Clinical Matron (PEOC Theatres) (Internal Only)

Royal Devon; Exeter; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Staff discounts and perks

Ofsted-rated nursery onsite at Exeter

Job summary

Royal Devon in Exeter is seeking a Clinical Matron for PEOC Theatres on a 12‑month secondment. You will provide professional leadership and management of five orthopaedic theatres, delivering the highest standard of perioperative care and safety.

As part of the surgical care group, you’ll be supported by Divisional Nurses and will drive service improvements, patient experience, and operational performance across the theatres, ensuring excellence in outcomes for our patients and families.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with theatre experience or ODP
• Leadership and management of theatre staff
• Commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership and professional guidance to theatre staff.
• Focus on patient safety, experience, and engagement.
• Maintain activity levels and manage service pressures and patient flow.
• Ensure high levels of patient care and clinical outcomes.
• Lead delegated projects on behalf of the Divisional Nurses.
• Support the Divisional Nurses with day-to-day operational issues.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Theatre experience

ODP background

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Job description

Vacancies Clinical Matron (PEOC Theatres) (Internal Only)

Role Summary

Are you a Registered Nurse with Theatre experience or an Operating Department Practitioner ready for a new challenge? Due to maternity leave, we are looking to for a Clinical Matron to join our renowned PEOC (Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre) Operating Theatres for a 12 month secondment.

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, are 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

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.

• 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 to the Divisional Nurses for day to day operational issues, and deputise as required

Working Pattern:Full time, 37.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday

Interview Date:To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact:Lynne Goss, Care Group Associate Director of Patient Care, [e-mail]

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees

This is a fixed term contract from 07/12/2026 for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

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 believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having 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 vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

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 to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

Clinical Matron (PEOC Theatres) (Internal Only)

• Salary Band 8a: £57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-63303-14147
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Closing Date 15 September, 2026
• Job Category Nursing
• Staff Group Nursing & Midwifery Registered