Theatre Matron

Job summary
The Theatre Manager is a key senior nursing and operational leader within the Theatres, Pre-assessment and Pain Directorate. The post holder is responsible for the operational management, professional leadership and ongoing development of their designated service, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, high-quality patient care and an outstanding patient experience.

Working closely with clinical, nursing, operational and corporate colleagues, the Theatre Manager will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient, responsive and sustainable theatre services. They will be responsible for optimising theatre utilisation, ensuring compliance with regulatory, professional and trust standards.

We are seeking a theatre expert who is a kind, compassionate and inclusive leader. The successful candidate will provide a visible and supportive presence within clinical areas maintaining a strong focus on patient safety, quality and experience.

The Theatre Manager will be accountable for workforce planning, resource management, budget oversight, operational performance, quality improvement, governance and risk management within their area of responsibility.

The role requires strong clinical credibility, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across specialties, professions and hospital sites to deliver high-performing, patient-centred perioperative services.

Main duties of the job

• As a key member of a multi professional team, ensure appropriate referral and discussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care.
• Ensure patients are assessed, have care plans that are implemented and evaluated in accordance with Trust's evidence based procedural documents.
• To have local open and transparent communication channels that support the team to do the right thing for people we care for, to be bold when they have good ideas and to speak up when things go wrong.
• Act as a clinical expert within sphere of work.
• Have continuous responsibility for the theatre area, providing visible professional leadership and line management for a team of nursing and support staff.
• Ensure staffing is in line with Trust policy.
• Manage budgets and resources efficiently and effectively.
• Be responsible for the safety and cleanliness of the clinical environment.
• Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement in the clinical area.

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

Details
Date posted: 27 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £66,274 to £73,496 a year pa inclusive
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 290-SCCS-2327
Job locations: Trust wide, Praed Street, London, W2 1NY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential

• Registered nurse or ODP (NMC or HCPC)
• Educated to degree level
• Management certificate or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Master's qualification

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience within the peri operative setting
• Experience of leading a team

Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential

• Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
• Ability to lead a large team
• Negotiating skills
• Ability to manage change
• Ability to work effectively under pressure

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.