Matron, Medicine Division — Clinical Leadership & Quality

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in Peterborough is seeking an inspirational Matron to provide professional, clinical and operational leadership across the Medicine Division, delivering exceptional patient care, improving patient experience, and upholding the highest standards of quality, safety and compassion in medical wards and outpatient services.

As a senior clinical leader, you will be highly visible and work with the Divisional leadership team, Chief Nurse and Corporate Nursing Team

Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership: Provides expert guidance, supports clinical decision-making, and ensures consistent, evidence-based practice across acute areas.
• Quality & Safety Oversight: Monitors standards of care, leads audits, oversees infection prevention, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Incident & Risk Management: Leads or supports incident investigations, ensures learning is embedded, and monitors emerging risks or themes.
• Patient Experience: Ensures compassionate, high-quality care, responds to concerns, and drives improvements in patient satisfaction
• Service Improvement: Supports quality improvement initiatives, supports accreditation programmes, and drives innovation across acute services.

Job description

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in Peterborough is seeking an inspirational Matron to provide professional, clinical and operational leadership across the Medicine Division, delivering exceptional patient care, improving patient experience, and upholding the highest standards of quality, safety and compassion in medical wards and outpatient services.

As a senior clinical leader, you will be highly visible and work with the Divisional leadership team, Chief Nurse and Corporate Nursing Team