Theatre Manager

Overview

As Theatre Manager you will lead a busy multi‑specialty theatre unit, delivering excellent patient care while steering clinical governance and performance. You will mentor staff, align theatre operations with the hospital strategy, and drive safety, quality, and financial targets in a fast‑paced environment. You partner with the theatre coordinator, team leads, and senior leadership to build capability and ensure outstanding outcomes. This role offers a chance to shape a high‑performing theatre service within a respected private provider.

Pay / Benefits

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• pension with employer and employee contributions
• Spire for you rewards platform
• free Bupa wellness screening
• private medical insurance
• life assurance

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and managerial leadership across the theatre department
• Act as role model and mentor to clinical staff to promote best practice
• Support the theatre coordinator, team leads, and senior leadership
• Develop the skills of others and self through ongoing learning
• Embed Clinical Governance and Risk management in daily practice
• Implement controls to achieve KPI and financial targets in line with hospital strategy
• Drive excellence in patient care and service delivery
• Oversee a multispecialty theatre unit with six operating theatres
• Ensure compliance with legislation, AfPP guidelines, and CQC requirements
• Lead ongoing performance management, appraisals, and team development

Key requirements

• HCPC or NMC Registered
• Evidence of management/leadership in a Senior Theatre role (Lead/Deputy)
• Strong clinical background with orthopaedic experience
• Motivated, resilient, and capable in challenging environments
• Compassionate with excellent patient care and communication
• Experience in staff performance management and development
• Knowledge of clinical standards, AfPP guidelines, and CQC domains
• Experience in the independent sector is advantageous

• compassion
• strong communication
• leadership
• clinical governance
• risk management
• AfPP guidelines

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