Band 8b Senior Matron - Private Patients Department in London, London

London

contract, full-time

£45 - £55 per hour

UK working eligibility only.

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Job Title: Band 8b Senior Matron – Private Patients Department
Location: London, UK
Salary: £45–£55 Hourly
Contract: 3 to 6 months

Are you ready to take your nursing leadership skills to the next level? An exceptional opportunity awaits for a Band 8b Senior Matron in the Private Patients Department in the heart of London. With a competitive hourly rate of £45–£55 and hours at just 30 per week, this 3 to 6-month locum position is perfect for those looking to leave a significant impact on patient care while enjoying the flexibility and variety that locum work brings.

Perks and benefits:

Work just 30 hours a week, offering you a great work-life balance and the chance to enjoy the vibrant city life in London
Locum work provides the opportunity to experience different settings and expand your professional network
Enjoy the freedom to choose your assignments and schedules, tailoring your career path
Be part of a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to high-quality private care
Gain valuable experience in a leading healthcare institution

Role Overview:
The Senior Matron provides visible, senior clinical leadership across Private Care wards and services, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care, outstanding patient experience, and consistently high clinical standards. As a key member of the Private Care Senior Leadership Team, the post holder plays a pivotal role in shaping service quality, driving improvement, and supporting strategic development.

What you will do:

Lead clinical and operational standards across Private Care, ensuring that care is safe, effective, and compassionate, while aligned with Trust values and regulatory requirements
Hold accountability for patient experience, quality, and safety, ensuring robust governance, compliance, and continuous improvement
Act as the professional nursing lead for Private Care, offering expert advice on nursing practice, quality, professional standards, and clinical governance
Provide line management and professional leadership for nursing teams, fostering a culture of excellence, learning, and high performance
Contribute to strategic planning, business development, and service transformation initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and support the Trust’s wider strategy
Collaborate with clinical and operational leaders across the Trust to embed quality improvement methodologies and drive innovation, redesign, and sustainable change
Actively role model Trust values and contribute to organisational priorities, engaging with the wider senior nursing community

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Senior nursing leader with substantial experience at Matron or equivalent level
Strong background in private patient services or high acuity specialist care
Proven track record in in clinical governance, patient experience, and service improvement
Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex operational environments
Confident, visible leader with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Able to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership

Immerse yourself in the bustling city of London, renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and endless opportunities for adventure. Enjoy world-class dining, entertainment, and shopping, all while contributing to a prestigious healthcare institution. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

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Apply now to earn £45–£55 per hour as a Band 8b Senior Matron in London.

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