking Office, and Digital Records.

As a Matron, you will:

• Manage direct patient care and support Nursing and Clinical teams caring for children and young people with emergency and long-term conditions, in partnership with families and carers.
• Think quickly to manage patients through complex pathways from admission to discharge or transfer.
• Assess clinical emergencies and safeguarding concerns competently.
• Be a visible, approachable role model with high standards of nursing and professional behaviour.
• Teach, support, and ensure ongoing development of nursing and unregistered staff.
• Focus on providing the best experience for children, young people, and families by listening and implementing improvements.
• Lead in adopting new technological advances in nursing and paediatric research.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide effective leadership, guidance, support, and coaching to promote strong leadership within clinical areas.
2. Handle human resource issues, including performance management, recruitment, sickness management, investigations, and staff utilisation, requiring excellent communication, analysis, and judgement skills.
3. Build successful relationships with healthcare professionals and non-clinical staff to enhance patient experience.
4. Collaborate with the Patient Experience & Engagement team to embed involvement and ensure a positive experience for children and families.
5. Deliver high-quality operational and line management, modelling excellent communication and team-building skills.
6. Implement and oversee standards related to quality, safety, and clinical governance across your areas of responsibility.

Working for our organisation

GOSH is committed to fair recruitment based on ability and merit, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. We welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities, long-term health conditions, and LGBT+ community members.

We are accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Our staff networks promote a positive, inclusive work culture.

Additional information

The full job description and person specification are available as attachments. Candidates must have appropriate UK professional registration and meet the criteria outlined.

Note: Recruitment for admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 involves a two-stage process including an online literacy, numeracy, ICT, and typing test.

We advise early application as the closing date may be subject to change based on application volume.