Job summary
The Theatre Matron is accountable jointly with the Lead practitioner and ADD for managing patient flow efficiently and effectively for all aspects of clinical governance within their remit.
As a member of the senior team within the Division, the Matron will act as a professional role model to all Nurses/practitioners and will take corrective action to uphold the standards required of the Trust and the profession. This will include participating in hospital specific shift arrangements to provide professional advice and leadership during evenings (including nights in extreme circumstances), weekends and bank holidays in support of the operational teams.
Main duties of the job
Assist patients/service users/carers/relatives during incidental contacts. Accountable for ensuring the appropriate and effective development, delivery and monitoring of patient care and service across their division. Monitor the quality and timeliness of nursing care and service provision in accordance with relevant professional and local standards. Responsible for ensuring that care is delivered in a safe, efficient, effective and timely manner
The successful applicant will be responsible for the management of main theatres and pre op assessment. They will be supported by the lead practitioner for surgery and the Directorate manager for critical care.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-NAM8ASUR-02-26
Job locations
Stockport
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Matron will act as a professional role model to all Nurses and will take corrective action to uphold the standards required of the Trust and the profession.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Matron will act as a professional role model to all Nurses and will take corrective action to uphold the standards required of the Trust and the profession.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* leadership and management course or working towards
* Degree level or relevant experience
* RN or AHP registrant
Desirable
* Excellent understanding and evidence of successful financial management of large budgets
Knowledge
Essential
* Wide knowledge of developments in the NHS impacting on Trust including Comprehensive understanding of current NHS initiatives and targets.
Desirable
* Confident with HR policies and procedures and demonstrable evidence of managing significant numbers of staff.
Experience
Essential
* Ability to lead the directorate with vision and determination.
* Effective written communication skills including analysis and presentation of reports.
* Able to give effective oral presentations when expressing ideas to groups or individuals.
* Ability to analyse complex issues and make decisions.
Desirable
* Accreditation (CQC) and revalidation knowledge and experience.
skills and abilities
Essential
* Negotiating / influencing skills
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Recent evidence of clinical experience within the theatres setting.
* Able to assist with ward staffing and MOD rota
Desirable
* Project management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* leadership and management course or working towards
* Degree level or relevant experience
* RN or AHP registrant
Desirable
* Excellent understanding and evidence of successful financial management of large budgets
Knowledge
Essential
* Wide knowledge of developments in the NHS impacting on Trust including Comprehensive understanding of current NHS initiatives and targets.
Desirable
* Confident with HR policies and procedures and demonstrable evidence of managing significant numbers of staff.
Experience
Essential
* Ability to lead the directorate with vision and determination.
* Effective written communication skills including analysis and presentation of reports.
* Able to give effective oral presentations when expressing ideas to groups or individuals.
* Ability to analyse complex issues and make decisions.
Desirable
* Accreditation (CQC) and revalidation knowledge and experience.
skills and abilities
Essential
* Negotiating / influencing skills
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Recent evidence of clinical experience within the theatres setting.
* Able to assist with ward staffing and MOD rota
Desirable
* Project management
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stockport
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
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Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stockport
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Employer's website
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