Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Chief Nurse team as the Matron for Violence Prevention and Reduction. You will act as the clinical lead for violence prevention and reduction and provide forward-thinking clinical and professional leadership to support the development and delivery of this important agenda across the Trust. Working closely with colleagues across the Trust, you will have a particular focus on four key impact areas: operational delivery, education & training, resource management and professional/people management. Main duties of the job You will contribute to the ongoing implementation of the trust strategy and nursing and midwifery priorities and undertake the key functions of the Matron role ensuring that patient safety, quality of care and patient experience is of the highest possible standard at all times. You will have collaborative leadership skills, a passion for high-quality patient care and a drive to enhance patient outcomes and improve staff experience. This is an excellent opportunity for professional development and growth. About us University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. Details Date posted 21 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £70,387 to £80,465 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 309-UCLH-6331 Job locations University College London Hospital 250 Euston Road London NW1 2PG Job description Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recentNHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH? Job description Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recentNHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH? Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential First level registered nurse Educated to masters level or for completion within 12 months of appointment Leadership qualification Desirable Dual adult/mental health nurse Management qualification Experience Essential Operational management experience in an acute hospital setting Teaching Desirable Experience of working within a mental health and/or learning disability setting Skills and Abilities Essential Human resource skills Organisational skills Decision-making skills Professional nursing issues Able to manage time effectively Able to prioritise objectives and workload Practice development Communication Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Formal presentation skills Quality Essential Quality assurance and improvement Developing policies and protocols Information Processing Essential Able to utilise ICT to full potential Financial Management Essential Budgetary Management skills People Management Essential Managing organisational change Managing a range of staff groups Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential First level registered nurse Educated to masters level or for completion within 12 months of appointment Leadership qualification Desirable Dual adult/mental health nurse Management qualification Experience Essential Operational management experience in an acute hospital setting Teaching Desirable Experience of working within a mental health and/or learning disability setting Skills and Abilities Essential Human resource skills Organisational skills Decision-making skills Professional nursing issues Able to manage time effectively Able to prioritise objectives and workload Practice development Communication Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills Formal presentation skills Quality Essential Quality assurance and improvement Developing policies and protocols Information Processing Essential Able to utilise ICT to full potential Financial Management Essential Budgetary Management skills People Management Essential Managing organisational change Managing a range of staff groups 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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address University College London Hospital 250 Euston Road London NW1 2PG Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address University College London Hospital 250 Euston Road London NW1 2PG Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : University College London Hospital, 250 Euston Road, NW1 2PG London, United Kingdom