NHS

Matron Enhanced Observations


Pay70,387.00 - 80,465.00 / year
LocationLondon/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9309-25-0438?language=en&page=486&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Chief Nurse team at UCLH as the Matron for Enhanced Observations.

      You will act as the clinical lead for enhanced observations and care and provide forward-thinking clinical and professional leadership to support the development and delivery of this important agenda for UCLH.

      Working closely with colleagues across the Trust, you will have a particular focus on three key impact areas: operational delivery, resource management & efficiencies and professional/people management.

      Main duties of the job

      You will contribute to the ongoing implementation of the trust strategy and nursing and midwifery priorities and undertake the key functions of the Matron role ensuring that patient safety, quality of care and patient experience is of the highest possible standard at all times.

      You will have collaborative leadership skills, a passion for high-quality patient care and a drive to enhance patient outcomes and improve staff experience.

      This is an excellent opportunity for professional development and growth.

      About us

      University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

      o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery o Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital o Eastman Dental Hospital o Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine o University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre o The Hospital for Tropical Diseases o University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street

      We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

      We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

      Date posted

      28 April 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 8b

      Salary

      £70,387 to £80,465 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      309-UCLH-6202

      Job locations

      University College London Hospital

      250 Euston Road

      London

      NW1 2PG


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

      Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

      • * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
      • To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

      Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

      • * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
      • To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

      Person Specification

      Knowledge and Qualifications

      Essential

      • First level registered nurse
      • Educated to masters level or for completion within 12 months of appointment
      • Leadership qualification

      Desirable

      • Dual adult/mental health nurse
      • Management qualification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Operational management experience in an acute hospital setting
      • Teaching

      Skills and Abilities

      Essential

      • Human resource skills
      • Organisational skills
      • Decision-making skills
      • Professional nursing issues
      • Able to manage time effectively
      • Able to prioritise objectives and workload
      • Practice development

      Communication

      Essential

      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
      • Formal presentation skills
      Person Specification

      Knowledge and Qualifications

      Essential

      • First level registered nurse
      • Educated to masters level or for completion within 12 months of appointment
      • Leadership qualification

      Desirable

      • Dual adult/mental health nurse
      • Management qualification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Operational management experience in an acute hospital setting
      • Teaching

      Skills and Abilities

      Essential

      • Human resource skills
      • Organisational skills
      • Decision-making skills
      • Professional nursing issues
      • Able to manage time effectively
      • Able to prioritise objectives and workload
      • Practice development

      Communication

      Essential

      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
      • Formal presentation skills

      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

      University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      University College London Hospital

      250 Euston Road

      London

      NW1 2PG


      Employer's website

      https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      University College London Hospital

      250 Euston Road

      London

      NW1 2PG


      Employer's website

      https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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