Night Matron, Medicine – Lead Safe, Compassionate Night Care

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Night Matron (Band 8a) to lead nursing services across the Trust during out-of-hours periods. The role focuses on patient safety, care quality and operational effectiveness with a strong leadership presence across Watford General Hospital and other sites.

The successful candidate will be an ambitious, compassionate nursing leader, delivering expert guidance, staff support and strategic leadership to improve patient experience and

Qualifications

• Confident and pioneering leadership qualities
• Ambitious, compassionate and highly motivated nurse
• Experience in senior nursing/leadership roles is desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing services across the Trust during out-of-hours periods
• Support frontline teams to ensure patient safety and high-quality care at night
• Champions safe staffing, patient flow and clinical care improvements across sites

Job description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Night Matron (Band 8a) to lead nursing services across the Trust during out-of-hours periods. The role focuses on patient safety, care quality and operational effectiveness with a strong leadership presence across Watford General Hospital and other sites.

The successful candidate will be an ambitious, compassionate nursing leader, delivering expert guidance, staff support and strategic leadership to improve patient experience and