Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen, following internal promotion, for an emerging leader to fulfil the role of a Band 8a Ward Matron. We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate nurse leader committed to the highest standards of care/patient experience, improvement and innovation. Providing operational ward management and strategic direction for the Spinal Cord Injury Centre and Rehabilitation Ward and associated services. LSCIC boasts having one of the shortest lengths of stay in the UK for people rehabilitating after a Spinal Cord Injury and The Jubilee Rehabilitation Ward a national centre of excellence is presently going substantial transformation in the way it delivers it services to our patients. You would be joining a dynamic and diverse team of specialists to enhance, develop and promote excellent working practises, as well as to contribute to the Trust values, aims and objectives as well all working towards achieving an outstanding CQC rating. This role will enable you to use your considerable leadership skills, clinical knowledge and, to take a leading role in supporting the large nursing teams to ensure they get the most out of their team's collective knowledge and skills. This role presents an excellent opportunity to use RNOH's internal leadership pathway for your personal and professional development. We offer free parking on site and a range of staff benefits The role is permanent but we are also happy to consider a 12 month secondment Main duties of the job To provide the operational ward management and strategic direction for the Spinal Cord Injury Centre and Rehabilitation Ward and associated services. 24-hour responsibility for overseeing expert nursing practise and care delivery and facilitate the strategic development of the Spinal Cord Injury Centre Will be a highly visible autonomous practitioner who is a proactive leader, acts as a clinical resource and ensures the sustainable delivery of high standards of nursing care. Responsibility for exploring current practise, identifying areas for development and planning the appropriate change strategy utilising the most up to date evidence based practises and use the appropriate evaluation tools to monitor the outcomes Responsible for the quality of the patient's environment and lead on facilitating changes that improve the inpatient experience. Responsible for co-ordinating and making effective use of staff, facilitate with the clinical nurse educators a program to supervise staff and ensure adequate provision of specialist training is maintained. Oversee the management of the wards and associated service's resources effectively and efficiently, participate in budget setting and manage the delegated budget accordingly. Integrate with the MDT to facilitate admissions and discharges of patients under the care of the Consultants/specialist About us RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ Details Date posted 25 June 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £59,490 to £66,239 a year per anumn inclusive of HCAs Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 392-RNOH-1199-A Job locations Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Brockley Hill Stanmore HA7 4LP Job description Job responsibilities To provide the operational ward management and strategic direction for the Spinal Cord Injury Centre and Jubilee Rehabilitation Ward 24-hour responsibility for overseeing expert nursing practise and care delivery and facilitate the strategic development of the Spinal Cord Injury Centre Will be a highly visible autonomous practitioner who is a proactive leader, acts as a clinical resource and ensures the sustainable delivery of high standards of nursing care. Responsibility for exploring current practise, identifying areas for development and planning the appropriate change strategy utilising the most up to date evidence based practises and use the appropriate evaluation tools to monitor the outcomes Responsible for the quality of the patients environment and lead on facilitating changes that improve the patient experience. Responsible for co-ordinating and making effective use of staff, facilitate with the clinical nurse educators a program to supervise staff and ensure adequate provision of specialist training is maintained. Oversee the management of the wards resources effectively and efficiently, participate in budget setting and manage the delegated budget accordingly. Integrate with the MDT to facilitate admissions and discharges of patients under the care of the Consultants/specialist Job description Job responsibilities To provide the operational ward management and strategic direction for the Spinal Cord Injury Centre and Jubilee Rehabilitation Ward 24-hour responsibility for overseeing expert nursing practise and care delivery and facilitate the strategic development of the Spinal Cord Injury Centre Will be a highly visible autonomous practitioner who is a proactive leader, acts as a clinical resource and ensures the sustainable delivery of high standards of nursing care. Responsibility for exploring current practise, identifying areas for development and planning the appropriate change strategy utilising the most up to date evidence based practises and use the appropriate evaluation tools to monitor the outcomes Responsible for the quality of the patients environment and lead on facilitating changes that improve the patient experience. Responsible for co-ordinating and making effective use of staff, facilitate with the clinical nurse educators a program to supervise staff and ensure adequate provision of specialist training is maintained. Oversee the management of the wards resources effectively and efficiently, participate in budget setting and manage the delegated budget accordingly. Integrate with the MDT to facilitate admissions and discharges of patients under the care of the Consultants/specialist Person Specification IT skills Essential Excellent skills in MS Office packages including Word,Excel,Powerpoint,Teams Use of databases Communication & Relationship Skills Essential Advanced interpersonal skills (people management skills, deescalation techniques, tackling sensitive conversation Self-motivated with drive, enthusiasm and initiative and able to motivate others Uses own initiative and is able to take decisive decisions Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Registered Nurse (RN, RGN) /registered on the NMC register Teaching and assessing in the clinical environment course or equivalent teaching qualification /CPD history related to teaching and assessing Management qualification or evidence of substantial CPD in management or clinically related and relevant subjects Planning & Organisational Skills Essential Ability to deliver to deadlines and within resources Person Specification IT skills Essential Excellent skills in MS Office packages including Word,Excel,Powerpoint,Teams Use of databases Communication & Relationship Skills Essential Advanced interpersonal skills (people management skills, deescalation techniques, tackling sensitive conversation Self-motivated with drive, enthusiasm and initiative and able to motivate others Uses own initiative and is able to take decisive decisions Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Registered Nurse (RN, RGN) /registered on the NMC register Teaching and assessing in the clinical environment course or equivalent teaching qualification /CPD history related to teaching and assessing Management qualification or evidence of substantial CPD in management or clinically related and relevant subjects Planning & Organisational Skills Essential Ability to deliver to deadlines and within resources Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust Address Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Brockley Hill Stanmore HA7 4LP Employer's website https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust Address Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Brockley Hill Stanmore HA7 4LP Employer's website https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Brockley Hill, HA7 4LP Stanmore, United Kingdom