Clinical Matron
The closing date is 24 June 2026.
Overview
St Georges, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St Georges Hospital – one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Marys Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Responsibilities
* Accountable for quality, staff, finance and performance within their clinical areas.
* Ensure patients receive high quality, evidence‑based compassionate care.
* Support and develop staff to deliver high standards of care and to value and respect each other in line with Trust values.
* Provide enhanced clinical expertise both within their own clinical environment and across the organisation as needed.
* Develop and implement service and quality improvements in their areas.
* Partner with clinical lead consultants to provide day‑to‑day professional leadership for the multidisciplinary clinical team.
Qualifications
* Evidence of continuous professional practice and education, clearly recorded in a current professional profile.
* Educated to master’s degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and expertise gained through any combination of alternative study and/or work experience.
* Up‑to‑date clinical professional registration.
* Evidence of leadership or management experience.
Experience
* Substantial experience post‑registration.
* Ability to work autonomously, demonstrating a high level of professional and personal credibility.
* Ability to provide inspirational leadership for the clinical team in keeping with Trust values.
* Advanced communication skills, including ability to present complex information orally and in writing and to liaise and negotiate effectively at all levels, and to manage any barriers to communication, including patient and relative complaints and delivering bad news.
* Experience in developing and implementing policies and in the development of Trust policies.
* Experience of project management.
Skills
* Passionate about the provision of excellent patient care and ensuring the delivery of care by all staff meets the highest standard and the needs and expectations of patients and relatives.
* Ability to lead and work in partnership with a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to monitor patient and carer satisfaction and evaluate outcomes, as well as implement strategies for patient engagement.
* Ability to produce and manage reports as required.
Personal Attributes
* Passion and commitment to delivering high standards of care, ensuring delivery of the 6Cs at all times.
* Ability to make informed and measured decisions in all circumstances.
* Commitment to continuing professional and personal development.
* Ability to be flexible in terms of work pattern and geographical location to respond to the needs of the service at all times.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
£63,665 to £70,887 a year Inclusive of HCAS
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