Working Pattern: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with some hybrid working and a requirement to work some evenings and weekends.
EACH Care Salary Band: 8a
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) is looking for an experienced and compassionate Matron to provide expert clinical leadership in paediatric palliative and end-of-life care for babies, children, and young people (0–18) with life-limiting conditions at The Treehouse hospice.
As a key member of our Care Directorate, collaborating with the hospice and multidisciplinary teams, you will lead the clinical care provision, ensuring the highest standards of care and regulatory compliance. This is a pivotal role, combining advanced clinical practice with strategic leadership, service development, and education.
What we are looking for:
* Current UK NMC Registered Nurse specialising in Children's Nursing
* Experience in paediatric palliative care and clinical leadership.
* Experience of significant post-registration experience in paediatric services, working at Band 7 or above
* Experience of managing staff and resources on a day to day basis, including management supervision, mentoring and appraisal
* Strong communication, decision-making and mentoring skills.
* Ability to work flexibly, including participation in the on-call rota when required.
The role:
* Support and oversee the delivery of advanced clinical assessment, complex symptom management, and evidence-based prescribing.
* Provide visible leadership and act as an expert adviser across hospice, community, and hospital settings.
* Drive quality improvement, clinical governance and CQC readiness.
* Support and mentor nursing teams, fostering professional development and wellbeing.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and regional networks to enhance care pathways.
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Interviews: w/c 9 February 2026
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If you’d like to find out more or make a request, please contact the Recruitment Team by email or phone 07442 465971.