Operating Theatre Manager

About the role

This role offers the opportunity to lead at scale within a highly respected service with a well-established robotic surgery programme. Your expertise, judgement and leadership presence will have a visible impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide confident clinical and operational leadership across operating theatres, ensuring safe, effective and high-quality perioperative services
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary theatre teams across scrub, anaesthetics and recovery, setting clear expectations and supporting performance in a demanding environment
• Oversee theatre utilisation, list management and workforce planning, maintaining grip during periods of pressure and change
• Hold responsibility for budgets, clinical governance, risk management, audit activity and CQC compliance within the theatre department
• Work closely with Consultants and senior stakeholders to support service development, manage complexity and introduce new surgical techniques and technology

Requirements

You’ll work closely with highly regarded Consultants and senior clinical colleagues, building credibility through clear decision making, confident leadership and a calm, assured approach in a complex clinical environment.

Qualifications

A recognised professional qualification with current NMC or HCPC registration

Skills

Proven experience in a senior theatre leadership role within operating theatres or a complex perioperative setting

Strong knowledge of patient safety, clinical governance, quality improvement and regulatory compliance

The confidence and resilience to lead multidisciplinary teams, influence senior stakeholders and manage differing perspectives constructively

The ability to remain calm, decisive and visible within a fast-paced clinical environment

Benefits

Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Pay

Competitive, with an excellent benefits package

Schedule

Full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Permanent