Matron for Paediatrics | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust


Company:	IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Salary:	£66,274 - £73,496 pa inclusive
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, W2 1NY
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	13 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Paediatric Matron (Band 8a) to join our dedicated leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional nurse leader to drive high-quality, safe, and compassionate care across our paediatric services. The role is a FTC for maternity cover- 18/1/26- April 2028.

As Matron, you will provide visible clinical leadership, support staff development, and ensure the delivery of outstanding patient and family-centred care. You will play a key role in quality improvement, governance, and operational management within a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

• Lead nursing and operational performance within their areas.

• Deliver excellent patient and family experience.

• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

• Ensure safe staffing and workforce development.

• Lead governance, quality and patient safety initiatives.

• Support delivery of WLCH strategic objectives.

• Foster a culture of inclusion, learning and accountability.

• The Matron will work collaboratively with senior nursing, medical and operational colleagues to deliver outstanding care and transformational improvement.

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

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.

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.

Environmental sustainability

Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environmentwww.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Oct 2026

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