Theatre Services Leader — £5k Bonus & 35 Days Leave

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bushey; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus £5k

35 days leave

Pension plan

Spire rewards discounts

Wellness screening (Bupa)

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Free parking

Job summary

Spire Bushey Hospital is seeking an experienced Theatre Manager to lead the theatre department across our four-site group, ensuring safe, efficient operations and alignment with Spire targets. You will line-manage the theatre team, oversee recruitment, training, performance reviews and incident handling, and ensure GDPR-compliant patient information and high-quality care.

Current NMC or HCPC registration is required, with a proven track record in leadership within a busy theatre environment and

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or operating department practitioner
• Current NMC or HCPC registration
• Significant leadership experience in a large theatre environment
• Proven experience leading, managing and developing high-performing multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrable experience driving service improvement and operational efficiency

Responsibilities

• Lead the department to meet KPIs, ensuring safe and efficient running
• Manage department skill mix to deliver safe, person-centred care
• Provide mentorship and clinical supervision for learning and development
• Oversee theatre team recruitment, induction, mandatory training, and performance reviews
• Maintain staff personal files, including leave, training and absence records
• Resolve complaints and patient feedback under policy and lead improvement action plans
• Ensure GDPR-compliant handling of patient information

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Stakeholder management

Clinical governance

Patient safety

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Spire Bushey Hospital is seeking an experienced Theatre Manager to lead the theatre department across our four-site group, ensuring safe, efficient operations and alignment with Spire targets. You will line-manage the theatre team, oversee recruitment, training, performance reviews and incident handling, and ensure GDPR-compliant patient information and high-quality care.

Current NMC or HCPC registration is required, with a proven track record in leadership within a busy theatre environment and