Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Modern Matron

The closing date is 08 May 2026

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Job summary

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking individual to join the Jubilee Theatre Team as Matron. This pivotal role is ideal for someone passionate about delivering high-quality care and driving service improvement in a complex and fast-paced environment. As Matron, you will lead a demanding and evolving service, with a focus on increasing capacity and enhancing patient care across multiple specialties. You will have overarching responsibility for: Adult & Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Plastics and the Hand Unit Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) Your leadership will span both direct and indirect line management, ensuring clinical excellence and consistency across diverse areas. A key part of your role will be to uphold and advance standards of practice, while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Strategic oversight of theatre utilisation and service delivery Championing patient safety and quality of care Supporting staff wellbeing and mental health Driving staff engagement and professional development Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient pathways

Main duties of the job

he jobholder will have overall responsibility for the management of nursing/associated staff and the management of nursing resources/budgets within the CSU or a part of it. The jobholder will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided within the wards and departments for which they are responsible and ensure the principles of clinical governance are implemented at a local level. The jobholder will work in partnership with the facilities department in ensuring high standards of hospital cleanliness is maintained, embracing the principles outlined in the Matrons charter. The jobholder will be easily identifiable to patients, provide strong leadership through a visible presence and provide support, advice and assistance required by patients, their families and carers. The jobholder will also support the implementation of the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS), being a focal point for advice to patients and carers and local resolution of complaints. Current services comprise wards and departments across Theatres and and Anaesthetics CSU. The jobholder has indirect management of approx. 300 whole time equivalent nursing and support staff. The jobholder has direct line management of the Team Leaders within the CSU or a part of it.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000399

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 3EX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

We are seeking a candidate with strong leadership skills, a proactive mindset, and a compassionate approach to staff wellbeing. Experience in managing complex clinical services and a commitment to innovation and excellence will be essential.

The role holder will be responsible for a broad portfolio, including budgetary oversight, theatre productivity, line management, resource allocation, and strategic development of the service.

A priority for the CSU is the development of a flexible, inclusive, and diverse workforce. This includes embracing innovative models of care, exploring new roles, and designing clear pathways to support and retain our existing staff.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven experience in staff line management, with a track record of fostering high-performing teams.

• Innovative thinking and leadership skills, capable of driving change and inspiring others.

• Clinical expertise and insight, ensuring decisions are grounded in patient-centred care.

• A strategic vision for future services, aligned with organisational goals and responsive to evolving healthcare needs.

 

Why you should join our Team

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is one of the largest and most prestigious teaching hospitals in Europe, renowned for its excellence in specialised services. With over 60 state-of-the-art operating theatres, LTHT delivers cutting-edge care across a wide range of clinical specialties.

Jubilee Theatres is central for some of our most complex and high-acuity services, including Major Trauma, Cardiac, Neurosurgery, Head and Neck, Vascular, PACU (Post Anaesthetic Care Unit), Plastics, and Acute Surgery. This dynamic and fast-paced environment is home to highly skilled multidisciplinary teams who are committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care.

Our department is proud to be diverse, innovative, and patient-focused, consistently striving for excellence in clinical outcomes and patient experience.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Qualifications - Essential Criteria Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2), Registered Midwife or Registered Allied Health Professional qualification (as appropriate), Evidence of Continuing Professional Development, Degree level education/ Equivalent Experience,

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Experience - Essential criteria Audit and Standard Setting, Complaints management, Performance management, Experience at senior level in nursing/ AHP, Budgetary skills

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Skills & behaviours - Essential Change management, Strategic thinker/ Strategic Influencer, Focus on improving performance, Resilience, Empowers other, Influencing & Negotiation skills

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

We are seeking a candidate with strong leadership skills, a proactive mindset, and a compassionate approach to staff wellbeing. Experience in managing complex clinical services and a commitment to innovation and excellence will be essential.

The role holder will be responsible for a broad portfolio, including budgetary oversight, theatre productivity, line management, resource allocation, and strategic development of the service.

A priority for the CSU is the development of a flexible, inclusive, and diverse workforce. This includes embracing innovative models of care, exploring new roles, and designing clear pathways to support and retain our existing staff.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven experience in staff line management, with a track record of fostering high-performing teams.

• Innovative thinking and leadership skills, capable of driving change and inspiring others.

• Clinical expertise and insight, ensuring decisions are grounded in patient-centred care.

• A strategic vision for future services, aligned with organisational goals and responsive to evolving healthcare needs.

 

Why you should join our Team

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is one of the largest and most prestigious teaching hospitals in Europe, renowned for its excellence in specialised services. With over 60 state-of-the-art operating theatres, LTHT delivers cutting-edge care across a wide range of clinical specialties.

Jubilee Theatres is central for some of our most complex and high-acuity services, including Major Trauma, Cardiac, Neurosurgery, Head and Neck, Vascular, PACU (Post Anaesthetic Care Unit), Plastics, and Acute Surgery. This dynamic and fast-paced environment is home to highly skilled multidisciplinary teams who are committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care.

Our department is proud to be diverse, innovative, and patient-focused, consistently striving for excellence in clinical outcomes and patient experience.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Qualifications - Essential Criteria Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2), Registered Midwife or Registered Allied Health Professional qualification (as appropriate), Evidence of Continuing Professional Development, Degree level education/ Equivalent Experience,

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Experience - Essential criteria Audit and Standard Setting, Complaints management, Performance management, Experience at senior level in nursing/ AHP, Budgetary skills

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

Skills & behaviours - Essential Change management, Strategic thinker/ Strategic Influencer, Focus on improving performance, Resilience, Empowers other, Influencing & Negotiation skills

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)

Experience

Essential

  • Audit and Standard Setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)

Experience

Essential

  • Audit and Standard Setting

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 3EX


Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 3EX


Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Nursing

Lisa Fisher

lisa.fisher7@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000399

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS1 3EX


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