Band 8a - Night Matron, Medicine

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust · Registered Nurse · viaNHS Jobs

£59,798–£67,020 a year

Watford, East of EnglandContractFull-timeOn-site
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Closing date
15 Nov 2026
Posted
Today
Specialism
Registered Nurse
Sector
Healthcare
Reference
nhs-5709501

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Job summary

Do you want to play a key role in improving the experience of our patients and to be part of an innovative and highly motivated senior nurse team making positive changes happen daily?

We are seeking someone that is confident and pioneering who wants to become a matron.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an ambitious, compassionate and highly motivated nurse to join our senior nursing team as a Night Matron. This exciting fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to lead nursing services across the Trust during out-of-hours periods, driving excellence in patient care, safety and operational effectiveness.

As a highly visible and influential leader, you will play a pivotal role in supporting frontline teams, enhancing patient experience and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care every night. This role provides an excellent platform for nurses aspiring to further develop their strategic, operational and professional leadership skills at Band 8A level.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£59,798 to £67,020 a year pa inc. HCA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-A-12000

Job locations

Watford General Hospital

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

As Clinical Night Matron, you will be a trusted senior leader across our hospital sites, providing expert nursing leadership, professional guidance and operational oversight throughout the night. Working closely with clinical teams, site management and senior leaders, you will help ensure patients receive exceptional care while supporting staff to deliver their best.

You will champion safe staffing, patient flow, quality improvement and compassionate care, acting as a senior escalation point for patients, relatives and staff. Your leadership will contribute to improving patient outcomes, supporting workforce wellbeing and creating a consistent senior nursing presence across Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As Clinical Night Matron, you will be a trusted senior leader across our hospital sites, providing expert nursing leadership, professional guidance and operational oversight throughout the night. Working closely with clinical teams, site management and senior leaders, you will help ensure patients receive exceptional care while supporting staff to deliver their best.

You will champion safe staffing, patient flow, quality improvement and compassionate care, acting as a senior escalation point for patients, relatives and staff. Your leadership will contribute to improving patient outcomes, supporting workforce wellbeing and creating a consistent senior nursing presence across Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital.

What you need to do now

Applications are handled by West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 15 Nov 2026.

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