Theatre Manager

NHS Jobs; Ilford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension (employer and employee) with 3

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free parking onsite

Bupa wellness screening

Job summary

Spire London East Hospital is seeking an experienced Theatre Manager to lead the Theatre Department. You will drive performance, manage resources and foster a positive, patient-centred environment across the theatre team.

The role requires leadership in a busy theatre setting, with a strong focus on governance, staff development and delivering excellent patient care. Full-time 37.5 hours with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a busy theatre environment.
• Strong understanding of theatre operations and clinical governance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building across teams.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the Theatre Department, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Support, develop and motivate the theatre team with coaching and supervision.
• Manage workforce planning and department resources to meet demand.
• Oversee recruitment, induction and performance management of staff.
• Promote best practice in health and safety and governance.
• Ensure GDPR-compliant handling of information.

Skills

Leadership experience

Theatre operations knowledge

Communication skills

Patient safety governance

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Theatre Manager | Theatre Department | Spire London East Hospital | Private Hospital | Full time - 37.5hrs | Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

Spire London East Hospital is looking for an experienced Theatre Manager to lead our Theatre team. This is a key leadership role within a busy department, with responsibility for maintaining high standards of patient care, supporting and developing staff, and ensuring the service runs safely and effectively. You'll work closely with the wider hospital leadership team to drive performance, manage resources and create an environment where both patients and colleagues have a positive experience.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the Theatre Department, ensuring the service is safe, efficient and delivers against key performance targets.
• Support, develop and motivate the theatre team, promoting a culture of teamwork, accountability and high-quality patient care.
• Manage workforce planning and department resources to meet operational demands.
• Oversee recruitment, induction, training, performance management and staff development.
• Create a positive learning environment through coaching, mentorship and clinical supervision.
• Manage patient feedback and complaints, identifying opportunities to improve the service and patient experience.
• Ensure information is recorded and handled in line with GDPR and Spire policies.
• Promote and maintain best practice in health and safety, governance and patient safety.

Who we're looking for

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with current NMC or HCPC registration.
• Significant leadership experience within a busy theatre environment.
• Proven experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of theatre operations, clinical governance and patient safety.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across teams.
• Experience delivering service improvements and driving operational performance.
• A positive and collaborative leader who leads by example.
• Committed to delivering excellent patient care and supporting colleagues to do their best work.

Benefits

• 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

Our Values

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

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.

Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.