Clinical Matron - Cross Site

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Main area

A&E

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

343-8212435-RB-SK

Site

Epsom & St Helier

Town

Carshalton

Salary

£63,665 - £70,887 pa Inclusive of HCAS

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

05/11/2026 23:59

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen, for the position of Emergency Department (ED)Matron. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and committed senior ED nurse to join our team in this role.

We are going through an exciting time with a new ED department for St Helier being planned.

We are looking for a highly engaged individual to join our current team which provides 7 day cover.

The Matron will be an accessible clinical expert, responsible for the delivery and maintenance of high-quality patient care, as well as the implementation of innovative ways of working in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).

You will provide visible leadership and support for Emergency Department staff, enabling them to ensure that high standards of holistic care are achieved at all time.

The post holder will work closely with the Head of Nursing, Associate Director of Nursing, lead clinicians and to develop and sustain a service that is responsive to the needs of patients, staff and both local and national agendas. You will be expected to demonstrate a proven track record of managing change, and accountability for budgets.

They will also play a key role in both the operational and strategic management of the department.

The Matron will demonstrate clinical expertise in the nursing care of patients, excellent patient assessment skills, and sound management knowledge.

Main duties of the job

The role of clinical Matron will focus on providing high quality, visible, accessible leadership within their given area of responsibility.

To have a fundamental role in setting, and maintaining standards of clinical excellence, improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers.

To work with the Head of Nursing and Associate Director of Nursing to develop nursing services in line with the strategic direction of

the Trust.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, 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 George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Clinical Matron role at Epsom and St Helier.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• First Level Registered Nurse
• teaching and Assessing Course or equivalent
• Demonstration and evidence of personal professional development

Experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive experience working in emergency care at a senior level
• Experience of effective budgetary management
• Experience of ability to manage and lead nursing team
• Significant experience of effective staff management

personal skills

Essential criteria

• A commitment to promoting equality & diversity in the workplace & in the delivery of patient care •
• Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty & integrity in undertaking the role

skills and knowledge

Essential criteria

• Ability to lead and direct clinical teams and proactively manage performance to ensure delivery of key operational standards
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and present information relevant to sphere of responsibility within agreed timescales
• Excellent communicator with effective persuasion and negotiation skills and the ability to motivate
• Management of employee relations in accordance with HR policies and procedures
• Understanding clinical governance, risk assessment, appraisal and mitigation

Your recruitment team

The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us:

E: krft.askrecruitment@nhs.net

Your application

Please ensure your supporting statement clearly reflects the job description and person specification , as shortlisting will be based on these criteria.

Please refer to the latest UKVI guidance and ensure you have the appropriate right to work before applying for this role.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

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References

Please provide a minimum of 3 years’ employment and/or education history , including professional email addresses (not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot provide these, please inform the interview panel to avoid delays in pre-employment checks.

Closing date

To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Shortlisting

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by email or SMS from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.

Application feedback

If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date , please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.