Paediatric Matron: Lead Children's Services (12-Month Contract)

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 8a Paediatric Matron to provide visible clinical and operational leadership across the paediatric footprint, including Starfish Ward, Safari Day Unit and related departments in Watford and Hemel Hempstead.

The role focuses on leading quality improvement, workforce development, clinical governance, patient experience and service development, shaping future models of care for babies, children and young people.

Qualifications

• Experienced paediatric nurse with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong track record in quality improvement and governance.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical and operational leadership across paediatric services.
• Lead and support quality improvement initiatives and service development.
• Oversee workforce development, clinical governance and patient experience.
• Collaborate with senior teams to improve pathways and outcomes for children.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Staff development

Paediatrics

Job description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Band 8a Paediatric Matron to provide visible clinical and operational leadership across the paediatric footprint, including Starfish Ward, Safari Day Unit and related departments in Watford and Hemel Hempstead.

The role focuses on leading quality improvement, workforce development, clinical governance, patient experience and service development, shaping future models of care for babies, children and young people.