General Manager - Theatres and Sterile ServicesBand 8c

University Hospitals Dorset; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a General Manager for Theatres and Sterile Services. The successful candidate will lead efforts in delivering high-quality patient services, oversee strategic initiatives like the Theatres Improvement Programme, and ensure operational efficiency across various surgical services. This role demands extensive knowledge and experience in healthcare management, focusing on quality, performance, and strategic alignment. The position is based at Royal Bournemouth Hospital with cross-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of patient service provision and operational management.
• Ability to lead and improve service delivery effectively.
• Strong focus on quality assurance and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Directorate in delivering strategic and operational priorities.
• Oversee the Theatres Improvement Programme for productivity enhancement.
• Manage the capital equipment replacement programme within Sterile Services.

Job description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of General Manager for Theatres and Sterile Services at University Hospitals Dorset. The successful candidate will lead the Directorate in ensuring the provision of high-quality patient services that are clinically safe, delivered cost effectively and meet the Trust's values, mission and strategic themes in line with the Patient First approach. The Transforming Care Together Programme is underway and will establish an Emergency Site at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital and a Planned Care Site at Poole Hospital in the Summer of . This role will be integral in supporting Theatres and Sterile Services to prepare for this significant and exciting change as well as ensuring continuity of service continues day to day. The General Manager is accountable to the Group Director of Operations for the delivery of all elements of the Directorate Operational Plan including quality, performance, finance, workforce and strategy. If you would like an informal discussion regarding this opportunity please email Abigail Daughters, Group Director of Operations or Nichola House, Interim Deputy Group Director of Operations to contact you. Base Location : Royal Bournemouth Hospital but cross site working will be required Interview Date : TBC - w / c 5th January Main duties of the job The post holder will lead the Directorate in delivering the agreed strategic and operational priorities, focusing on quality, performance, workforce and finance including a delegated Efficiency Improvement Programme. The successful candidate will be required to maintain a significant breadth of knowledge of all aspects of their portfolio. This will include leading the Theatres Improvement Programme to improve utilisation and increase productivity in line with GIRFT, commission new theatres at Poole as part of the Transforming Care Together

• Programme, oversee the capital equipment replacement programme underway within the Sterile Services Department as well as delivering a robust and consistent service across all aspects of the Directorate. At UHD there are 30 operating theatres located across The Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital sites which cover a range of surgical services including : Gynaecology; Head and Neck; General Surgery; Trauma and Orthopaedics; Elective and Emergency Obstetrics;

Vascular and Emergency theatre activity. The Directorate has c. staff and a budget of £33.4m with Sterile Services being based at Alderney in Poole on a dedicated site. Working for our organisation Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.