Theatre Manager

Candidate Experience site; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Theatre Manager to oversee the theatre team. The ideal candidate will provide quality patient care while leading a dedicated group. Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring safe practices, and resolving patient feedback. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Employer and employee pension plan

Discounts with retailers

Private medical insurance

Free parking onsite

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or ODP required.
• Previous experience as a Theatre Manager or equivalent is essential.
• Expert knowledge of clinical practice in the speciality is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead the service to deliver against key performance indicators.
• Manage and support the theatre team, promoting teamwork.
• Handle patient feedback, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Practice Expertise

Team Management

Patient Care

Education

Registered Nurse or ODP certification

Degree with Honours

Job description

Theatre Manager | Theatres | Shawfair Park Hospital - Edinburgh | Full time | Excellent salary and benefits

Spire Shawfair Park Hospital is looking for an experienced Theatre Manager to 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.

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 ODP
• Previous experience as a Theatre Manager or equivalent
• Ability to manage, motivate, support, develop and lead the department
• Expert knowledge of clinical practice in the speciality

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

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

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Katie Willis via: [e-mail]

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.

This advert may close early due to a high volume of applications.

About Us

At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We’re committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self‑pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.

We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to make a positive difference to people’s lives through outstanding personalised care. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.

Job Info

• Job Category Patient Care
• Posting Date 11/25/2025, 12:14 PM
• Apply Before 12/26/2025, 12:14 PM
• Degree Level Degree with Honours
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 10 Easter Shawfair Edinburgh EH22 1FE, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH22 1FE, GB 122 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH12 6UD, GB