Theatre Manager

Nuffield Health Brentwood; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance package

Free gym membership

Annual bonus opportunity

Private healthcare

Comprehensive health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

A workplace culture that prioritises健康

Job summary

Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital is seeking a dynamic Theatre Manager to lead our Theatre, Cath Lab and Endoscopy teams. The role requires a registered nursing or practitioner qualification and a track record of high-level clinical leadership, with two years in a senior role.

Core hours are Monday–Friday with occasional weekend work, and a on-call rota. Relocation, a competitive package and opportunities for professional growth accompany this leadership opportunity.

Qualifications

• Registered nursing or practitioner qualification with strong senior clinical experience.
• Minimum two years in a senior management role.
• Teaching and assessment skills; ILS and professional management training strengthen your application.
• Leadership of Theatre, Cath Lab and Endoscopy teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Theatre, Cath Lab and Endoscopy teams.
• Champion safe, high-quality patient care.
• Build relationships with consultants, senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop, motivate and support staff to improve clinical outcomes.
• Manage budgets, business planning and clinical governance.
• Collaborate across departments to enhance patient experiences.
• Drive continuous improvement and build on CQC rating.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching & assessment

ILS

Staff development

Budget management

Education

Registered Nursing Qualification

Tools

Clinical governance

Job description

Theatre Manager – Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital

Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 hours per week | Includes weekend work
Extremely competitive depending on experience + Relocation Package

Step 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 Role

We’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 Doing

• Leading and inspiring our Theatre, Cath Lab and Endoscopy teams

• Championing safe, effective and consistently high quality patient care

• Building strong, influential relationships with consultants, senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams

• Developing, motivating and supporting staff to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes

• Managing budgets, business planning and clinical governance with confidence

• Collaborating across departments to deliver exceptional patient experiences

• Driving continuous improvement and building on our CQC rating of Good overall with Outstanding in care

Why 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 membership

• Annual Bonus opportunity

• Private Healthcare

• Comprehensive health assessments

• Retail discounts

• Pension options

• A workplace culture that prioritises your health, happiness and professional growth

About Exeter Hospital

Our modern hospital, located next to the RD&E in Wonford, offers:

• Three theatres, including a hybrid cardiac catheter lab/theatre

• An Endoscopy suite

• 31 en-suite patient rooms, over 2 floors

• Busy 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.

Lead with purpose. Shape the future of patient care. It starts with you.