Senior Theatre Matron | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £70,396 - £80,837 Inclusive of Outer HCAS per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stanmore, HA7 4LP |
| Company: | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7712747/392-RNOH-1378 |
Summary
RNOH is looking for an experienced and dynamic Senior Theatre Matron (Band 8b) to lead Operating Theatre Services. This pivotal role provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure safe, high-quality perioperative care, drive service transformation, and enhance patient experience. Responsibilities include managing theatre operations, workforce planning, quality governance, and compliance with clinical standards, as well as overseeing recruitment, staff development, and budget management. The post holder will also champion innovation, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
The Senior Matron for Theatres will provide expert clinical and professional leadership, ensuring safe, high-quality perioperative care. The role involves leading operational delivery, managing resources and budgets, and driving service transformation to improve patient safety, experience, and efficiency. You will oversee workforce development, embed robust governance processes, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to influence strategic planning. Acting as a visible senior leader, you will support staff and patients, promote education and research, and participate in the on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support.
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:
• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
• Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
• Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."
At RNOH, we’re committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.
Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
At RNOH, we are more than a workplace—we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
The Senior Theatre Matron provides expert leadership and operational oversight for Operating Theatre Services at RNOH. The role ensures safe, high-quality patient care, compliance with clinical standards, and delivery of the theatre transformation agenda. Key responsibilities include:
• Clinical Leadership:Accountable for theatre operations, promoting best practice, patient dignity, and safety. Supports complex cases and maintains robust monitoring processes.
• Professional Management:Line manages theatre staff, oversees workforce planning, recruitment, and retention. Ensures compliance with mandatory training and HR processes.
• Quality Governance:Implements governance frameworks, audits, and risk management to maintain CQC standards and improve patient experience.
• Education & Workforce Development:Leads staff development, training programmes, and fosters a culture of continuous professional growth.
• Research & Improvement:Drives quality improvement initiatives and supports research projects aligned with Trust strategy.
• Financial Accountability:Manages delegated budgets, contributes to business planning, and ensures efficient resource use.
• Communication & Collaboration:Engages with multidisciplinary teams, communicates complex information, and represents theatres at senior forums.
• Safeguarding & EDI:Promotes safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery.
This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Feb 2026
The Senior Matron for Theatres will provide expert clinical and professional leadership, ensuring safe, high-quality perioperative care. The role involves leading operational delivery, managing resources and budgets, and driving service transformation to improve patient safety, experience, and efficiency. You will oversee workforce development, embed robust governance processes, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to influence strategic planning. Acting as a visible senior leader, you will support staff and patients, promote education and research, and participate in the on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support.
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:
• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
• Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
• Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."
At RNOH, we’re committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.
Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
At RNOH, we are more than a workplace—we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
The Senior Theatre Matron provides expert leadership and operational oversight for Operating Theatre Services at RNOH. The role ensures safe, high-quality patient care, compliance with clinical standards, and delivery of the theatre transformation agenda. Key responsibilities include:
• Clinical Leadership:Accountable for theatre operations, promoting best practice, patient dignity, and safety. Supports complex cases and maintains robust monitoring processes.
• Professional Management:Line manages theatre staff, oversees workforce planning, recruitment, and retention. Ensures compliance with mandatory training and HR processes.
• Quality Governance:Implements governance frameworks, audits, and risk management to maintain CQC standards and improve patient experience.
• Education & Workforce Development:Leads staff development, training programmes, and fosters a culture of continuous professional growth.
• Research & Improvement:Drives quality improvement initiatives and supports research projects aligned with Trust strategy.
• Financial Accountability:Manages delegated budgets, contributes to business planning, and ensures efficient resource use.
• Communication & Collaboration:Engages with multidisciplinary teams, communicates complex information, and represents theatres at senior forums.
• Safeguarding & EDI:Promotes safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery.
This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Feb 2026
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