# Matron for Theatres > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/matron-for-theatres/977874f7-d948-4d49-a7e0-f53e97ac1aff - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/matron-for-theatres/977874f7-d948-4d49-a7e0-f53e97ac1aff.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Bath - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum, pro rata (if part time) - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Duty Matron) - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Compressed hours, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T10:36:27.231Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Somerset/Bath/Royal_United_Hospitals_Bath_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Surgery_Clinical_Management/Surgery_Clinical_Management-v8077722 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8077722?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ruh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview My name is Mel and I am the Divisional Director of Nursing for Surgery. Together with Elaine, Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing for Surgery and with our team of six Matrons, we are responsible for the effectiveness of professional leadership and development of nursing within the Surgical Division in order to facilitate the delivery of excellent clinical practice. Are you ready to make a real difference?  We’re looking for an experienced, passionate senior clinical leader to join our Surgical Division as a Matron for Theatres.  This is your chance to lead with confidence, champion innovation, and shape the future of patient care in a supportive, forward-thinking team. Do you thrive on the challenge of ensuring quality, safe care and fostering a positive experience for both patients and staff?  If so, we want you to bring your passion and expertise to our team. At the RUH we’re proud of our close-knit, supportive culture.  As part of our senior nursing team, you’ll join a group that values collaboration, understands the challenges we face, and works together to provide outstanding care and exceptional leadership. This is a full-time role; however, we recognise the importance of flexibility and would be very happy to consider applications from candidates wishing to work reduced hours (for example, 30 hours per week). ### Main duties of the job Why this role matters As a Matron for Theatres, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping nursing practice and driving excellence across our division.  This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to influence patient outcomes, empower staff, and contribute to service improvements that make a tangible difference. What you’ll do: - Lead and inspire teams to deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centred care - Champion evidence-based practice and innovative approaches to improve outcomes Act as a visible, accessible role model for staff, patients, and families - Support the Clinical Lead and Specialty Manager with the corporate nursing agenda - Manage Sisters/Charge Nurses/Team Leaders effectively and fairly - Drive quality initiatives, audits, and service improvements while maintaining financial performance ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities What we’re looking for: - An experienced senior clinical leader with proven leadership skills - A strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement - Ability to mentor, motivate, and support nursing professionals. - Passion for making a difference and delivering excellence in care ## Job Details My name is Mel and I am the Divisional Director of Nursing for Surgery. Together with Elaine, Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing for Surgery and with our team of six Matrons, we are responsible for the effectiveness of professional leadership and development of nursing within the Surgical Division in order to facilitate the delivery of excellent clinical practice. Are you ready to make a real difference? We’re looking for an experienced, passionate senior clinical leader to join our Surgical Division as a Matron for Theatres. This is your chance to lead with confidence, champion innovation, and shape the future of patient care in a supportive, forward-thinking team. Do you thrive on the challenge of ensuring quality, safe care and fostering a positive experience for both patients and staff? If so, we want you to bring your passion and expertise to our team. At the RUH we’re proud of our close-knit, supportive culture. As part of our senior nursing team, you’ll join a group that values collaboration, understands the challenges we face, and works together to provide outstanding care and exceptional leadership. This is a full-time role; however, we recognise the importance of flexibility and would be very happy to consider applications from candidates wishing to work reduced hours (for example, 30 hours per week). ## Job Description Why this role matters As a Matron for Theatres, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping nursing practice and driving excellence across our division. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to influence patient outcomes, empower staff, and contribute to service improvements that make a tangible difference. What you’ll do: Lead and inspire teams to deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centred care Champion evidence-based practice and innovative approaches to improve outcomes Act as a visible, accessible role model for staff, patients, and families Support the Clinical Lead and Specialty Manager with the corporate nursing agenda Manage Sisters/Charge Nurses/Team Leaders effectively and fairly Drive quality initiatives, audits, and service improvements while maintaining financial performance ## Responsibilities What we’re looking for: An experienced senior clinical leader with proven leadership skills A strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement Ability to mentor, motivate, and support nursing professionals. Passion for making a difference and delivering excellence in care ## Person Specification ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Significant experience working at band 7 level in a leadership role (4) - Demonstrable experience of achieving changed clinical practice and improving services to increase quality and effectiveness - Demonstrable experience of developing staff and teams ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 456.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10369664) - [join the ruh (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3030) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.