Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Exeter, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
8
Posted:
22.01.2025
Expiry Date:
08.03.2025
Job Description:
Role Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and passionate Registered Nurse/Allied Health Professional to join the senior leadership team in the Surgical Care Group as Senior Matron for Theatre Services at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust ("RDUH").
About the Role
RDUH Theatre activity is delivered across 6 different sites in Devon. The purpose of this role is to focus on theatres directly under the surgical care group while facilitating collaborative working across all theatres at RDUH. The successful applicant will aim to continuously improve our safety culture, workforce transformation, standards of care, and theatre utilisation amid increasing operational demands and theatre expansion. The post holder will strategically lead on programmes linked to governance and safety (NatSSIPS2), workforce retention, recruitment, transformation & education, theatre expansion, and Day Surgery pathways.
This new and exciting role requires an ambitious and dynamic leader with a proven history of delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care. Drawing on your expertise and experience, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence, shaping a shared vision for theatre care that aligns with the Transformation agenda and the Trust Strategy. You will be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, able to connect with and inspire others to thrive.
Please note that this job description and the banding are subject to the completion of the job matching process, and there may be some small amendments required to the job description.
Working hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Lucy Bates, Director of Patient Care (Surgical). The Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 10,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services extend our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes.
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities, and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit. You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure options, and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
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