An exciting full-time opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Dental Lead Nurse/Registered General Nurse to become the Matron for the Royal London Dental Hospital Network, Oral and Maxillofacial services, Behçets, and Ophthalmology within the Surgery Division at Royal London Hospital. The Dental network comprises the Dental Hospital at the Royal London, Whipps Cross Hospital site, Sir Ludwig Guttman Centre, Barkentine Dental Outreach Centre, and Kenworthy Road Dental Clinic in Hackney.
The post holder will be responsible for leading, developing, and managing the nursing teams to deliver high-quality care experiences for patients. The successful candidate is expected to be highly visible within clinical times as an essential part of the role.
The Matron will be a friendly and supportive presence in the team, ensuring a safe, happy, and positive environment for all staff. The appointed candidate will work in partnership with the senior management team to ensure that services and divisions contribute to the achievement of objectives and that effective governance arrangements are maintained.
The post holder will work closely with divisional and site Matrons, Senior Nurses, Governance Leads, Practice Development Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Service Delivery Managers, and report directly to the Senior Nurse.
The role of the Matron is to provide leadership that supports the team and ensures patient safety. Through clinical leadership, the Matron will support Departmental Sisters/Charge Nurses to promote excellence in dental, nursing, and midwifery care, maintaining and improving standards. All patients should be treated with compassion, dignity, and respect, valuing diversity. The Matron will promote best practice in infection prevention and ensure a clean, safe environment.
A key responsibility of the Matron is to ensure the highest quality patient experience, achieved through high visibility, accessibility, and surveillance. The post holder will work clinically for 20% of their time (one clinical day per week) and may serve as a specialist in their clinical area if required.
The Clinical Directorate is led by the Clinical Director, operations by the General Manager, and the nursing team by the Senior Nurse. The Matron reports directly to the Senior Nurse, who oversees operational management and strategic direction.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The group is on an improvement journey to become an outstanding organization with a world-class clinical reputation, having lifted itself out of special measures and now focusing on continuous service improvement.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care in east London and beyond. We aim for excellent patient safety, high standards of harm-free care, and timely, appropriate care. We also strive to be an outstanding place to work, guided by our WeCare values and behaviors, promoting an inclusive environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging.
The full job description outlines the key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification details the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attached documents for more information.
Please note: When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High Cost Area Supplement) is not included for non-medical roles, ensuring fairness and consistency across sites, some of which fall under inner HCAS and others under outer HCAS.
This advert closes on Wednesday, 4 June 2025.
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