Clinical Matron (PEOC Theatres)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking NHS trust as a Clinical Matron, where you'll lead a dedicated team in a renowned orthopaedic theatre. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care while enjoying a supportive work environment. With a focus on innovation and professional development, you'll have access to numerous training opportunities. Experience a fulfilling career in a vibrant city, surrounded by stunning coastlines and national parks, all while contributing to a healthcare system that values its staff and promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

27 days of paid annual leave

Flexible working schemes

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

National discount services

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical setting with a focus on patient care.
• Leadership skills to manage theatre operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of orthopaedic theatres.
• Ensure high standards of clinical care in pre and perioperative settings.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Theatre Experience

Leadership

Patient Care

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Role Summary

Are you a Registered Nurse with Theatre experience or an Operating Department Practitioner ready for a new challenge? Due to internal promotion, we are looking for a Clinical Matron to join our renowned PEOC (Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre) Operating Theatres.

You'll be joining a department with an outstanding reputation, working on specialised surgeries, including robotics, research studies, and supporting trauma services. The friendly and supportive team is dedicated to providing safe, exceptional care to patients.

Make a difference as part of an NHS trust that truly values and invests in its people. Plus, enjoy a great work-life balance with Devon's two stunning coastlines, breath-taking National Parks, and vibrant cities right on your doorstep.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

More detail about the role

As Clinical Matron for PEOC, you'll play a key role within the surgical care group, providing professional leadership and management of 5 orthopaedic theatres. You will have responsibility and accountability for the provision of the highest standard of clinical care in the pre and perioperative setting.

In this busy and varied role, you'll play an active part in the professional networks within the Royal Devon. You won't be on your own; you'll be supported by the Divisional Nurses for advice, support, development, and professional guidance.

Key duties

• Provide visible leadership support, advice, and assistance required by patients, their families, and carers
• Focus on ensuring positive outcomes for patient/client safety, patient experience, and user engagement
• Maintain activity levels, managing service pressures & patient flow
• Ensure the highest levels of patient care and clinical outcomes
• Lead on delegated projects on behalf of the Divisional Nurses
• Support the Divisional Nurses for day-to-day operational issues, and deputise as required

Why join our team?

Training and development opportunities are in high supply here. Whether you are interested in clinical or leadership development courses, we'll support you in finding the best way to grow. We actively encourage CPD, and you will have an opportunity to spend time with our range of specialists as part of this.

Innovation and research are central at the Royal Devon, reflected in our collaborative project winning the HSJ Towards Net Zero award for reducing anaesthetic gases in healthcare.

A healthy work-life balance is essential, and Devon is a great place to enjoy it. We have a flexible working policy that we are happy to discuss to establish suitable options for you and the department.

A great place to live and work—Exeter, the base location for this role, is a vibrant university city with lots of recreational opportunities and direct train links to London and the north.

We are near to two National Parks—Dartmoor and Exmoor—and beautiful world-class beaches enable a fantastic lifestyle. Don't just take our word for it; the Telegraph recently ranked Devon as the best county in England, scoring highly for natural wonders, history, and culture in their readers poll.

Working Pattern

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Interview Date

To be confirmed

Contact for Further Information

Paula Jones, Senior Theatre Matron at [e-mail] or 01392404206

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications are received.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we have over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our services cover more than 2,000 square miles, providing emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). We also offer integrated health and social care services, primary care, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to local universities position us at the forefront of research and innovation, enabling us to deliver world-class care.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do; click here to find out more.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help shape our services during our ongoing integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us

We support a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies.

If you're starting your NHS career, you'll begin with 27 days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 33 days plus bank holidays.

Benefit from our occupational health services, including counselling, wellbeing activities, and groups.

Supporting your development

We fund courses, leadership qualifications, and CPD activities, and support rotational placements to help you progress in your NHS career.

Additional benefits include:

• National discount services (Blue Light Card, NHS discounts)
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes
• The NHS Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few benefits; we look forward to hearing from you if you're interested in this role.