Matron (Inpatient Unit)

St Lukes Hospice; Brent (FL); On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospice care is seeking a Matron to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional palliative care. This role focuses on ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate care for patients and their families, promoting a culture of safety and transparency. The Matron will work collaboratively across departments, engage with the community, and shape the hospice's long-term vision. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for making a difference in end-of-life care, this opportunity offers a chance to impact lives positively while enjoying a supportive work environment with generous benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

NHS pension continuation

24hr employee assistance programme

Free onsite parking

Subsidised lunches

NHS Blue Light Card access

Qualifications

• Proven experience in clinical leadership and management in a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of palliative care principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities ensuring high standards of care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Palliative Care

Patient-Centered Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Nursing Qualification

Management Experience

Job description

Salary: £52,480.56 – £59,069.47 (depending on experience) plus London Allowance

Location: HA3 0YG (base)

Closing Date: Reviewing on an ongoing basis

St Luke’s Hospice – Caring for Harrow and Brent. St Luke’s Hospice cares for people approaching the end of their life in Harrow and Brent. We aim to give the people we care for the best possible quality of life, every day. Supporting local people and their families is at the heart of what we do – focusing on what matters the most to them is at the center of our care.

The care we give is free of charge, available to all, and respects the cultures, religions, and beliefs in our richly diverse community. Our care is given with compassion and dignity and involves not just looking after the patient but also includes supporting the people closest to them.

Funding is raised from the amazing generosity of the organisations and people who make our care possible. Our local community is a vital partner in our care, kindly supporting us through their donations and fundraising alongside the dedication of over 800 incredible volunteers who freely give us their time to support the best possible end-of-life care for local people.

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families, apply today and be part of a dedicated and skilled team at St. Luke’s Hospice.

Role Overview

This role ensures our service is safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led by overseeing day-to-day activities and fostering a high standard of palliative and end-of-life care for patients and their families.

As Matron, you will:

1. Provide hands-on clinical leadership and direct management support to a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, healthcare assistants, ward clerks, and volunteers.
2. Deliver patient-centered care that meets individual needs through a holistic, evidence-based approach, ensuring high-quality service and a culture of safety and transparency.
3. Collaborate closely with the Director of Clinical Services, medical staff, lead nurses, and other senior team members to enhance care, drive strategic initiatives, and continuously improve patient outcomes.
4. Shape our long-term vision for the hospice, engaging with patients, families, and local health and social care stakeholders to strengthen the hospice’s role in the community.
5. Act as a key contributor to the hospice’s wider strategic goals.

This position involves working collaboratively across departments to promote a seamless patient experience and participating in the clinical on-call rota. The post holder will also deputize for the Director of Clinical Services in specific clinical areas and during their absence.

If you’re a compassionate, strategic leader with a passion for palliative care, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful difference in our team and community.

Benefits of joining our Hospice Team

• 26 days annual leave (increasing with service capping at 31 days) plus bank holidays
• The ability to continue your NHS pension
• Access to our 24hr employee assistance programme
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised lunches
• Access to the NHS Blue Light Card

If you are interested in joining the Hospice, you can click on the apply button below to fill out an application form or if you would like to speak to the Director of Clinical Services, Claire Porter, about this opportunity, please call on 020 8382 8000.

Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process.

St Luke’s Hospice are equal opportunity employers and particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.

Please note: We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK. We will not be able to obtain a work permit on your behalf.