Matron for Quality, Safety & Governance

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is seeking a Matron for Quality, Safety & Governance to lead initiatives in clinical quality and safety at King's College Hospital. The role requires an experienced registered nurse or operating department practitioner to coordinate governance processes and ensure care meets high standards. The successful candidate will have demonstrable leadership skills, a commitment to patient safety, and experience in policy development and change management. Competitive salary offered, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner required with extensive clinical experience.
• Proven experience in managing change within a clinical environment is essential.
• Must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate quality governance and safety improvements.
• Monitor internal compliance and oversee service improvement projects.
• Support and lead investigations into incidents and complaints.

Skills

Clinical risk management

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Policy development

Change management

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (level 1)

UK recognized Degree in Nursing / Operating Department Practice

Commitment to achieve master's level

Job description

Go back King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Matron for Quality, Safety & Governance

The closing date is 04 January 2026

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered nurse or operating department practitioner to join our senior leadership team as Matron for Quality, Safety & Governance within Theatres, DSU and POA at King's College Hospital.

You will play a pivotal role in leading, coordinating and advising on all aspects of clinical quality, safety, risk management and governance processes, ensuring our services consistently meet local and national standards and deliver the highest quality of care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and visible leader who is passionate about patient safety, quality improvement, and embedding a culture of learning and excellence within perioperative services.

Please note: Previous applicants do not need to apply

Main duties of the job

• Lead, coordinate and advise on governance, risk management and safety improvement across Theatres, DSU & POA.
• Monitor internal compliance and oversee governance and service improvement projects.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and deliver service development initiatives.
• Develop project plans, compliance trackers and audit tools to ensure robust monitoring and reporting.
• Support and lead investigations into incidents, complaints and potential litigation cases.
• Facilitate learning from incidents and patient feedback, embedding this into clinical practice.
• Contribute to NHS Resolution, CQC and internal assurance requirements.
• Participate in "Back to the Floor" clinical activity for up to 25% of your role.
• Promote and support staff education, mentorship, and professional development.
• Represent the care group at Trust-wide governance and Modern Matron forums.

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Job responsibilities

• To work alongside and support R&G Lead and the T&A Management team.
• To provide Clinical/Nursing support when investigating accidents and incidents and identify and implement corrective action where necessary, in conjunction with the R&G Lead, Head of Nursing and Clinical Director.
• Meet with Clinical/Nursing Leads to take detailed briefs and clarify specific requirements of each policy/project/innovation change.
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clinical and nursing teams for education/training roll out.
• Develop spreadsheets, trackers, and process maps for compliance monitoring (Mandatory/statutory/CQC compliance).
• In conjunction with senior management team support and implement successful cost reduction and/or efficiency proposals generated through safety or compliance initiatives.
• Present cost analysis proposals and evidence to support them where new quality initiatives realise cost pressures.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments and changes within Theatres, DSU & POA. health service as well as evolving best practice within the T&A Care group.
• In conjunction with R&G Lead / HoN develop detailed project plans and track project performance and reports against objectives.
• Create, maintain and prepare reports for organisational, senior management meetings and external regulatory bodies as appropriate.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• NMC Registered Nurse (level 1) or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner
• UK recognised Degree in Nursing / Operating Department Practice (or equivalent)
• Commitment to achieve master's level
• Theatre course or equivalent
• Post-registration teaching/mentorship/SSSA qualification with significant mentorship/SSSA experience

Knowledge and Experience

• Current extensive clinical experience at senior level
• Demonstrable experience of managing change within a clinical environment.
• Demonstrates awareness of priorities, deals with workload, adapts to changing requirements, and uses initiative
• Current extensive experience of clinical nursing
• Experience of developing nursing staff.
• Experience of developing policies and procedures.
• Demonstrable commitment to and expertise in nursing relevant to the field
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Evidence of managerial skills
• Evidence of Senior Leadership
• Able to work sensibly and collaboratively across organisational and professional boundaries, recognising changes in circumstances and to incorporate them into practice.

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.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£64,156 to £71,148 a yearper annum including high cost area