We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Paediatric and Neonatal Matron to join our team and lead the delivery of exceptional care for children, young people, and neonates. This senior nursing role will oversee clinical excellence, patient safety, and staff wellbeing within our paediatric and neonatal services.

Main duties of the job

Provide strategic and operational leadership for paediatric and neonatal nursing services.

Ensure the highest standards of patient care, safety, and experience.

Act as a professional role model, mentoring and supporting nursing staff.

Lead quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance processes.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, patient-centred care.

Manage workforce planning, recruitment, and staff development.

About You:

We are looking for an experienced nurse leader with:

Current NMC registration (Registered Nurse - Child Branch).

Substantial post-registration experience in paediatrics and neonatology, including leadership and operational roles.

Strong knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, and service improvement.

Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

A passion for delivering outstanding care to children, young people, and their families.

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a dedicated team committed to advancing paediatric and neonatal care. We offer excellent career development opportunities, a supportive working environment, and access to comprehensive staff benefits.

For more information Kate Egginton, Associate Director of Nursing Women, Children and Young People.

Informal visit/chat highly recommended

About us

Diversity is what makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working as an autonomous practitioner, leads and is accountable for the overall nursing performance of the directorate and the achievement of all local, organisational and national targets and standards, working within the Trusts governance framework and the current regulatory & policy requirements.

Provide professional, effective and engaging leadership to nursing and other direct care staff within the directorate. Work as a visible, accessible and authoritative presence to whom patients and families can turn to for advice, support and assistance.

Post holder will take a lead role in optimising performance of pathways, ensuring key deliverables are met.

Post holder has accountability for the quality of nursing care delivered and the patients experience whilst in the directorate.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications, training

Essential

• Current NMC registration - child branch
• First degree
• Evidence of leadership and management development

Desirable

• Masters degree

Experience

Essential

• Sunstantial post-registration experience in paediatrics and neonatology, including leadership and operational roles
• Significant experience as a senior nurse working at band 7 or above
• Experience of managing people and teams, includiing experience of managing staff capability, conduct and sickness

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG314YA

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