Matron for Children and Young People

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children’s registered nurse to join our team as a Matron for Children and Young People.Renowned for our excellence in Paediatric care, the Chelsea & Westminster Children and Young People Directorate forms part of the North West London Paediatric Network and has consistently grown over the past few years. We are equipped with the latest technology providing advanced care for our children and Young People requiring both medical and surgical care.You will lead and be responsible for the delivery of high quality care and the patient experience in your area through proactive clinical and professional leadership to nursing staff at all levels within your clinical area of responsibility. You will need to ensure the delivery of high quality, evidence based, compassionate nursing care, and that the nursing resource is managed efficiently and effectively.The post holder will contribute to the ongoing implementation of the WLCH and Trusts nursing and corporate objectives, developing the service and nursing 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.You will work with the Lead Nurse, and the Senior Management Team in developing and implementing a divisional strategy to achieve the Trusts objectives and ensure that effective governance arrangements are implemented and maintained.Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Senal SoyerJob title: Lead Nurse West London Children HealthcareEmail address: senal.soyer1@nhs.netTelephone number: 07780004056Seniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionOtherIndustries: Hospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Matron for Children and Young People” roles.We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr