Theatre Manager

Sterling Cross Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established hospital in the Aberdeen region is seeking a skilled Theatre Manager to lead a high-performing surgical team. This role involves overseeing the theatre department, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and fostering a patient-centred care environment. The position offers competitive benefits, including a private healthcare package and opportunities for professional training.

Benefits

Competitive salary & private healthcare package

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Management bonus scheme

Opportunities for CPD & further professional training

Supportive working environment with modern facilities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in theatre nursing or ODP practice with recent leadership responsibilities.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, supportive leadership across all theatre activities.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance, regulatory, and safety standards.
• Manage staffing levels, training, resources, and operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-Making

Education

NMC or HCPC registration

Job description

Are you a skilled and motivated clinical leader ready to step into a senior role? A well-established hospital in Aberdeen region is looking for an experienced Theatre Manager to lead a high-performing surgical team and drive excellence in perioperative care.

As Theatre Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the theatre department.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated team, ensure safe and effective surgical care, and contribute to the strategic growth of the hospital’s surgical services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible, supportive leadership across all theatre activities
• Ensure compliance with all relevant clinical governance, regulatory, and safety standards
• Manage staffing levels, training, resources, and operational performance

Person specification

We’re looking for a confident and compassionate Theatre Manager with:

• NMC or HCPC registration
• Significant experience in theatre nursing or ODP practice, with recent leadership responsibilities
• Strong people management, communication, and decision-making skills
• A commitment to patient-centred care and clinical excellence

Benefits and enhancements include:

• Competitive salary & private healthcare package
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Management bonus scheme
• Opportunities for CPD & further professional training
• Supportive working environment with modern facilities