Theatre Manager

Nuffield Health; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance package

Free gym membership

Annual bonus opportunity

Private healthcare

Comprehensive health assessments

Pension options

Retail discounts

Job summary

Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital seeks an experienced Theatre Manager to lead our Theatre, Cath Lab and Endoscopy teams in Exeter. You’ll hold a registered nursing or practitioner qualification with senior clinical experience and contribute to staff development and patient care excellence.

Core hours are Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work; you will participate in on-call leadership and collaborate with consultants and multidisciplinary teams to maintain high standards and superior

Qualifications

• Registered nursing or practitioner qualification.
• Minimum two years in a senior role.
• Teaching and assessment skills, ILS and a professional management qualification will strengthen your application.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire our Theatre, Cath Lab and Endoscopy teams.
• Build strong relationships with consultants, senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop, motivate and support staff to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes.
• Manage budgets, business planning and clinical governance with confidence.
• Collaborate across departments to deliver exceptional patient experiences.
• Drive continuous improvement and sustain our Good/Outstanding care standards.

Skills

Nursing qualification

Senior clinical experience

Leadership

Job description

Theatre Manager – Nuffield Health Exeter HospitalFull Time | Permanent | 37.5 hours per week | Includes weekend workExtremely competitive depending on experience + Relocation PackageStep into a leadership role where your expertise truly shapes patient care. As part of Britain’s largest healthcare charity, you’ll join a hospital known for innovation, exceptional clinical standards and a culture that empowers people to thrive. If you’re an experienced, motivated and forward thinking clinical leader, this is your chance to make a genuine impact.About the RoleWe’re looking for a dynamic experienced Theatre Manager with a registered nursing or practitioner qualification, specialist training and strong senior level clinical experience (minimum two years in a senior role). Teaching and assessment skills, ILS and a professional management qualification will strengthen your application.Core hours are Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work and participation in the management on-call rota to ensure operational and clinical leadership support.What You’ll Be DoingLeading and inspiring our Theatre, Cath Lab and Endoscopy teamsChampioning safe, effective and consistently high quality patient careBuilding strong, influential relationships with consultants, senior leaders and multidisciplinary teamsDeveloping, motivating and supporting staff to achieve outstanding clinical outcomesManaging budgets, business planning and clinical governance with confidenceCollaborating across departments to deliver exceptional patient experiencesDriving continuous improvement and building on our CQC rating of Good overall with Outstanding in careWhy Nuffield Health?We want you to feel supported, energised and able to perform at your best. Our benefits package is designed around your wellbeing and includes:Relocation assistance package (details discussed at interview)Free gym membershipAnnual Bonus opportunityPrivate HealthcareComprehensive health assessmentsRetail discountsPension optionsA workplace culture that prioritises your health, happiness and professional growthAbout Exeter HospitalOur modern hospital, located next to the RD&E in Wonford, offers:Three theatres, including a hybrid cardiac catheter lab/theatreAn Endoscopy suite31 en-suite patient rooms, over 2 floorsBusy outpatient, pharmacy, physiotherapy and radiology services (including MRI)We specialise in orthopaedics, spinal surgery, cardiology, general surgery, urology, plastics, ENT and gynaecology. We’re also nationally recognised for our MAKO robotic joint replacement programme.Apply TodayWe review applications as they arrive and may close the advert early if interest is high. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply now.Informal Chats & Visits: We welcome informal discussions and site visits prior to application. Please reach out to Jason at [e-mail] to arrange a time.Lead with purpose. Shape the future of patient care. It starts with you.