Theatre Team Manager
to take on a pivotal leadership role within our Obs/Gynae/Breast/Paeds theatre team. About the Role As Theatre Team Manager, you will hold overall clinical and operational responsibility for the day-to-day management of our dedicated theatre team. You will lead by example, maintaining the highest standards of care and safety while ensuring efficient resource utilisation. Your responsibilities will include: Clinical Excellence : Maintain a clinical presence, providing hands-on care for a defined caseload at least 50% of your contracted hours, or as agreed with the Theatre Manager. Financial Oversight : Manage the department's finances, supporting the delivery of Cost Improvement Plans. Resource & Facility Management : Support the Theatre Manager in organising theatre facilities, clinical standards, equipment, and resources, with direct accountability for your specific area. Main duties of the job Provide leadership and management for defined specialty areas, overseeing resources, finance, workforce, performance, quality, and risk while collaborating with divisional and clinical colleagues. Lead by example to inspire, develop, and establish a competent workforce capable of delivering safe and effective patient care. Foster communication and share clinical experiences and best practices within and across the Clinical Directorate. Act as an information resource for junior staff, multidisciplinary teams, patients, and relatives. Maintain professional accountability in line with NMC and HPC Codes of Conduct. Guide and support the team through change processes, demonstrating drive, integrity, and a balanced perspective. Motivate team members and lead innovative clinical practice by setting an example. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including CQC standards, financial instructions, and Trust policies. Optimize the efficiency of operating sessions to maximise patient throughput. Perform daily operational management as Theatre Coordinator and deputise for the Theatre Manager when required. Person Specification Qualifications RGN/RN or RODP First Degree or diploma or equivalent experience In depth skill and clinical knowledge of the surgical specialty Experience Significant surgical scrub experience over several years at a senior grade Supervisory management skills Experience of leading change in clinical practice Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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