Theatre Clinical Services Lead

Circle Health Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year + bank HOL

Management Bonus Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies (Maternity/Pp

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programmes

Industry leading training & dev

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Woodlands Hospital in Darlington is seeking a Clinical Services Manager to lead the Theatre department. This full-time role (37.5 hours) offers a salary up to £60,000 and a permanent contract.

You will oversee perioperative stages, drive clinical standards, promote patient safety, and develop staff through CPD. Requires NMC/HCPC registration with perioperative leadership experience and strong anaesthetics, scrub or recovery background.

Qualifications

• NMC or HCPC registered practitioner with perioperative leadership experience.
• Strong background in anaesthetics, scrub, or recovery within theatre settings.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with knowledge of workforce efficiency tools.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the theatre team in delivering outstanding patient care across all perioperative stages, including anaesthetics, surgery, and recovery.
• Foster a culture of compassion and respect through effective team engagement, communication, and support.
• Support clinical development and maintain personal competence through continuous professional development and reflection.
• Ensure patient safety is prioritised at all times, acting as an advocate and speaking up on any concerns regarding care or safeguarding.
• Drive clinical standards through implementation of evidence-based practice, clinical audits, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Lead by example in maintaining infection control, documentation standards, and compliance with governance frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Perioperative leadership

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

NMC or HCPC registration

Job description

Circle Health Group's Woodlands Hospital in Darlington is seeking a Clinical Services Manager to lead the Theatre department. This full-time role (37.5 hours) offers a salary up to £60,000 and a permanent contract.

You will oversee perioperative stages, drive clinical standards, promote patient safety, and develop staff through CPD. Requires NMC/HCPC registration with perioperative leadership experience and strong anaesthetics, scrub or recovery background.