Emergency Department Matron

Job summary Emergency Department Matron Division: Medicine & Emergency Care Care Group: Acute & Emergency Medicine Band: 8a Salary:£57,528. - £64,750 per annum/pro rata Interview Date: Week commencing 5th October 2026 **Please note sponsorship is currently unavailable** We are recruiting for an Emergency Department Matron who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff. We are looking for a dynamic leader with a solid foundation in leadership within the acute and emergency speciality. The successful applicant will support an experienced team of Band 7 senior nurses andwill be central to the day-to-day management and operational responsibilities of our department an the wider Trust. Main duties of the job Key responsibilities as identified by NHSE: Inclusive leadership, professional standards and accountability Governance, patient safety and quality Workforce planning and resource management Patient experience and reducing health inequalities Performance and operational oversight Digital and information technology Education, training and development Research and development Collaborative working and clinical effectiveness Service improvement and transformation Our values are B old, E very Person Counts, S haring and Open and T ogether. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today. About us Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the Best of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time? Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients. As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our team and further support us on this journey. Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach: B - Bold E - Every person counts S - Sharing and open T - Together Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust. Details Date posted 11 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 275-2609MATRON-ED Job locations Medway Hospital Windmill Road Gillingham ME7 5NY United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Through effective and demonstrable clinical leadership, the Matron will facilitate the Emergency Department Senior Charge Nurses to deliver excellence in nursing practices and continually improve the patient experience. The post holder will ensure that all patients are treated with compassion, dignity and respect placing value on the diversity of the local community and beyond. The Matron will promote best practice in the prevention of infection through ensuring a clean and safe environment The Matrons key responsibility is to ensure that the patient experience is of the highest quality inspiring patient and public confidence. This will be achieved through high visibility, accessibility and surveillance. In collaboration with the Chief Nurse, Divisional Director of Nursing and Nursing Lead and the other senior nurses, the post holder will be closely involved in the planning and implementation of nursing initiatives and patient pathways throughout the division. He / she will be expected to contribute to the divisional service development strategy. Please refer to the job description for further responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Through effective and demonstrable clinical leadership, the Matron will facilitate the Emergency Department Senior Charge Nurses to deliver excellence in nursing practices and continually improve the patient experience. The post holder will ensure that all patients are trea