Senior Matron: Perioperative Pathways & Day Surgery Leader

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Matron to lead and develop high-performing pre-assessment and day surgery services, ensuring safe, patient-centred care from referral to discharge.

The role requires senior nurse leadership experience (Matron/Senior Sister or equivalent) with expertise in perioperative care, pre-assessment and day surgery pathways, plus a track record in service transformation and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Senior nurse leadership experience at Matron/Senior Sister or equivalent level.
• Knowledge of perioperative care, pre-assessment services, day surgery and elective pathways.
• Experience leading service transformation and quality improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop pre-assessment and day surgery services.
• Drive service improvement and elective recovery programmes.
• Provide visible, compassionate leadership to deliver safe, effective patient-centred care.
• Shape the future of perioperative pathways from referral to discharge.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Perioperative care

Service transformation

Workforce leadership

Change management

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Job description

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Matron to lead and develop high-performing pre-assessment and day surgery services, ensuring safe, patient-centred care from referral to discharge.

The role requires senior nurse leadership experience (Matron/Senior Sister or equivalent) with expertise in perioperative care, pre-assessment and day surgery pathways, plus a track record in service transformation and quality improvement.