Theatre Manager

Spire Healthcare Limited; Bushey; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days leave incl. bank holidays

Pension and retirement options

Spire for you rewards platform

Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free parking onsite

Job summary

Spire Bushey Hospital is seeking an experienced Theatre Manager to lead the theatre department on a full-time basis. You will manage a multidisciplinary team, drive operational performance, and ensure high-quality, safe patient care across a range of specialties.

The role requires strong leadership, governance knowledge, and a commitment to continuous improvement within a private hospital setting. Competitive salary and benefits apply. Contact Lukala Weber for more information.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within a large, busy theatre environment.
• Registered Nurse or ODP with current NMC/HCPC registration.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the service to deliver against Spire KPIs and ensure efficient, safe department operation.
• Lead by example and promote teamwork, manage staff mix and deliver patient-centred care.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, training, and performance development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Patient safety

Clinical governance

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Theatre Manager | Theatre Department | Spire Bushey Hospital | Private Hospital | Full time - 37.5hrs | Competitive salary plus excellent benefits |

Spire Bushey Hospital have a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced Theatre Managerto lead their fantastic Theatre team on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week. Working as part of our theatre team you will be providing a caring support service to our patients, whilst leading a brilliant team.
Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshire’s leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. All of our consultants are highly experienced and many enjoy national and international reputations.

Spire Bushey Hospital forms part of a 4 site portfolio, and is supported by and works alongside Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre, Elstree Cancer Centre and Spire Pathology Centre. Our theatre team cover a wide variety of specialties including Ortho, Bariatric, General, Gyane, ENT, Urology, Plastics, Ophthalmics, Spinal.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead the service to deliver against Spire key performance indicators, ensuring the efficient and safe running of the department
• Lead by example, acting as a positive role model for all colleagues, promoting team working and managing the department skill mix to deliver clinically effective, high quality, safe person-centred care
• Apply appropriate workforce tools and contribute to workforce planning for the department
• Facilitate and create an environment that supports assessment and learning of all colleagues, providing mentorship and clinical supervision, to enable all team members to continuously update, develop and implement current knowledge and skills to meet evolving service requirements
• Line management and leadership of the theatre team including recruitment, induction, mandatory training, identification of learning and development needs through performance review and personal development planning, matters of discipline and grievance. Responsible for maintenance of staff personal files ensuring these are complete and up to date e.g. annual leave, training, sickness and any other absence
• Resolve and manage complaints and patient feedback in line with Spire Policy. Understand and share the learning points emerging from patient feedback, developing and delivering action plans to enhance the delivery of the service and driving improvements in patient / carers experience
• Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with the GDPR and Spire Policies
• Promote best practice in health & safety and security

Who we're looking for

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with current NMC/HCPC registration
• Significant leadership experience within a large, busy theatre environment
• Proven ability to lead, manage and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams
• Strong understanding of theatre operations, clinical governance and patient safety
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrable experience driving service improvement and operational efficiency
• Positive, collaborative approach with a strong team-focused ethic
• Enthusiastic, proactive and energetic leadership style
• Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and staff experience

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Free Parking onsite

Our Values:

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees’ well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all.

Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For more information, please contact Lukala Weber [e-mail]

For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.