Theatre & Surgical Services GM: Operations & Improvement

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) seeks an experienced senior manager to lead theatre and outpatient services, delivering safe, efficient and high‑quality patient care. You will oversee utilisation metrics, capacity planning and performance reporting, using data to drive improvements.

Collaboration with clinical leads and operational teams is essential to optimise patient flow and financial stewardship.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in theatre operations, utilisation, and capacity planning.
• Experience in analysing and interpreting complex data to support service improvement and decision‑making.
• Experience in line management, resource planning, and supporting financial/capital investment processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational management and oversight of theatre and outpatient services across the Trust, ensuring safe and efficient delivery.
• Monitor theatre utilisation, capacity, productivity and performance, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Collect, analyse and interpret complex data to produce reports and dashboards for evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Collaborate with clinical leads and operational teams to improve patient flow and maximise utilisation.
• Provide line management, leadership, supervision and staff development.

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) seeks an experienced senior manager to lead theatre and outpatient services, delivering safe, efficient and high‑quality patient care. You will oversee utilisation metrics, capacity planning and performance reporting, using data to drive improvements.

Collaboration with clinical leads and operational teams is essential to optimise patient flow and financial stewardship.