Matron for Children's Acute Areas

5 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Full time
Job Summary

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and dynamic nurse to join our team as a Matron for Children's Acute Areas. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and support our nursing staff in providing high-quality care to children and their families.

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Reviewing and improving the skill mix and deployment of staff within the area of responsibility
  • Ensuring rostering meets service demands and is cost-effective
  • Overseeing recruitment processes and ensuring they are timely and effective
  • Performance managing staff and conducting continuous performance reviews
  • Supporting ward/departmental Nursing Clinical Leads in managing staff absence and reporting trends in sickness absence
  • Empowering and enabling staff to perform their roles effectively
About Us

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is committed to creating a culture of engagement and inclusivity. We believe that our people are our greatest asset and strive to provide a positive and supportive work environment. Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives aim to promote a culture of engagement and inclusivity, and we have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team, and a suite of programmes and events that aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

  • Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
  • Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
  • Improving the experience of staff with disability
  • Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
  • Making equalities mainstream
Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Registered and Practising Nurse qualification
  • First Degree and Masters Degree or working towards
  • Robust evidence of relevant CPD in the last 2 years
  • At least 3 years' previous experience as a Gynaecology Manager/Matron
  • Experience in budget management, business planning, change management, HR management, Child Protection, and track record of achieving change in clinical practice and organisation practice
What We Offer

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career progression. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusivity.

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