Job summary
Job overview
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has an international reputation for high quality patient care, education and research and its partnership with the Institute of Cancer Research means it is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe.
We are looking for a Matron to join our Service development team in Private Care. The role will be based across our Sutton, Chelsea and Cavendish Square sites.
This is a full-time position and is offered as a secondment until December 2026.
Main duties of the job
To create and maintain effective links with clinical, operational, international and research teams to identify Private care service development opportunities.
To lead on the development of business case developments with the Associate Director of Operations.
Support the improvement and development of Private Care Processes and the quality-of-service delivery. ensuring the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery
Working closely with the other Private Care matrons and the Divisional Nurse Director (DND) to ensure nursing influence is included in service development and decision making
To attend senior nurse meetings and act as a representative at Divisional and Trust meetings
Advise the DND - Private Care Services on matters pertaining to the provision of nursing services within private care areas.
Contribute the formulation of local operational policies relating to Private Care Services.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification
Provide leadership for transformation programmes, working and communicating with project stakeholders at all levels including Executive Directors, clinicians, front line staff, patients and carers
Lead programme scoping events and workshops and provide facilitation for project team meetings
Able to present to and generate support from Executive Directors, senior clinical & research teams and colleagues across the Trust
Set programme timescales, managing milestones and overall successful completion of the programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification
Provide leadership for transformation programmes, working and communicating with project stakeholders at all levels including Executive Directors, clinicians, front line staff, patients and carers
Lead programme scoping events and workshops and provide facilitation for project team meetings
Able to present to and generate support from Executive Directors, senior clinical & research teams and colleagues across the Trust
Set programme timescales, managing milestones and overall successful completion of the programme
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- First level Nursing registration
- First level degree in relevant speciality
- Masters degree or equivalent job related experience
- Evidence of continuous personal development
Desirable
- Formal project management qualification or demonstrable experience of delivering projects
- Post registration qualification in cancer nursing
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- The post-holder will also require knowledge of several disciplines: - programme & project management - improvement methodology - financial management - performance management - information systems
- Experience of leading and delivering service innovation, redesign or quality improvement projects in a clinical setting with operational and clinical teams using Quality Improvement methodology
- Experience in a large complex organisation and/or NHS
- Experience of successfully collaborating to deliver change
- Experience of delivering change on time and on budget
- Track record of successful engagement with clinical leaders
Desirable
- Experience of using IHI Improvement Methodology
- Demonstrable experience in a range of cancer care settings
Skills Abilities
Essential
- Able to lead complex quality improvement projects including tracking of plans and actions
- Highly developed leadership, influencing skills and able to manage conflict effectively
- Evidence of effective team working with multiple multi--disciplinary teams and being able to foster good working relationships across multiple teams
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to present complex information simply to Executive Directors, Transformation Board, Divisional Management Boards and other Trust forums
- Political astuteness
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Flexible working style
- Commitment to Trust and NHS values
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- First level Nursing registration
- First level degree in relevant speciality
- Masters degree or equivalent job related experience
- Evidence of continuous personal development
Desirable
- Formal project management qualification or demonstrable experience of delivering projects
- Post registration qualification in cancer nursing
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- The post-holder will also require knowledge of several disciplines: - programme & project management - improvement methodology - financial management - performance management - information systems
- Experience of leading and delivering service innovation, redesign or quality improvement projects in a clinical setting with operational and clinical teams using Quality Improvement methodology
- Experience in a large complex organisation and/or NHS
- Experience of successfully collaborating to deliver change
- Experience of delivering change on time and on budget
- Track record of successful engagement with clinical leaders
Desirable
- Experience of using IHI Improvement Methodology
- Demonstrable experience in a range of cancer care settings
Skills Abilities
Essential
- Able to lead complex quality improvement projects including tracking of plans and actions
- Highly developed leadership, influencing skills and able to manage conflict effectively
- Evidence of effective team working with multiple multi--disciplinary teams and being able to foster good working relationships across multiple teams
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to present complex information simply to Executive Directors, Transformation Board, Divisional Management Boards and other Trust forums
- Political astuteness
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Flexible working style
- Commitment to Trust and NHS values
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
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.
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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
