About this role
Job summary
Lead. Inspire. Transform theatre care.
Sherwood Forest Hospitals are seeking an exceptional Matron to lead our theatre services across two sites. This is a pivotal leadership role requiring a values-driven approach, the ability to unite, inspire, and develop high-performing teams, and preferably theatre expertise.
As Matron for Theatres, you will provide visible, credible and compassionate leadership across all theatre areas. You will set the tone for excellence -- clinically, operationally and culturally.
You will:
Lead from the front, creating a culture where safety, quality and patient experience are non-negotiable Inspire and develop multidisciplinary teams, bringing people with you through change and improvement Use data, audit and governance to drive continuous improvement and embed evidence-based practice Take ownership of performance, addressing challenges constructively while nurturing professionalism and growth Work in true partnership with surgeons, anaesthetists and operational colleagues to optimise theatre utilisation and flow Contribute to workforce planning, financial stewardship and the effective use of resources You are an experienced theatre practitioner with strong clinical credibility and a track record of senior leadership.
This is more than an operational role -- it's an opportunity to shape culture, elevate standards and deliver outstanding patient experiences at scale.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
About us
We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.
We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.
We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.
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Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
We will be interviewing on the 3rd of June for this exciting opportunity.
For an informal discussion, please contact:Trevor Hammond, Divisional Director of Nursing
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements Essential
Proven knowledge of the broader nursing, education and professional issueS Good working knowledge of contemporary health care issues and professional standards Understanding of the complex dynamics of a multi-professional environmenT Excellent presentation and teaching skills Excellent report writing skills and action planning Ability to work under pressurE Computer literate
Desirable
Sound general management experience - budget management skills, business case preparation, staff management Evidence of operational and strategic development of patient safety initiatives and strategies Experience in education and professional development.
Qualifications Essential
RN/RM/ODP/AHP registration with the NMC or HCPC First level degree or equivalent knowledge Qualification in teaching and assessing or equivalent Demonstration of on-going professional development Additional professional/management qualifications
Desirable
Working towards Masters qualification or equivalent
Further Requirements Essential
Highly motivated and resourceful with a proactive approach to innovation Ability to act autonomously with minimal supervision Exposure to clinical areas and patient contact Carry Trust bleep and undertake on call duties
Experience Essential
Extensive senior nursing experience within a complex organisation / NHS Proven track record in leadership and management Evidence of participating in and leading organisational change that has led to changes in quality Experience of operating and communicating effectively with clinicians and Directors Experience of working with external agencies and influencing internal change Experience of initiating, conducting and evaluating risk assessments and investigations Experience of leading and managing staff
Desirable
Experience of working towards Care Quality Commission and the NHS Resolution standards Complaints Management Experience of service improvement methodologies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton-in-Ashfield
NG17 4JL
Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)