Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
Matron, in ICU, Band 8a
Part-Time: 15 hours pw
Site: West Middlesex University Hospital
An exciting opportunity for a job share (15 hours per week) for the matron role in ICU, the post holder will lead and be responsible for the delivery of high quality care and the patient experience in their area through proactive clinical and professional leadership to nursing staff at all levels within their clinical area of responsibility. The post holder will ensure the delivery of high quality, evidence based, compassionate nursing care, and that the workforce is managed efficiently and effectively.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead and be responsible for the delivery of high quality care and the patient experience in their areas through proactive clinical and professional leadership to nursing/ midwifery staff at all levels within their clinical area of responsibility. The post holder will need to ensure the delivery of high quality, evidence based, compassionate nursing or midwifery care, and that the workforce is managed efficiently and effectively.
The post holder will ensure ward sisters have adequate support to enable them to focus on their core responsibilities.
The post holder will contribute to the ongoing implementation of the Trust’s nursing, midwifery and corporate objectives, developing the service and nursing/ midwifery roles to meet the evolving needs of patients and families.
The individual will undertake the key functions of the Matron Role ensuring the patient experience in wards/ departments is of the highest possible standard at all times with particular emphasis on the provision of dignified and compassionate care which is delivered in a safe and clean environment.
The post holder will work with the Divisional Nurse and the Senior Management Team in developing and implementing a divisional strategy to achieve the Trust’s objectives and ensure that effective governance arrangements are implemented and maintained.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent experience
- Master degree or equivalent experience
- Registered Nurse
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration clinical experience within the specialty
- Operational management experience in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of developing policies and protocols
- Experience in staff recruitment, appraisal and personal development planning
- Experience in managing performance, capability, sickness, grievance, and disciplinary processes
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
- Experience in investigating and responding to incidents and complaints
- Budgetary management experience
Desirable
- Experience of leading service development projects
- Experience in skill-mix review and workforce planning
- Experience in business planning
- Understanding of quality assurance and experience in leading change, innovation and practice development
- Experience of disseminating work through presentation and publication
- Experience in conducting research / implementing findings
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current initiatives and developments related to the specialty
- Knowledge of key performance measures relating to the specialty
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Competent in use of Outlook, Word, Excel and relevant PAS / clinical applications
- Ability to organise, plan and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Understands the implications of equality and diversity in practice
Desirable
- Skills in data analysis
- Skills in service redesign (e.g. QI methodology)
Closing Date: 13 September 2026
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