Senior Nurse Surgical Division Theatres and Peri-operative Medicine
This post is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual with extensive theatre and perioperative nursing experience and leadership skills, who is highly motivated, energetic and driven. It will appeal to anyone who thrives in an environment focused on building upon and continually improving quality, safety and patient experience.
Job Summary
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Divisional Triumvirate teams and Director of Nursing, and will professionally and clinically support the nursing workforce for allocated service areas. You will be responsible for the provision of safe, quality and effective services, and day‑to‑day operational management of the services within your remit. You will ensure the Theatre and Peri‑operative Medicine services provide the highest standards of professional practice, budgetary and performance management, and service improvement at all times, driving quality to ensure outstanding patient care is at the heart of all we do.
We are seeking to recruit an inspirational leader with the ability to provide strategic vision, clinical expertise and the ability to direct and influence change, and to develop and support the operational and strategic portfolio. You will possess a demonstrable record of success in change management, service improvement and reduction of harm.
Main duties of the job
* Provide forward‑thinking clinical and professional leadership to nursing staff at all levels within their service group, ensuring nursing care is delivered to a high standard and nursing resource is managed effectively.
* Contribute to the ongoing implementation of the nursing and midwifery strategy, ensuring achievements of all objectives and proactively modernising nursing roles in accordance with patient needs.
* Undertake key functions of the Modern Matron role to ensure the patient experience in wards/departments is of the highest possible standard, with particular emphasis on dignity and compassion.
* Work in partnership with the Service Clinical Director and Service General Manager to develop the services strategic direction and policy framework, ensuring effective governance arrangements are implemented and maintained.
About Us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation. Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and to provide safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
* Date posted: 05 January 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 8b
* Salary: £72,921 to £83,362 per annum (inclusive)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time, flexible working
* Reference number: 259‑7590807RLH‑A
* Job location: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachment(s) below.
Person Specification
Essential – Experience
* Experience working in a senior nursing role (8a or above) in a Theatre & Peri‑Operative environment.
* Evidence of managerial responsibilities and operational experience in an acute setting, including supervision of staff, students and HR issues.
* Ability to analyse complex problems and develop practical solutions.
* Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively, prioritising work programmes amid competing demands.
* Ability to manage and deliver to deadlines within resources.
* Significant financial and budgetary management, with evidence of contributing to cost improvement programmes.
Essential – Skills
* Able to evaluate and be critical of self.
* Extensive, complex staff management experience.
* Ability to initiate and implement large‑scale change.
* Good analytical and organisational ability.
* Demonstrates strong leadership skills.
* Ability to influence and facilitate MDT working.
* Effective problem‑solving and QI skills.
* Awareness of developments in the NHS and service delivery.
* Involved in bringing about change to a service/department.
* Experience of implementing evidence‑based practice.
Essential – Knowledge
* Extensive clinical and managerial knowledge and experience in Perioperative and/or Critical Care settings.
* Knowledge of change management processes.
Essential – Qualifications
* Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
* Leadership course/development programme.
Desirable
* Formal recognised Management/Leadership qualification.
* Masters degree or equivalent in related subject (or on a Masters level programme).
Other
* Able to generate new ideas to develop and improve services.
* Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
* Ability to motivate and influence others.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
* Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
* Address: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR
* Website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
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