Role Summary
Are you a Registered Nurse with Theatre experience or an Operating Department Practitioner ready for a new challenge? Due to internal promotion, we are looking to for a Clinical Matron to join our renowned PEOC (Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre) Operating Theatres.
You’ll be joining a department with an outstanding reputation, working on specialised surgeries, including robotics, research studies, and supporting trauma services. The friendly and supportive team, are dedicated to providing safe, exceptional care to patients.
Make a difference as part of an NHS trust that truly values and invests in its people. Plus, enjoy a great work-life balance with Devon's two stunning coastlines, breath-taking National Parks, and vibrant cities right on your doorstep.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
As Clinical Matron for PEOC, you’ll play a key role within the surgical care group, providing professional leadership and management of 5 orthopaedic theatres. You will have responsibility and accountability for the provision of the highest standard of clinical care in
the pre and perioperative setting.
In this busy and varied role, you’ll play an active part in the professional networks within the Royal Devon. You won’t be on your own, you’ll be supported by the Divisional Nurses for advice, support development and professional guidance.
Key duties:
· Provide visible leadership support, advice, and assistance required by patients, their families, and carers
· Focus on ensuring positive outcomes for patient/client safety, patient experience, and user engagement
· Maintain activity levels, managing service pressures & patient flow
· Ensure the highest levels of patient care and clinical outcomes
· lead on delegated projects on behalf of the Divisional Nurses
· support to the Divisional Nurses for day to day operational issues, and deputise as required
Why join our team?
Training and development opportunities are in high supply here. Whether you are interested in clinical or leadership development courses, we'll support you in finding the best way to grow. We actively encourage CPD and you will have an opportunity to spend time with our range of specialists as part of this.
Innovation and research are central at the Royal Devon, reflected in our collaborative project winning the HSJ Towards Net Zero award for reducing anaesthetic gases in healthcare.
A healthy work-life balance is essential and Devon is a great place to enjoy it. We have a flexible working policy that we are happy to discuss to establish suitable options for you and the department.
A great place to live and work – Exeter, the base location for this role, is a vibrant university city with lots of recreational opportunities and direct train links to London and the north.
We are near to two National Parks – Dartmoor and Exmoor, and beautiful world-class beaches enable a fantastic lifestyle. Don’t just take our word for it, the Telegraph recently ranked Devon as the best county in England, scoring highly for natural wonders, history and culture in their readers poll.
Working Pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Paula Jones, Senior Theatre Matron on paula.jones48@nhs.net 01392404206
As an inclusive employer, 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. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
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 vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending 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. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
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.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
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.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
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.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
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. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- 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.
