Job summary To view full details of the forth coming Lewisham Surgical Centre, please click the link below:Work with us at Lewisham Surgical Centre - 1 This is your opportunity to truly shape and contribute to the future of healthcare in South East London by taking on this crucial role as Matron of the forthcoming Lewisham Surgical Centre (LSC) for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT). The Centre, currently under construction at the heart of University Hospital Lewisham, is set to be a cutting edge facility, serving all of south east London and running a high volume of Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) day case procedures. ENT procedures currently have one of the largest waiting lists of any specialty in the country. As such, this will be a fast-paced, highly rewarding role based around two brand-new theatres running six days per week, 10 hours per day, delivering six all-day lists, 48 weeks per year. The centre would be 12 all days extended lists as two theatres. So who are we looking for? The successful applicant will have a high level of clinical expertise, but we are looking for that special person that has been proven to thrive working in such a fast-paced environment - so if you feel that this is a core part of your skillset but you don't quite have expert-level ENT experience, please do not be put off from applying. Main duties of the job To provide strong clinical leadership to ensure the smooth and effective running of the surgical centre and strive for continuous productivity improvements to achieve national elective best practice standards To ensure that the surgical centre activities focus on supporting patient care within available resources and in line with the strategic direction of the SEL Acute Provider Collaborative and the Trust To ensure the delivery of excellent, patient focused and cost-effective services which are responsive to the needs of patient's, carers and General Practitioners and are in line with the Trust's strategic direction and service plans. Undertake root cause and trend analyses for complaints and incidents relating to relate to nursing/ODP, and participate in SI investigations. Identify risks within the area of responsibility and identify, plan, implement and evaluate strategies to reduce and manage risk. To influence strategic development to advance quality of care and enhance the patient experience. Utilise research findings, as applicable, in the delivery of specialist patient care, disseminating relevant information to colleagues Contribute to the development of research / evidence-based practice within the team. If successful, you will be a strong leader and line manager for a team of our clinical nurse specialists and work with other members of TeamLGT, like consultants and our external partners, as you pioneer this new service at Lewisham Surgical Centre About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £61,927 to £68,676 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 197-AO6018 Job locations University Hospital Lewisham Lewisham High Street London SE13 6LH Job description Job responsibilities To provide strong clinical leadership to ensure the smooth and effective running of the surgical centre and strive for continuous productivity improvements to achieve national elective best practice standards through Capped Utilisation of 85% or above through starting on time, minimising turnaround times and avoidable on the day cancellations. -A minimum of 85%-day case procedures through the surgical centre - 97.6 % of surgical patients successfully discharged home on the day of surgery (British Association of Day Surgery BADS) - Performs in line with established activity levels, and particularly Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) specialty average case volumes per theatre session (BADS) - To ensure that the surgical centre activities focus on supporting patient care within available resources and in line with the strategic direction of the SEL Acute Provider Collaborative and the Trust - To ensure the delivery of excellent, patient focused and cost-effective services which are responsive to the needs of patients, carers and General Practitioners and are in line with the Trusts strategic direction and service plans. Where appropriate, support the Clinical Directorate and Surgical Centre Management team to represent the Trust, and with partner organisations, to work closely with them to institute integrated work in in the best interests of patient care, to ensure appropriate public and patient involvement in assessing service quality and improvements. To undertake advanced clinical care, interventions and procedures commensurate and as required within the specialty. To provide expert evidence based advice to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals. Employ effective decision making skills to address complex, distressing and sensitive issues and use effective change management skills to complement them. Undertake comprehensive assessment of patient health needs. Assess, monitor and evaluate disease activity and drug therapy of patients where necessary by initiating and interpreting clinical data, explaining treatment goals and managing side effects. To act as the point of contact for the service. To act as an advocate to empower patients, their families and other carers to participate in decisions regarding their care. Engage patients and carers/families in the planning and delivery of care and the development of services to enhance the patient experience. To participate in the business planning process for the service participating in the formation of business cases. Lead the nursing service review and redesign of pathways ensuring consistency across the organisation and parity of access. To view full details of the job description, please click here: Job description Job responsibilities To provide strong clinical leadership to ensure the smooth and effective running of the surgical centre and strive for continuous productivity improvements to achieve national elective best practice standards through Capped Utilisation of 85% or above through starting on time, minimising turnaround times and avoidable on the day cancellations. -A minimum of 85%-day case procedures through the surgical centre - 97.6 % of surgical patients successfully discharged home on the day of surgery (British Association of Day Surgery BADS) - Performs in line with established activity levels, and particularly Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) specialty average case volumes per theatre session (BADS) - To ensure that the surgical centre activities focus on supporting patient care within available resources and in line with the strategic direction of the SEL Acute Provider Collaborative and the Trust - To ensure the delivery of excellent, patient focused and cost-effective services which are responsive to the needs of patients, carers and General Practitioners and are in line with the Trusts strategic direction and service plans. Where appropriate, support the Clinical Directorate and Surgical Centre Management team to represent the Trust, and with partner organisations, to work closely with them to institute integrated work in in the best interests of patient care, to ensure appropriate public and patient involvement in assessing service quality and improvements. To undertake advanced clinical care, interventions and procedures commensurate and as required within the specialty. To provide expert evidence based advice to patients, carers and other healthcare professionals. Employ effective decision making skills to address complex, distressing and sensitive issues and use effective change management skills to complement them. Undertake comprehensive assessment of patient health needs. Assess, monitor and evaluate disease activity and drug therapy of patients where necessary by initiating and interpreting clinical data, explaining treatment goals and managing side effects. To act as the point of contact for the service. To act as an advocate to empower patients, their families and other carers to participate in decisions regarding their care. Engage patients and carers/families in the planning and delivery of care and the development of services to enhance the patient experience. To participate in the business planning process for the service participating in the formation of business cases. Lead the nursing service review and redesign of pathways ensuring consistency across the organisation and parity of access. To view full details of the job description, please click here: Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Degree Registered nurse [Part 1] / or theatres Practitioner Post registration qualification or equivalent experience in theatres specialty Master's degree in relevant discipline or in process of studying to Masters level or equivalent experience Teaching and assessing qualification Desirable Change or human factor training Experience Essential Proven experience of working in surgical specialities and theatres including high volume and/or day surgery Senior clinical experience within speciality. Partnership/multi-professional working. Managing staff Developing and implementing service development initiatives. Demonstrate experience of change management Developing and implementing educational programmes for patients and staff. Research and audit. Proven track record of staff development and team working Desirable effective budget management Service/professional presentations to a wide group. Knowledge and Skills Essential Advanced nursing skills relevant to specialty Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Experience of managing and leading a team. Working with and within a diverse community Demonstrates innovative thinking. Facilitation skills. Understanding of the health and social care agenda and commissioning processes in the current political environment. Desirable Presentation and publishing experience. Finance and resource management. Knowledge base of research methodology Project management skills. IT skills word/excel Keyboard skills Personal Qualities Essential Leadership qualities Facilitative working style. Sensitivity to emotional situations Able to use own initiative. Ability to deal with stressful situations and to manage conflicting priorities. Able to cope with interruptions and adapting workload to service need. Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team Good attendance record. Flexible and able to work on any hospital site, or community sites. Desirable Presentation and publishing experience. Finance and resource management Knowledge base of research methodology. Project management skills. IT skills word/excel. Keyboard skills Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Degree Registered nurse [Part 1] / or theatres Practitioner Post registration qualification or equivalent experience in theatres specialty Master's degree in relevant discipline or in process of studying to Masters level or equivalent experience Teaching and assessing qualification Desirable Change or human factor training Experience Essential Proven experience of working in surgical specialities and theatres including high volume and/or day surgery Senior clinical experience within speciality. Partnership/multi-professional working. Managing staff Developing and implementing service development initiatives. Demonstrate experience of change management Developing and implementing educational programmes for patients and staff. Research and audit. Proven track record of staff development and team working Desirable effective budget management Service/professional presentations to a wide group. Knowledge and Skills Essential Advanced nursing skills relevant to specialty Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Experience of managing and leading a team. Working with and within a diverse community Demonstrates innovative thinking. Facilitation skills. Understanding of the health and social care agenda and commissioning processes in the current political environment. Desirable Presentation and publishing experience. Finance and resource management. Knowledge base of research methodology Project management skills. IT skills word/excel Keyboard skills Personal Qualities Essential Leadership qualities Facilitative working style. Sensitivity to emotional situations Able to use own initiative. Ability to deal with stressful situations and to manage conflicting priorities. Able to cope with interruptions and adapting workload to service need. Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team Good attendance record. Flexible and able to work on any hospital site, or community sites. Desirable Presentation and publishing experience. Finance and resource management Knowledge base of research methodology. Project management skills. IT skills word/excel. Keyboard skills 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 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Address University Hospital Lewisham Lewisham High Street London SE13 6LH Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)