Band 8a Operational Manager - Sterile Services Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Harrow; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment stability

Specialist committees involvement

Experience in a specialist Trust

London location perks

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Band 8a Operational Manager to lead the Theatre Sterile Services Unit (TSSU) in Harrow, London. The role oversees Trust-wide decontamination services and ensures high standards of safety, governance and quality improvement.

It offers a challenging, influential position within an NHS Orthopaedic Trust on a full-time ongoing basis. You will manage staffing, budgets and service delivery targets, provide expert advice to executive and clinical teams, and drive

Qualifications

• Must have leadership and management experience in Sterile or Theatre Services.
• Experience with governance, policy development and quality improvement.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication and team leadership abilities.
• Evidence of project/change management and service development work.

Responsibilities

• Lead Trust-wide decontamination services and ensure safety and compliance.
• Oversee the Theatre Sterile Services Unit daily operations.
• Advise executive and clinical leadership teams.

Skills

Sterile Services mgmt

Theatre Services

Project & change management

ISO standards

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Audit & research

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

PRINCE2 qualification

Advanced management qualification

Job description

Job Title: Band 8a Operational Manager

Specialism: Theatre Sterile Services Unit (TSSU)

Location: Harrow, London (UK)

Salary: £60 hourly

Type: Full-time, Ongoing

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? This is an exciting opportunity to join our Sterile Services Team as a Band 8a Operational Manager in the vibrant city of Harrow, London. We are offering a competitive rate of £60 per hour for a full-time role, with 37.5 hours per week. As the Operational Manager, you will be at the helm of Trust-wide decontamination services, making a real impact in healthcare delivery. This ongoing contract is perfect for those seeking flexibility and the chance to be part of a dynamic and supportive team in a specialist orthopaedic NHS Trust.

Perks and benefits

• Full-time employment allows for a stable work-life balance and job security while you navigate the ever-changing landscape of healthcare.
• Participation in specialist committees, including the Infection Control Committee, Medical Device Procurement and the Executive Decontamination Committee, providing you with unique insights and learning opportunities.
• Experience working within a specialist Trust, where you will be on the cutting edge of sterile services innovation.
• Being based in London offers the perks of a bustling city life with a blend of culture, history, and a wealth of leisure activities.

What you will do

• Lead and manage Trust-wide decontamination services, ensuring compliance and safety.
• Oversee the operational management of the Theatre Sterile Services Unit on a daily basis.
• Provide expert advice to executive and clinical leadership teams.
• Implement governance frameworks and operational policies for decontamination.
• Maintain compliance with CQC, MHRA and national standards while driving quality assurance initiatives.
• Oversee the management and procurement of surgical instruments and medical devices.
• Develop business strategies, service reports, and funding initiatives.
• Manage staffing, budgets, and service delivery targets.
• Lead investigations and quality improvement projects.
• Represent the service in departmental and Trust-wide meetings.
• Foster the development of the Sterile Services workforce through training and supervision.

Requirements

• Membership in the Institute of Decontamination Sciences or willingness to undertake.
• RGN (Theatres), ODP or equivalent experience.
• Strong management experience within Sterile Services or Theatre Services.
• Comprehensive project and change management experience.
• ISO standards knowledge and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and lead teams successfully.
• Degree or equivalent experience.
• Advanced qualifications in management or project management (PRINCE2).
• Experience in research, audit, and service development programs.

Harrow, London

Harrow, London is an excellent place to work and live. With a rich heritage, fantastic transport links to central London, and a thriving community spirit, it's the perfect spot for both city slickers and those who enjoy a quieter pace. Embrace a role where your contributions make a difference every day in a location that offers the best of both worlds!