JR15018 Theatre Manager (Open)

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited; Chorley; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chorley is seeking an experienced Theatre Manager to lead a dynamic team in delivering high-quality perioperative care. You will manage a busy theatre environment and support initiatives while offering significant benefits including flexible leave options, private medical cover, and comprehensive employee assistance. The ideal candidate should be a registered clinical practitioner with relevant management experience.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Pension with 5% match

Flexible shift patterns

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance

Free Training and Development

Free Parking on site

Subsidised staff restaurant

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work scheme

Concerts for Carers

Qualifications

• Registered clinical practitioner with the appropriate governing body (NMC/HCPC).
• Experience in managing a busy theatre environment.
• Ideally, wide-ranging skills in teaching and assessment, as well as ILS/ALS.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical and operational leadership for a theatre team.
• Manage a busy theatre environment and maintain integrated technology.
• Support new initiatives across the hospital.

Skills

Registered clinical practitioner (NMC/HCPC)

Experience in managing a busy theatre environment

Wide-ranging skills in teaching and assessment

ILS/ALS qualification

Professional management qualification

Job description

JR15018 Theatre Manager (Open)

The closing date is 30 November 2025

At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Join us and you’ll provide the sense of direction and strong clinical and operational leadership that will help your multi‑disciplinary theatre team thrive. Together, you’ll deliver the highest quality perioperative care in a supportive environment with impressive facilities. Many of our theatres have laminar airflow systems and state‑of‑the‑art integrated theatre technology.

This is a collaborative role where you’ll build strong relationships with consultants, senior teams and a wide range of healthcare professionals and patients. As an inspiring leader, you’ll develop and motivate your team, driving their performance while supporting all the new initiatives of your hospital. With us, you’ll be valued for your skills and expertise, and you’ll also have time to build on them through our Ramsay Academy.

Job responsibilities

At Ramsay Health Care UK, you’ll provide strong clinical and operational leadership for a dynamic theatre team, ensuring the delivery of the highest quality perioperative care. The role requires you to manage a busy theatre environment, maintain state‑of‑the‑art integrated theatre technology, and support new initiatives across the hospital.

What you’ll bring with you

• Registered clinical practitioner with the appropriate governing body (NMC/HCPC)
• Experience in managing a busy theatre environment
• Ideally, wide‑ranging skills in teaching and assessment, as well as ILS/ALS
• A professional management qualification would be an advantage

Benefits

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays (Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options)
• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns available where possible
• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3
• Base salary
• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
• Free Parking on site (where possible)
• Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
• Concerts for Carers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well‑established global hospital group with over 60 years of experience. It is respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.

We love people with a positive, can‑do attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees form the basis for our success.

The Ramsay Way culture recognises that people, staff, and doctors are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset, and this has been key to our ongoing success.

For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mathew Marskell via email: [e-mail]

Person specification

Registered clinical practitioner (NMC/HCPC) with experience managing a busy theatre environment; teaching and assessment skills, including ILS/ALS; professional management qualification an advantage.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited