Description
Deputy Clinical Services Manager - Theatre
We are seeking a Deputy Clinical Services Manager - Theatre to join our team at Goring Hall Hospital in West Sussex. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week, with a flexible shift pattern.
The successful candidate will provide day-to-day clinical leadership in the theatre department, ensuring best practices are followed and high-quality care is delivered. They will support and guide staff to maintain high standards of patient care and technical competence throughout the perioperative pathway.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading by example to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality care within the theatre department
- Providing day-to-day clinical leadership in the theatre department, ensuring best practices are followed
- Supporting and guiding staff to maintain high standards of patient care and technical competence throughout the perioperative pathway
- Ensuring all team members are supported in delivering patient-centred care promoting dignity, safety, and empathy
- Supporting the development of the theatre team by mentoring junior staff and supporting their clinical competencies
- Assisting the Clinical Services Manager Theatre in the daily management of the department, planning, rostering, and supporting service delivery
- Maintaining effective communication within the theatre team and across multidisciplinary teams
The ideal candidate will have:
- NMC or HCPC registration with relevant experience in a theatre setting
- Clinical experience in two specialist theatre disciplines (e.g., anaesthetics, orthopaedics, scrub, recovery, SFA or SCP)
- Proven ability to lead and support clinical teams within a dynamic and complex environment
- Excellent communication and team development skills
- Commitment to continuous professional development and completion of all mandatory training requirements
- Strong understanding of patient safety, safeguarding, and governance frameworks
- Experience in a deputy or supervisory role within theatres
- Involvement in audit, service improvement, or compliance projects
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and support others
- Familiarity with private healthcare settings and theatre scheduling systems
Benefits include:
- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
- Non-contributory life insurance
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
- Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry leading training and development opportunities