Responsibilities
* We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Matron to take on a key leadership role within our division, following the retirement of our current Matron.
* As a key member of the nursing leadership team, you will be passionate about providing the best possible patient care across all areas of the division.
* Responsible for ensuring that our patients and our staff are at the centre of everything we do; you will thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment, and be committed to the delivery of high quality, safe care supporting excellent outcomes.
* We are looking for someone with the drive and determination to enable transformational and sustainable improvements in patient care and safety.
* As an experienced senior nurse, you will have knowledge of workforce management and governance. Ideally, you will have a background in the specialty.
* The successful candidate will have access to development opportunities to progress in their role and future aspirations.
* The post holder will provide Clinical Leadership to the clinical teams within the Trauma and Orthopedics and Rheumatology service line.
* They will support the overall day‑to‑day functioning of the inpatient and outpatient clinical areas, ensuring that the highest quality of patient‑centred care is delivered by the appropriately skilled nursing workforce and through effective leadership, setting, monitoring and maintenance of professional standards and collaborative working.
* They will be pivotal in the management of complaints and leading the nursing contribution to Clinical Governance, monitoring clinical and environmental standards and act as a source to continuously improve these.
* The Matron will contribute to the strengthened role of their clinical areas supporting the development of effective clinical leaders at all levels, ensuring that leadership and clinical practice functions are carried out effectively and making best use of available resources.
* They will act as a role model and work within legislation and Trust procedures monitoring and maintaining professional standards.
* The Matron will be visible and accessible in order to provide assistance and advice to the workforce, patients and carers, playing a key proactive role in quality and safety improvement.
Development and staff wellbeing
We look after your growth and personal happiness. From the moment you join us, we are committed to fostering your professional and personal development with a supportive, empowering environment. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing we offer an extensive range of resources, including on‑site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme and a range of other support and activities.
We also recognise the work our teams do through weekly shoutouts and patient feedback, monthly staff awards.
Our Trust values
* Compassionate
* Inclusive
* Collaborative
* Inspiring
This advert closes on Wednesday 13 May 2026.
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