Band 8a Matron for Emergency DepartmentNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to work as Matron for Emergency Department on a 12 month secondment.

You must like working in a fast paced every changing environment, being able to think quickly and effectively.

You need to have high standards to enable patients, carers and staff have the a good experience whilst being cared for and working in the environment.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 24th November 2026.

You will be required to take part in the Clinical Matrons weekend and bank holiday rota.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the operational management and professional leadership for all areas of the Emergency Department

To be a highly visible and proactive leader acting as a clinical resource and ensuring the sustained delivery of high standards of nursing care and service delivery

To be responsible for the quality of the patient's environment and lead on facilitating changes which improve the patient's experience

To play a key operational role and maintain a proactive approach to managing patient flow through the service

Job description

• To be highly visible, accessible, and approachable leader to staff, patients, careers, families, and the public, ensuring that open channels of communication are created and sustained, and that high standards of care are achieved
• To be responsible for ensuring that clinical initiatives and service developments become truly embedded in clinical practice and that staff have a clear understanding and opportunity to contribute to the change process
• To be responsible for maintaining an overview of the standards of care being delivered across the Emergency Department, instigating remedial action to improve practice as necessary

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About us

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.