Theatre Manager

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Free gym membership

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Staff development

Job summary

Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital is seeking a dynamic Theatre Manager to lead Theatre, Cath Lab and Endoscopy services. You will drive safe, high-quality patient care, build senior-level relationships and guide staff through development and change.

Required are a registered nursing or practitioner qualification, senior clinical experience, plus teaching/assessment skills and a management qualification. Core hours are Mon–Fri with some weekend work and on-call responsibility.

Qualifications

• Registered nursing or practitioner qualification with senior clinical experience.
• Teaching and assessment skills, ILS (Immediate Life Support) knowledge.
• Professional management qualification strengthens the application.

Responsibilities

• Leading and inspiring Theatre, Cath Lab and Endoscopy teams.
• Championing safe, effective and high-quality patient care.
• Building strong relationships with consultants, senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams.
• Developing, motivating and supporting staff to achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Managing budgets, business planning and clinical governance.
• Collaborating across departments to enhance patient experiences.
• Driving continuous improvement and maintaining high CQC ratings.

Skills

Theatre leadership

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Budgeting

Governance

On-call rota

Teaching & assessment

Education

Registered nurse

Management qualification

Job description

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, Theatre Manager - Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 hours per week | Includes weekend work Salary: 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've Been Doing

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

Hospital Information

• 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.

Additional Information

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