Band 8a - Matron for Surgery, Surgery, Anaesthetics and Cancer

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. West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Band 8a - Matron for Surgery, Surgery, Anaesthetics and Cancer The closing date is 19 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We have exciting opportunities for two experienced and dynamic senior nurses to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as Matron for Trauma and Orthopaedics and Matron for Surgery and Urology. These senior leadership roles will work together to provide visible, compassionate and professional leadership across surgical inpatient and outpatient areas, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. We are looking for two inspirational leaders with substantial clinical and operational experience, excellent communication skills and a passion for service improvement. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to lead quality, governance, patient experience, workforce development and operational performance across the specialty. These are cross-site positions and participation in the senior nurse out-of-hours rota will be required. *Please note interviews are to take place on Friday 23rd October* Main duties of the job You will provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple services within the division, supporting teams to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and outstanding patient experiences. Key responsibilities include: Leading and supporting Senior Sisters/Charge Nurses and multidisciplinary teams. Driving patient safety, quality improvement and governance initiatives. Ensuring effective workforce planning, recruitment, retention and staff development. Supporting patient flow and achievement of key performance targets. Managing resources effectively and contributing to financial and business planning. Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and evidence-based practice. Working collaboratively with clinical, operational and external partners to transform services and improve outcomes. About us With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of you