Matron, Paediatrics

An exciting, rare opportunity has arisen for a Matron for Children and Young People to Lead the team of nurses in our Paediatric Unit at St Peters Hospital. We are looking for a compassionate, dynamic, experienced, Paediatric Registered Nurse, who will be committed in promoting and nurturing a culture of Civility in the workplace.

The Matron for Paediatrics will be an integral member of the senior leadership team, responsible for the provision of high-quality care, the day-to-day operational management of the service, implementing the Trust's strategy alongside national, regional, and local drivers for improvement.

With transformational, coaching leadership skills and extensive Paediatric experience, the matron will provide professional, clinical, and managerial leadership across the Paediatric services, and work in collaboration with the MDT and the wider matron team.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. It is a very exciting time to be joining us at ASPH and we would love to hear from you if you would like to join us on our journey in becoming an outstanding paediatric service., To have made an effective contribution to achieving the Trust's vision, strategic objectives and key work programmes.

To provide direct clinical leadership.

To be responsible for clinical operational management and service delivery process e.g. within the clinical areas. This includes managing and monitoring resources within a defined budget and contributing to the corporate agenda.

Within the framework of clinical governance, to lead and promote a quality service using research and evidence-based practice including the setting and monitoring of clinical standards.

To monitor CQC, Nursing and Clinical Audits, Ward Quality

Audits and Ward Accreditation.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.