Job summary
The Division of Clinical Specialties is looking for a senior nurse to join the team as a Matron for theatre services.
The successful candidate will work with the specialty teams to provide professional and clinical leadership for all the nursing and operating department staff, ensuring the delivery of patient focussed high quality standards of care are delivered to ensure patient safety and a positive patient experience, supporting the delivery of national and local strategic and operational service objectives.
We need a motivated nurse who has credibility, is reliable, and can influence change and inspire the team. They must demonstrate that they have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with patients, colleagues and clinicians and has the negotiation skills necessary to make changes and implement quality improvement.
Applications are welcomed from Band 7 or above Healthcare professionals who are currently working within a senior leadership role and wish to further develop their professional and leadership career within a range of surgical specialties. Experience of theatre working is essential to support speciality specific focus on elective and emergency pathways.
You will be expected to participate in the Trust wide senior nurse 7 day rota support safe staffing oversight and providing senior nursing support across all sites.
Main duties of the job
The Matron team within the Division are a significant senior professional leadership group , responsible for professional nursing practice within the Division and the management of nurses within its' area of responsibility.
Matron is accountable for the standard of nursing practice and the quality of patient care delivered by nurses
Matron will escalate any concerns relating directly to their designated group of services at the earliest opportunity.
Matron will support and participate in the Trust Bronze Manager rota
Matron provides a high level of skills, professional knowledge and advice on nursing and quality to the Division Management Team.
As a senior nurse within the Division of Clinical Specialties, the Matron is a core member of the Division Management Team and participates in, and contributes to the corporate planning and performance management of the Trust.
Matron is expected to provide professional leadership and management in the delivery of a high quality, patient centred nursing care, and to drive vision and creativity in developing nursing practice within the Division, leading change and managing its' impact on nurses.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes and skills
Essential
- Influence and negotiating skills
- Highly developed leadership, initiative and drive
- Strong relationship development and management skills with senior management team and senior clinical colleagues
- Able to gather, analyse and interpret highly complex and conflicting information
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Degree in Nursing or health related subject (or equivalent experience)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Recognised management / leadership qualification (or working towards)
Desirable
- Post graduate degree at Master level or working towards
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working at senior level in a nursing role within theatres
- Experience of service development, leading and managing change
- Up-to-date knowledge of national nursing policy and strategy
- Able to effectively lead collaborative groups through redesign processes
- Substantial experience in governance and patient safety agenda across theatres
Desirable
- Experience of developing and implementing nurse led services
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries
- Experience of policy development and implementation
Person Specification
Personal Attributes and skills
Essential
- Influence and negotiating skills
- Highly developed leadership, initiative and drive
- Strong relationship development and management skills with senior management team and senior clinical colleagues
- Able to gather, analyse and interpret highly complex and conflicting information
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Degree in Nursing or health related subject (or equivalent experience)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Recognised management / leadership qualification (or working towards)
Desirable
- Post graduate degree at Master level or working towards
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience working at senior level in a nursing role within theatres
- Experience of service development, leading and managing change
- Up-to-date knowledge of national nursing policy and strategy
- Able to effectively lead collaborative groups through redesign processes
- Substantial experience in governance and patient safety agenda across theatres
Desirable
- Experience of developing and implementing nurse led services
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries
- Experience of policy development and implementation
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
