Theatre Services Lead: Perioperative Care

Circle Health Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Management Bonus Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies (Maternity/P​

Job summary

Circle Reading Hospital is seeking a Clinical Services Manager to lead the Theatre team across all perioperative stages, ensuring exceptional patient care, safety and governance. The role covers anaesthetics, scrubs and recovery with a flexible 37.5-hour pattern in a permanent full-time position.

You will drive standards through evidence-based practice, clinical audits, staff development and a culture of compassionate leadership, while maintaining strong communication and organisational skills

Qualifications

• NMC or HCPC registered practitioner with perioperative leadership experience.
• Strong background in anaesthetics, scrub, or recovery within theatre settings.
• Proven leadership and team management skills with ability to coach and develop others.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the theatre team in delivering outstanding patient care across all perioperative stages, including anaesthetics, surgery, and recovery.
• Foster a culture of compassion and respect through effective team engagement, communication, and support.
• Support clinical development and maintain personal competence through CPD and reflection.
• Ensure patient safety is prioritised and advocate for care and safeguarding.
• Drive clinical standards through evidence-based practice, audits, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Perioperative leadership

Team management

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

NMC or HCPC registration

Job description

Circle Reading Hospital is seeking a Clinical Services Manager to lead the Theatre team across all perioperative stages, ensuring exceptional patient care, safety and governance. The role covers anaesthetics, scrubs and recovery with a flexible 37.5-hour pattern in a permanent full-time position.

You will drive standards through evidence-based practice, clinical audits, staff development and a culture of compassionate leadership, while maintaining strong communication and organisational skills