Dispensary and Governance Pharmacy Technician

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Deputy Matron for Surgery, Women's & Oncology Theatres. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage a dynamic team across various sites, ensuring high standards of patient care and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have extensive theatre experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to the NHS values of compassion and excellence. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes professional growth and collaborative teamwork in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive theatre experience and proven leadership in perioperative settings.
• Ability to motivate others and embody NHS values.

Responsibilities

• Provide transformational leadership across multiple sites.
• Support clinical governance and optimize theatre utilization.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Perioperative Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Nursing Degree

Management Training

Job description

Job Description

Job overview

Deputy Matron Surgery, Women's & Oncology Theatres.

Are you an experienced perioperative practitioner looking to progress your career? Do you thrive on challenge and diversity in your working week? If yes, keep reading.

Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Deputy Matron for Theatres to join our cross-site team, including a ten-theatre suite, Day Surgery Unit, and Overnight Recovery Unit at Churchill Cancer Centre, five theatres at the Women’s Centre (including obstetrics), and four theatres at Horton Hospital in Banbury.

To succeed, you will require extensive theatre experience, be highly motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, and possess proven leadership and management skills. Excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively across sites, motivate others through positive leadership, and embody NHS and Trust values are essential. A flexible and adaptable attitude and previous managerial experience in peri-operative settings are required.

Main duties of the job

• Provide transformational leadership and change management across sites, working closely with the Matron, Directorate Manager, and Clinical Director.
• Support Clinical Governance, staff management, development, and theatre utilization optimization.
• Create new patient pathways, oversee staff, and contribute to patient care within the perioperative environment.

About Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are one of the largest NHS teaching trusts, offering a wide range of clinical services, medical education, training, and research. Our hospitals include John Radcliffe, Churchill, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton General Hospital. We are committed to delivering compassionate excellence, focusing on our core values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. We promote a safe, respectful hiring environment and value making a difference in patient care.