Job overview
This is an exciting time to join our 0–19 Service as we embark on a significant period of transformation designed to strengthen outcomes for children, young people, and families. We are looking for a passionate, inspirational Matron who can bring strong clinical leadership, drive quality improvement, and champion excellence across our teams.
You will be an experienced senior clinician with a proven track record of leadership within children’s services. You will bring:
Inspirational leadership that motivates and empowers others
A passion for improving outcomes for children, young people, and families
Strong quality improvement skills and the confidence to lead change
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving abilities
A commitment to compassionate, inclusive leadership
The resilience and vision to guide teams through transformation
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our 0–19 Service at a pivotal moment. You will join a supportive senior leadership team that values innovation, professional autonomy, and the development of our people. Your contribution will directly influence the quality of care and the experience of families across our community.
Main duties of the job
As Matron for the 0–19 Service, you will provide visible, compassionate leadership and ensure the delivery of safe, effective, high‑quality care. You will work closely with operational and clinical colleagues to shape services, embed new ways of working, and support our workforce through change.
You will:
Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams across the 0–19 pathway
Drive a culture of continuous quality improvement and innovation
Ensure robust clinical governance and high standards of care
Support workforce development, wellbeing, and professional growth
Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Champion the voice of children, young people, and families in service design
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for full details of role and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in a leadership role
- SCPHN qualification in Health Visiting or School Nursing
- Masters qualification or working towards Masters
Desirable
- Knowledge of revised HCP
- Experience in being involved in a quality improvement project
- Passion for Transformation
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This advert is for 0-19 Matron with The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust in Wolverhampton, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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