Job Summary
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Virtual Ward Matron (Band 8a) to provide senior clinical and operational leadership across our high-acuity virtual ward services, alongside oversight of the Discharge Lounge at St Mary's Hospital.
This is a pivotal leadership role supporting system transformation, improved patient flow and the delivery of safe, hospital-level care in patients' own homes through digital and remote monitoring models.
You will have continuous responsibility for service quality, workforce leadership, clinical governance and performance across multiple virtual ward pathways. Working closely with divisional leaders and system partners, you'll drive service improvement, manage resources effectively and promote a culture of safety, learning and compassionate care.
You'll bring strong experience in managing teams and complex clinical services, with excellent communication, operational and change-management skills. Experience in Acute Medicine, Virtual Wards or Hospital at Home services is desirable.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for overall operational management of the service, aligned to divisional and Trust strategic objectives and relevant business plans.
Responsible for supporting clinical leads and operational teams to ensure services are delivered within the clinical governance framework.
Ensure nursing practices comply with Trust procedural documents.
To have local open and transparent communication channels that support the ward team to do the right thing for people we care for, to be bold when they have good ideas and to speak up when things go wrong.
Lead the teaching, supervision and continuous assessment of all learners, delegating as appropriate. Provide a quality learning environment for all staff including medical and others.
Ensure all mandatory study days are attended and that accurate records are maintained.
Maintain registration with the NMC and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including system partners and commissioners.
About Us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£64,156 to £71,148 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-MIC-1994
Job locations
St Marys Hospital
London
W2 1NY
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Essential
Education/ qualifications
Registered Nurse (level 1)
Post registration qualification in specialty
Educated to postgraduate diploma/degree level or equivalent experience
Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Management certificate or equivalent experience
Desirable
Graduate Level qualification
Essential
Experience
Significant post-registration experience
Experience working at a senior clinical or leadership level (Band 7 or equivalent)
Experience of managing teams and clinical services
Desirable
Experience in Acute Medicine
Experience within virtual wards, Hospital at Home, or integrated care services
Essential
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
In-depth knowledge of quality improvement, clinical governance standard setting, and audit
Proven ability to lead and manage large multidisciplinary teams
Strong organisational, planning, and operational management skills
Effective negotiation and influencing skills
Excellent team-building and leadership capabilities
Competence in staff appraisal, supervision, and performance management
Ability to lead and manage change effectively
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
Well-developed IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office packages and accurate data entry
Ability to work strategically, including business planning, service improvement and infection prevention strategies
Ability to meet deadlines and manage workloads effectively
Ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous records
Ability to undertake audits and surveys, including clinical incident reviews
Desirable
Ability to undertake root cause analysis
Service improvement experience and transformation
Person Specification
Essential
In-depth knowledge of quality improvement, clinical governance standard setting, and audit
Proven ability to lead and manage large multidisciplinary teams
Strong organisational, planning, and operational management skills
Effective negotiation and influencing skills
Excellent team-building and leadership capabilities
Competence in staff appraisal, supervision, and performance management
Ability to lead and manage change effectively
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
Well-developed IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office packages and accurate data entry
Ability to work strategically, including business planning, service improvement and infection prevention strategies
Ability to meet deadlines and manage workloads effectively
Ability to maintain accurate and contemporaneous records
Ability to undertake audits and surveys, including clinical incident reviews
Desirable
Ability to undertake root cause analysis
Service improvement experience and transformation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
St Marys Hospital
London
W2 1NY
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Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
St Marys Hospital
London
W2 1NY
Employer's website
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