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Prif leoliad
Women's and Children's Services
Gradd
Band 8a
Contract
Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (Secondment also considered)
Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
360-D-11790
Cyflogwr
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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NHS
Gwefan
Watford General Hospital
Tref
Watford
Cyflog
£59,798 - £67,020 pa inc. HCA
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24/09/2026 23:59

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Band 8a - Paediatric Matron, WACS

Band 8a

Trosolwg o'r swydd

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Children's Nurse Leader to join our Children's Services team as Paediatric Matron on a 12-month fixed-term contract or a secondment opportunity. Due to the current postholder themselves taking up a secondment opportunity, we are seeking an inspiring and compassionate leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality care for babies, children, young people and their families.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of children's services while contributing to exciting quality improvement and service development work already underway across the division.

Whether you are an experienced Matron or an ambitious senior nurse looking to take the next step in your leadership journey, you will be supported by a dedicated and experienced senior leadership team.

 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The successful candidate will provide visible clinical and operational leadership across the paediatric footprint including Starfish Children's Ward, Safari Day Unit and Ambulatory Care, and Children's Outpatient Departments across Watford and Hemel Hempstead. Working closely with the Deputy Director of Nursing for Paediatrics, Clinical Directors, Operational and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care across Children's Services.

You will lead and support quality improvement initiatives, workforce development, clinical governance, patient experience and service development, helping to shape future models of care for babies, children and young people.

The postholder will also work closely with our Children's Clinical Nurse Specialist teams, including our highly regarded Transition Service, and collaborate with Urgent and Emergency Care colleagues to improve pathways and outcomes for babies, children and young people.

We are looking for a credible, compassionate and approachable leader with excellent communication skills, a passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to developing high-performing teams.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority,  as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
 
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
 
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
 
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

The Paediatric Matron is responsible for the operational and professional leadership of designated children's services, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care. The postholder will provide visible leadership within clinical areas, maintaining oversight of patient safety, workforce, clinical standards, governance, complaints management and service performance.

The role works closely with Senior Sisters, Clinical Nurse Specialists, medical colleagues, operational teams and the wider Women and Children's leadership team to support service delivery and implementation of local and national priorities.

The postholder will contribute to service improvement, workforce planning, risk management and the ongoing development of children's services.

Core working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00. Flexibility will be required to meet service needs, including participation in the Senior Nurse & AHP rota. Requests for flexible working and job share arrangements will be considered in line with service requirements.

Manyleb y person

Education and Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Registered Children's Nurse (RSCN/RN Child) with current NMC registration
  • Leadership or management qualification, or equivalent experience
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Master's degree or working towards APLS/EPLS

Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Knowledge of current national and local children's healthcare agendas
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance, patient safety and risk management
  • Knowledge of safeguarding children procedures and responsibilities

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Significant post-registration experience within children's services
  • Experience of leading teams and managing staff performance

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

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Gofynion ymgeisio

Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Enw
Sophie Dudley
Teitl y swydd
Deputy Director of Nursing, Paediatrics
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Rhif ffôn
07779925075

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Cyfeiriad
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
Rhif ffôn
01442 365233