Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic nurse leader to join the Surgery, Theatres and Patient Access Division as a Matron. The post holder will provide visible clinical and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care across surgical services.
Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the Matron will be responsible for quality governance, patient experience, workforce management, and service performance, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compassionate leadership.
The successful candidate will be an influential leader with a strong commitment to patient safety, staff wellbeing and infection prevention standards, whilst supporting teams in delivery of outstanding care, supporting the achievement of Trust objectives and service improvement priorities across the division.
Main duties of the jobAre you dynamic, highly motivated and committed to improving patient outcomes and experience?
We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic nursing leader who is passionate about nursing and delivering the best patient care, and who can provide leadership and strategic direction for their clinical areas. To undertake this challenging role you will need to have extensive experience in leading and managing nursing teams within an acute setting. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will be pro-active, have a proven track record of quality improvement and will ensure that service needs and patient experience are met to the high standards we aspire to.
Professional development and support in this key leadership role will be seen as a priority.
About usManchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career.
We deliver care to over 1 million patients and users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation. You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You'll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.
MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You'll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery. We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation's success. Join us and help shape the future of our Trust - make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.
Key informationClosing date: 27 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-WTWA-8350042-RL3
Essential qualifications and experience- Relevant professional qualification RGN
- Educated to Degree Level in health-related studies or equivalent experience
- Strong nursing surgical background
- Substantial experience at Band 7
- Leadership qualities, Team Leader/Team worker
- Experience of successfully managing the implementation of change
- Communication, presentation, report writing, negotiating and influencing skills
Desirable- Master's Degree
- Management qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Budget resource optimisation
- Performance management
- Experience leading organisational change or service redesign projects
How to applyApply through our website
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. 