Non Clinical - Clinical Theatre Management Support Officer

The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service provider in Telford is seeking a Clinical Theatre Management Support Officer to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Theatre Management Team. You will manage diary schedules, organize meetings, and ensure seamless communication within a large clinical setting. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support within a healthcare setting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Theatre Manager's diary and resolve conflicting appointments.
• Organize meetings, conferences, and training events.
• Take minutes and transcribe formal meetings.
• Prepare correspondence and support Theatre Manager's administrative tasks.

Skills

Diary Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Detail-Oriented

Proactive Attitude

Job description

Overview

This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

The Clinical Theatre Management Support Officer will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive administrative and organisational support to the Clinical Theatre Management Team. This position is essential in ensuring the seamless operation of theatre services by managing key administrative processes and enabling clinical teams to focus on delivering high-quality patient care.

Supporting the management of a large multidisciplinary workforce of approximately 170 theatre staff members, the post holder will work closely with senior theatre managers, clinical leads, and other stakeholders to coordinate critical administrative functions. This includes facilitating effective communication across teams, supporting HR and staffing activities, and ensuring robust compliance with internal governance, quality standards, and operational policies.

The role demands a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can balance competing priorities, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and uphold the smooth running of theatre operations within a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Diary Management on behalf of the Theatre Manager, including resolution of conflicting diary appointments.
• Organisation of meetings, conferences, presentations, workshops and training events, including arranging external speakers, booking venues and all associated administration.
• Minute taking and transcription of formal meetings on behalf of the Theatre Manager
• Preparation, typing and distribution of correspondence and ad-hoc papers to support the work of the Theatre Manager.

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Notes

The successful candidate will be working alongside the Theatre Management Team within the theatre department at PRH.