Ward Matron- Hyper Acute Stroke Unit | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking an experienced Ward Matron to lead the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit nursing team. In this pivotal role, the successful candidate will ensure high-quality patient care and oversee nursing staff while driving service improvements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership in nursing, collaborative practices, and a track record of enhancing patient experiences. Join a vibrant team committed to professional development, with benefits including flexible working and wellness programs.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Options for onsite leisure facilities membership

Qualifications

• Strong track record in hyper Acute Stroke unit nursing leadership.
• Calm under pressure with data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Expertise in driving service improvements and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit team to ensure high-quality care.
• Maintain accountability for practice and oversee team development.
• Contribute to quality and service improvement plans.

Skills

Leadership in hyper Acute Stroke unit nursing

Managing large nursing teams

Collaborative care practices

Evidence-based care implementation

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and innovative leader to join our team as Ward Matron. The successful candidate will take accountability for leading the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) nursing team, Stroke Clinical nursing specialists , and the thrombolysis nurse service based in A&E. This pivotal role focuses on delivering exceptional quality care, outstanding patient experience and involvement, and operational excellence throughout the stroke pathway. If you are passionate about driving improvement and inspiring others, we want to hear from you. Informal discussions with the hiring manager before applying are encouraged.

About you

You’re an accomplished senior nurse with a strong track record in hyper Acute Stroke unit nursing leadership. You bring credibility in managing large nursing teams, local and regional stroke pathways, implementing and evaluating evidence based care, and driving service improvements.

You’re calm under pressure, collaborative across disciplines, and confident using data to guide decisions and drive outcomes. More than anything you are a kind, expert, collaborative and an aspirational leader.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit team to deliver high-quality, safe and compassionate care.
• The ward matron will also provide assurance to the Trust that programmes of care for patients on their ward/unit meets agreed standards.
• Use specialist knowledge and competence to effectively lead their team and produce positive patient outcomes and experiences; providing assurance to the directorate through regular reviews of performance data and improvement programmes.
• Maintain accountability for their practice and ensure their team is also accountable for their practice and professional development.
• Oversee the stroke patient pathway at Imperial ensuring seamless flow from arrival in the Emergency department, transfer through imaging/interventional radiology and admission to Hyper Acute Stroke Unit including the ITU and then repatriation to local stroke units.
• Support the Lead Nurse to ensure that safe staffing levels/skill mix is maintained and put in place measures to ensure this both in and out of hours.
• Contribute to quality and service improvement plans, including participation in ward accreditation and Pathway to Excellence activities.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Why join us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Benefits

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025.