Deputy Matron Theatres - Band 7

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The closing date is 20 October 2026

This exciting opportunity has arisen to work collaboratively with the Matrons for Theatres to strategically lead the service, alongside the 'service line tri, within a deputy Matron role

To jointly lead the nursing team within Theatres in an engaged, collaborative, cohesive, pro‑active and progressive manner to maintain 'Outstanding' standards of patient care and service delivery.

To deliver and role model effective, transformational leadership and operational decision making within Theatres

To work in manner that promotes kind and compassionate leadership and on‑going professional development of self and others

To work collaboratively with the senior team to drive patient safety and quality forwards through the development and implementation of service and quality improvement projects.

To work collaboratively with the Matron to strategically lead the Theatre Service alongside the service line 'tri.

To deputise for the Matron in their absence, and at other times as agreed, representing the theatres service as appropriate

To take a joint strategic nursing lead to ensure the safe and effective delivery of care for patients within the defined clinical area.

To take day to day responsibility and accountability for safe staffing levels and patient flow across the theatres service.

To maintain high visibility and clinical expertise, role modelling high standards of care, evidence based practice and effective leadership within UK law, NMC, HCPC and Trust policies and guidelines.

To undertake additional divisional and trust responsibilities as agreed.

Have an overview/lead on recruitment and retention of theatres

Providing visible, accessible and authoritative leadership to staff and acting as an expert role model to ensure the excellence and effectiveness of all clinical/surgical practice while maintaining a clinical presence within the theatres as required

Organisation Chart

Divisional Director of Quality & Nursing

Matrons of Theatres

Deputy Theatre Matrons

Band 7 Speciality Team Managers

Team Band 6s

Registered Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners/Theatre Associate Practitioners

Health Care Assistants

Organisational arrangements

The Deputy Matron will work directly alongside the Matron, Band 7 nursing team be line managed by the Matron for Theatres

Job responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

Registered Nurse/ODP with the NMC/HCPC holding extensive post registration experience

Experience of deputising for senior department staff

Evidence of delegation and personal time management skills

Able to demonstrate expert clinical competence in a surgical environment with highly developed specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience

Possess a high level of awareness and understanding of contemporary issues in anaesthesia and in the wider health and nursing environment, with evidence of continuing professional development

Evidence of teaching and assessing experience and an appropriate qualification with a commitment to the ongoing development of all team staff and nursing services provided

Experience of motivating staff and team building, with proven analytical skills and staff development through appraisal and performance management

Developed/Enhanced IT skills

Experience as a lead resource for disseminating clinical skills and knowledge

Understanding and experience of implementing research based practice

Recognised management course or equivalent level of competence gained through experience

Effective communication, interpersonal,…