Job Title: Band 8 - Matron
Salary: £58,096 – £68,110 per annum
Location: South-West London
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated and credible nurse leader to join a senior leadership team as Matron for a specialist Neurology Hospital. This key leadership role is responsible for driving excellence in nursing standards, patient experience, workforce development, and service improvement across two specialist pathways:
* Complex Rehabilitation
* Prolonged Disorders of Consciousness (PDOC)
The Matron will work within a collaborative and values-driven leadership team, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide strong, visible nursing leadership across services.
* Uphold and improve clinical quality, safety, and patient experience.
* Lead and develop nursing teams, supporting learning and professional growth.
* Support and implement service improvement initiatives.
* Drive multidisciplinary collaboration and a culture of continuous development.
About You:
* We are looking for a forward-thinking nurse leader who is ready to take the next step in their career.
* While previous experience as a Matron is not essential, clinical credibility, sound judgment, and the ability to lead across professional groups are required.
Essential:
* Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
* Proven leadership experience within a healthcare setting
* Excellent communication and people management skills
* Strong understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance, and service improvement
Why Join Us?
Our organisation is recognised for excellence in staff wellbeing, inclusion, and safeguarding:
* Gold accreditation in Leaders in Safeguarding
* Mindful Employer
* Race Equality Matters Bronze Trailblazer
* London Living Wage Employer
We maintain strong links with the local community and offer an engaging, supportive working culture.
Staff Benefits:
* Wagestream platform (salary advances, savings, financial coaching)
* Free workplace massages, on-site yoga, and pottery classes
* Free on-site parking
* Cycle2Work scheme & season ticket loans
* Tech purchase scheme with interest-free payments
* Staff networks (Pride, Women’s, Race Equality)
* Blue Light Card & retail discounts
* Career development support (apprenticeships, leadership training, CPD)
Commitment to Equality and Inclusion:
We value diversity and promote equality across all aspects of employment and care delivery. Reasonable adjustments are available during recruitment and employment.
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