Theatre Matron & Pre-Op Care Lead

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Job summary

The UHDB (University Hospitals of Derby and Burton) Anaesthetics and Theatres Business Unit invites applications for a permanent Theatre Matron/Manager to lead and expand the team, including oversight of pre-operative assessment. You will manage large teams and budgets, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient use of resources across operating theatres and related areas.

Candidates must be Senior Registered Nurses or ODPs with strong leadership and change-management skills, committed to

Qualifications

• Significant experience working clinically in an operating theatre environment.
• Ability to manage large teams and budgets effectively.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff in operating departments, including day case wards and recovery services.
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of patient care to professional standards.
• Ensure patient care environments are clean, well-ordered and fit for purpose.

Skills

Operating theatre experience

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Education

Nurse (RN) or ODP registration

Job description

The UHDB (University Hospitals of Derby and Burton) Anaesthetics and Theatres Business Unit invites applications for a permanent Theatre Matron/Manager to lead and expand the team, including oversight of pre-operative assessment. You will manage large teams and budgets, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient use of resources across operating theatres and related areas.

Candidates must be Senior Registered Nurses or ODPs with strong leadership and change-management skills, committed to