Matron - Croydon Directorate

Matron - Croydon Directorate The closing date is 10 March 2026 The South Division has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Matron at our Croydon Directorate. The post holder will work collaboratively with the our Assistant Divisional Manager and Clinical Director closely and form the triumvirate leadership team. The post holder will provide oversight, leadership and management over our outpatient clinics, day surgery unit including theatre and our diagnostic hub. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Matron at our St Georges site within the South Division and across the trust. Quality, safety, risks and patient experience will be a key part of your role as well as developing staff and innovating in service delivery at the site. If you are ready for this exciting challenge, we look forward to meeting with you. Main duties of the job Providing clinical leadership across areas of responsibility which inspires and motivates others, enabling all department managers to have the authority and autonomy they need to improve the patient experience. Being a key member of the management team providing support to staff in ensuring that high quality patient centred care is delivered, providing assurance of this whilst delivering the trusts core objectives and strategies. Working within the triumvirate team to develop strategies to ensure continuous improvement initiatives are developed and implemented to provide reassurance that the service meets all quality indicators, key performance Indicators, quality and safety standards and initiatives relating to Croydon directorate. Ensuring that nursing teams within the directorate have the appropriate level of knowledge and skills to enable them to provide high quality, evidence based patient care and services. About us At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer: Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme Free 24/7 independent counselling service Learning and development opportunities Easy and quick transport links A range of attractive benefits and discounts Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes Free Pilates classes Full support and training to develop your skills Flexible working friendly organisation And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document. Job responsibilities Provide nursing leadership to all clinical staff within your area of responsibility and provide advice relating to clinical interventions, policies, service development and delivery. Be a key member of the management team and be responsible and accountable for providing a high quality service to patients and key stakeholders across the division. Support and encourage multi-disciplinary working, which focuses upon patient pathways, ensuring the smooth transition of the patient through the care process including facilitating the movement of patients through care locations, to ensure patients experience a positive experience and are cared for within an optimum time frame. Support the clinical teams to work in partnership with individuals, families and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate, undertaking and/or interpreting diagnostic tests, and conducting health needs assessments. Ensure that patient care is evidence based, monitored and evaluated, instituting appropriate improvement when required, in order to provide high standards of care to all patients. Maintain professional competence, authority and credibility by being present at our clinical areas , undertaking clinical sessions where possible and being highly visible to patients, carers and staff, actively seeking feedback about the quality of services. Co-ordinate and lead projects in clinical practice development exploring appropriate models to support best clinical practice. Ensure department managers take personal responsibility and accountability for Infection Prevention and Control practice within their sphere of responsibility. Be responsible for ensuring that standards of clinical environment cleanliness are in line with National standards and lead on infection control issues within the relevant clinical areas. Manage any short fall in service provision. Lead on cleanliness improvements, working with all disciplines and facilities staff to improve standards of cleanliness and reduce infection risks. When required, participate in case discussions and multi-disciplinary team meetings, liaise with inter hospital departments/personnel across organisations and professional boundaries. Be conversant with trust policies, procedure and systems for safeguarding including the assessment of Mental Capacity, the process for consideration requests for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and the application of the principles of Prevent (counter terrorism awareness). Provide advice and support to clinical staff in implementing policies and procedures. Have accountability for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to the trust policy to include the safe administration of medicines, controlled, intravenous and cytotoxic drugs. Support the development of health education/promotion strategies/patient information in order to improve the patient experience. Use professional judgement to intercede and act as advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Person Specification Education/Qualifications NMC registered Degree in health related subject MSc in health related subject or working towards Management/Leadership qualification and/or equalivant experience 3 years experience at band 7 leadership role PG Cert: Clinical Ophthalmic Practice or equivalent Skills/Abilities Skills and knowledge of improving quality, safety, risks and how learning is shared from incidents, FFTs and complaints Budgetary skills Negotiation and conflict management skills Demonstrable Presentation and IT skills Demonstrate understanding of PSIRF and its implementation Experience Supervising and assessing in a clinical setting 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. Address Croydon Directorate based at Croydon University Hospital Salary £61,631 to £68,623 a yearper annum, pro rata incl HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 273-DS-7793475 Job locations Croydon Directorate based at Croydon University Hospital #J-18808-Ljbffr