Matron Pre-assessment and Day units

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Matron Pre-assessment and Day units The closing date is 18 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated individual to lead and develop high-performing pre-assessment and day surgery services, while playing a pivotal role in transforming perioperative pathways across the Trust. As Matron, you will provide visible and compassionate leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, operational managers and clinical leaders, you will drive service improvement, support elective recovery programmes and contribute to the strategic development of modern perioperative services. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the future of pre-operative assessment and day surgery pathways, ensuring patients receive seamless, timely and high-quality care from referral through to discharge. Main duties of the job An experienced senior nurse leader, ideally working at Matron, Senior Sister/Charge Nurse or equivalent level. Knowledgeable in perioperative care, pre-assessment services, day surgery and elective pathways. Experienced in leading service transformation and quality improvement projects. Able to demonstrate strong operational management and workforce leadership skills. Skilled in managing complex change and influencing across multidisciplinary teams. Committed to delivering outstanding patient care and improving patient experience. Passionate about staff development, inclusion and creating positive workplace cultures. About us Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants 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 Details Date posted 05 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 197-R-LC8789 Job locations University Hospital Lewisham Lewisham High Street Lewisham SE13 6LH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities Provide professional nursing leadership for Pre-Assessment and Day Unit services across the Trust. Lead the transformation and optimisation of perioperative pathways to improve patient experience, efficiency and clinical outcomes. Drive the development of innovative models of care that support elective recovery and national best practice standards. Ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective car