Theatre Matron

Main area Matron - Theatres Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent: On site working - including some weekend work Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (per annum) Job ref 407-SURGERY-7567561 Employer Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Walsall Manor Hospital Town Walsall Salary £55,690 - £62,682 pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 24/12/2025 23:59 Interview date 19/01/2026 Theatre Matron NHS AfC: Band 8a Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021 We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and home based care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes. We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trust’s values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce. Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement. The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment. We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and our patients. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information available at COVID-19 Vaccination | How to access your vaccine in the Black Country and West Birmingham (blackcountryandwestbirmccg.nhs.uk). Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold. RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM Job overview The Theatre Matron will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational day to day management of the theatre practice setting, including standards of care, budget management and control, clinical governance staff development and training. They will provide clinical and professional leadership ensuring that action is taken at all levels to empower all staff to provide high standards of care in a safe environment. They will be highly visible, accessible and act as a champion for privacy and dignity, professional standards and patient advocacy. They will act as a role model, demonstrate respect, dignity and compassion when delivering their professional duties, and uphold the principles of equality and diversity. Main duties of the job Under the direction of Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing, Divisional Director of Operations and Divisional Medical Director, the post holder will work alongside the Theatre Manager and Care Group Managers to support the planning, development and delivery of multi-specialty services to ensure that there is a common understanding of capacity and demand to ensure the best possible use of resources. They will support the development of a sustainable safe workforce that is fit for the future with the department Educators. They will ensure services are delivered in a culture where patient safety, high clinical quality, service improvement and financial accountability are paramount. The post holder may be expected to provide support to other services in the Division in the absence of peers. When required, he/she will deputise in the absence of the Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing. Working for our organisation Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see both of the attachments for both the job description and personal specification for further details. Person specification NMC Registration NMC Registration Number Relevant surgical qualification/experience working towards degree or above Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to motivate individuals and teams Evidence of accredited management / leadership training or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level Experience planning and implementing service developments An understanding of the need to assess the quality of service delivered and how this can be achieved, can demonstrate participation in the benchmarking process and implementation of service improvement. Interview Relevant surgical qualification/experience working towards degree or above Evidence of accredited management / leadership training or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level Substantial experience working at AfC Band 7, managing a department in an acute NHS healthcare provider. Working knowledge of theatre audits, CQC standards and can relate to the practicalities of the clinical area Must have a clear understanding of their professional responsibilities and relate it to the position incorporating the Trust values Awareness of strengths and weaknesses and areas for development Other Flexible and positive attitude to healthcare, caring manner with dignity and respect for others, while demonstrating a strong sense of personal and collective responsibility Relevant surgical qualification/experience working towards degree or above Awareness of strengths and weaknesses and areas for development Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to the internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement. Please Note that this post may be identified as suitable and a preference given for Internal at Risk Employees We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment. IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM References from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. When completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover this period. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed. Please review the attached Job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential job requirements. Candidates should be aware that, regardless of country of origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post, will be assessed during the selection process. Referee email addresses should be provided on your application form. Following the closing date, if you have not heard from us within 6 weeks you may assume your application has been unsuccessful. We reserve the right to close this job early. Interested applicants are therefore advised to apply as early as possible. If a large number of applicants meet the essential criteria then random selection will be applied. We are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible and committed to equal opportunities. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application numbers Please note this vacancy may close early due to high volume of applications #J-18808-Ljbffr