Description
We are seeking a dynamic perioperative leader to join our team as Deputy Theatre Manager at Spire Harpenden Hospital.
As Deputy Theatre Manager, you will play a key role in leading clinical and operational performance within the department, supporting the Theatre Manager in delivering safe, effective, high-quality theatre services while maximising utilisation, maintaining clinical standards, and fostering strong relationships with Consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide visible clinical and managerial leadership across the Theatre department.
- Monitor, support, and enhance the delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Act as a role model, mentor, and source of professional advice for theatre staff.
- Encourage continual learning and professional development within the team.
- Identify and champion improvements in perioperative practice using evidence-based standards.
- Delegate effectively, ensuring clarity of goals while supporting staff to succeed.
- Embed Clinical Governance and risk management into daily operations.
- Ensure policies, procedures, and legislation are followed consistently.
- Support the achievement of departmental KPIs and budgetary targets.
- Work closely with the Theatre Manager to optimise theatre utilisation and address under-used sessions.
- Manage staff rosters efficiently to meet service demand while maintaining KPI compliance.
- Oversee stock management and work with Finance to ensure effective use of resources.
- Lead and contribute to departmental audits, reviews, and improvement action plans.
- Ensure patient information is handled in line with Data Protection and Spire policies.
Requirements:
- Experience as a Clinical Practitioner NMC or HCPC registered in a theatre setting.
- Evidence of substantial post-registration continual professional development in management and other clinically related and relevant subjects.
- Ability to work within a performance-driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
- Experience in meeting financial and budgetary targets.
- Skills in management, motivation, and development of the clinical team.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- 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 onsite car park.
- Commitment to employee well-being through work-life balance, ongoing development, support, and reward.