King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Matron for Adult Medicine

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Job summary

This presents an exciting opportunity for a suitable candidate to join our adult medicine teams, where the main focus will be on providing acute assessment, care, and treatment to older adults. As a substantive Matron, you will play a crucial role in supporting our existing adult and general workforce and senior nursing team. Our collective aim is to enhance both the patient experience and patient outcomes at PRUH.

We are actively seeking individuals who possess a genuine passion for caring for older adults and general medicine . Excellent communication skills and a keen attention to detail are essential qualities as you will contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality, and efficient services. If you are a dynamic, flexible, and self-motivated professional who is dedicated to delivering excellent patient care within Medicine, while also contributing to the development of a future-ready workforce, then this is the perfect position for you.

To gain further insights and explore this opportunity, we highly recommend engaging in an informal discussion with the Head of Nursing/Lead Nurse. This will provide an opportunity to learn more about the role, responsibilities, and the supportive environment we offer.

We look forward to receiving your application and the potential of having you as a valuable member of our team.

Main duties of the job

As a Matron, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Heads of Nursing and the Care Group to achieve their objectives, particularly their aspiration to excel in adult and general nursing care. Your primary responsibilities will include providing professional leadership to a designated team and setting an example of exceptional nursing practice. You will serve as a clinical expert and promote a culture of professional growth and continuous quality improvement.

Your main focus will be delivering high-quality, effective patient care with a specific emphasis on enhancing outcomes and the overall experience for older individuals, their families, and caregivers. Additionally, you will actively contribute to the professional development of your nursing teams, ensuring their competence in practice. You will also take responsibility for maintaining a safe patient environment, addressing infection control concerns, and collaborating closely with colleagues both within our facility and in primary care settings.

By embracing this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the delivery of care and contribute to the improvement of patient outcomes. Your dedication to fostering a culture of continuous learning and your commitment to maintaining exceptional standards will be essential in achieving these goals

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Date posted

10 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£59,490 to £66,239 a year Per annum, including high cost area

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

213-PRUH-6969420

Job locations

Princess Royal University Hospital & South Sites

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR6 8ND

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assuming professional leadership for a specific team and setting an exemplary standard of nursing practice.
Acting as a clinical expert within your area of expertise and promoting a culture of continuous professional development and quality enhancement.
Leading the provision of high-quality, safe, and effective care with a focus on improving outcomes through PSIRF framework and ensuring positive experiences for patients, families, and caregivers.
Taking charge of the professional growth of your team, ensuring a high level of expertise, technical proficiency, and competence in general and acute medicine.
Collaborating actively as a member of the multi-professional leadership team in general medicine.
Ensuring the quality of the patient environment to enhance the patient's overall experience.
Maintaining a cohesive approach to collaboration across all sites of KCH, acting as a role model and representative for KCH (as delegated), including the broader King's Health Partners (KHP) network.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assuming professional leadership for a specific team and setting an exemplary standard of nursing practice.
Acting as a clinical expert within your area of expertise and promoting a culture of continuous professional development and quality enhancement.
Leading the provision of high-quality, safe, and effective care with a focus on improving outcomes through PSIRF framework and ensuring positive experiences for patients, families, and caregivers.
Taking charge of the professional growth of your team, ensuring a high level of expertise, technical proficiency, and competence in general and acute medicine.
Collaborating actively as a member of the multi-professional leadership team in general medicine.
Ensuring the quality of the patient environment to enhance the patient's overall experience.
Maintaining a cohesive approach to collaboration across all sites of KCH, acting as a role model and representative for KCH (as delegated), including the broader King's Health Partners (KHP) network.

Person Specification

essential/desirable

Essential

oNMC Registration
oDegree in Nursing/equivalent
oEvidence of CPD
oCurrent significant experience as a band 7 managing and leading a team or department
oMentorship, SSSA and experience of developing nursing teams
oExperienced in budgetary management and control

Desirable

oMSc or working towards
ooContinuous quality improvement knowledge and experience and PSIRF framework.

Person Specification

essential/desirable

Essential

oNMC Registration
oDegree in Nursing/equivalent
oEvidence of CPD
oCurrent significant experience as a band 7 managing and leading a team or department
oMentorship, SSSA and experience of developing nursing teams
oExperienced in budgetary management and control

Desirable

oMSc or working towards
ooContinuous quality improvement knowledge and experience and PSIRF framework.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital & South Sites

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR6 8ND

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Princess Royal University Hospital & South Sites

Farnborough Common

Orpington

BR6 8ND

Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)