The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced and inspiring nursing leader to join our operating department as Matron (Theatre). This is a high-visibility leadership role where your presence, judgement, and compassion will directly influence patient safety, staff confidence, and the quality of theatre services. You will act as a senior clinical leader — supporting teams, shaping standards, and ensuring that care delivery is safe, efficient, and person-centred. This role combines operational leadership with professional influence, allowing you to guide service improvement while remaining closely connected to frontline care. What the Role Involves As Theatre Matron, you will: Provide visible clinical leadership across theatre environments Support and develop nursing and perioperative staff Lead governance, safety, and quality improvement initiatives Manage staffing, resources, and service priorities Collaborate with clinicians and senior leaders to shape service delivery Promote a culture of wellbeing, accountability, and continuous learning Lead change projects that improve patient outcomes You will work in a fast-paced setting that requires resilience, clear communication, and confident decision-making. Working Environment The Trust serves communities across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood, and neighbouring counties. Care is delivered through a clinically led, collaborative culture where teamwork, respect, and compassion are core expectations. Colleagues are supported through strong wellbeing initiatives, development pathways, and inclusive leadership. The organisation actively encourages applications from under-represented groups to ensure the workforce reflects the communities served. Professional Requirements You must have: Current RN/RM registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience Teaching/assessing qualification (or equivalent) Evidence of continuing professional development Significant senior nursing leadership experience in complex acute settings Desirable: postgraduate or management qualifications and experience leading patient safety or service improvement programmes. Knowledge & Leadership Profile You will demonstrate: Strong understanding of contemporary healthcare and professional standards Leadership within multidisciplinary clinical environments Excellent communication, reporting, and teaching skills Ability to manage pressure and competing priorities Experience influencing organisational change Commitment to patient safety and workforce development Experience working with regulatory standards and quality frameworks is advantageous. Safeguarding & Legal Requirements This post involves regulated activity and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check Applicants requiring sponsorship should review Skilled Worker eligibility guidance Eligible healthcare roles overview Professional registration and NHS career guidance: NHS Careers NHS employment records and workforce systems information Why Join This Team You will join a Trust recognised for staff engagement and care quality, where: Clinical leadership is valued and supported Staff wellbeing is actively prioritised Development and progression opportunities are encouraged Innovation and improvement are embedded in daily work This role offers the chance to shape theatre services while mentoring future leaders and strengthening patient care standards.