Theatre Manager

Moorfields Eye Hospital, London; Croydon; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development

NHS Pension

Career opportunities

Job summary

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Theatre Lead/Sister/Charge Nurse for the Croydon Hospital site. The role combines clinical leadership with operational management of the theatre department, requiring skills in governance, staffing and service delivery.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure safe, high-quality care, and work across sites as needed to support the department’s goals. A Band 7 level post with permanent, full-time hours is offered.

Qualifications

• Operating theatres RN or ODP registered with relevant leadership experience.
• Experience supervising a clinical team and implementing governance.
• Leadership training or qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the theatre department on a day-to-day basis.
• Manage delegated staff and resources across the theatre.
• Promote high-quality, patient-focused care within the theatre.
• Support training and teaching for clinical staff and students.

Skills

Theatre leadership

Clinical governance

Staff management

Leadership

Education

Operating theatres RGN or registered ODP

Mentorship in Practice

Theatre Qualification

Leadership qualification

Tools

E-rostering

Job description

We're proud of our team and recognise the significant contributions they make to patients here in the UK and globally. When you join Moorfields Eye Hospital you can help us continue to deliver excellence and equity in patient care through kindness and compassion for all.

Main area Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8-4) Job ref 273-DS-8285713

Site Croydon University Hospital Town Croydon Salary £55,524 - £62,652 per annum incl. HCAS pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/09/2026 23:59

YOU MAKE US MORE

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

From 2027, we’ll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden—a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Job overview

The post holder will be a member of the expert clinical leadership team within the Operating Theatre , providing skilled clinical and technical guidance.

This is a leadership role with a clinical component. The Theatre Lead/Sister/Charge Nurse is part of a small team responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the entire department. The post holder will be expected to actively participate in departmental coordination, the management of a delegated team, and the support and delivery of related activities.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have overall responsibility for the theatre department at the Croydon Hospital.

All Band 6s, Band 5s, and Band 3s will continue to work collaboratively as one team, rotating across sites as needed.

Below is the guidance on how the contracted 37.5 hours per week will be spent:Clinical – 22.5 hrs and Management time – 15hrs

• Professionally accountable and responsible for the development and provision of high quality care and a safe environment for patient within theatre services.
• In collaboration with the Matrons and other Theatre Lead/Sister/Charge Nurse manage all human, financial and physical resources.
• To lead and co-ordinate the departmental team, taking continuing responsibility for the management and organisation of the entire clinical area, in a courteous and patient focused manner
• Work with clinicians as part of the management team to provide expert knowledge on all areas of theatres and to be a role model, providing sound leadership and motivation for all members of staff
• To be responsible for direct management of delegated staff, ensuring robust management of performance and absence

Working for our organisation

What’s in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future.

You’ll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Work with the team to ensure the delivery of high quality evidenced based care
• Work collaboratively across the directorate to promote a customer focused culture acting as a role model.
• Support the team in the delivery of Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Quality assurance initiatives
• Monitor and intervene to ensure adherence to the NMC and HPC Codes of conduct.
• Foster effective and efficient working relationships across the multidisciplinary team, role modelling excellent communication skills
• Work alongside the team to ensure that the department functions safely and to capacity on a day to day basis
• Is clinically and professionally up-to-date with current trends and developments in clinical speciality.
• Ensure strict adherence to behavioural codes and intervene as indicated
• Implement any learning from complaints and compliments received
• Work with the clinical educator and team leaders to identify opportunities for training and teaching in the clinical area for all staff, including medical and student nursing colleagues.
• Ensure that staff are competent with new equipment and techniques and new starters are adequately supported.
• Ensure team members are encouraged to undertake link roles, participate in audit and identify areas for improving practice.
• To facilitate the cascade of information ensuring awareness of Division, Trust and NHS initiatives, supporting staff discussion and responding to feedback by having staff meeting once a month
• Review the theater list for any discrepancies or to reduce last minute cancellations

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• Operating theatres RGN or registered ODP
• Mentorship in Practice or equivalent
• Theatre Qualification or equivalent
• Degree/Diploma in leadership of relevant post qualification course

Knowledge/Experience

• Appropriate experience having been acquired to be able to demonstrate
• Significant recent experience, managing or supervising a clinical team
• Experience in the supervision of junior staff
• Evidence of development of policy and practice relevant to speciality
• Experience of managing e-rostering

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail].

Moorfields Eye Hospital does not charge applicants any recruitment or sponsorship fees. Our website and published contact details are the only authorised channels for applications and verification of job offers.

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.