Theatre Manager

We have an exciting vacancy for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Theatre Manager to join our customer and commercially focused team at The Westbourne Centre. As a key member of the Senior Clinical Team, the Theatre Manager will be integral to the development of the strategic vision and plan for the Theatre department, as well as accountable for delivery of patient pathways that are Caring, Safe, Responsive, Effective and Well Led.

The Theatre Manager will be expected to play a key role in the management and strategic development of the Theatre department, working closely with the Head of Clinical Services to deliver a challenging agenda; provide a high-quality service to patients and a positive working environment for our staff. We are looking for an adaptable, clinical leader with strong leadership skills. The ability to communicate well with a multidisciplinary team is vital.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong track record of leading and developing high performing teams to enhance patient care and customer experience, whilst facilitating the best possible clinical outcomes. A commitment to the development of high-quality evidence-based care is essential, combined with the tenacity and passion required to drive success in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for Theatre and work in close collaboration with the other senior heads of department to ensure high-quality care throughout the patient pathway.
• Develop strong partnerships with key stakeholders, e.g. Consultants.
• Build effective controls for the monitoring and management of the clinical teams to comply with effective action plans for continuous improvement.
• Ensure the Key Performance Indicator targets are achieved by the department.
• Ensure a skilled, knowledgeable workforce is available in providing care which is directed by best practice.
• Provide effective deployment of resources needed to sustain agreed activity levels.
• Build effective controls for the monitoring and management of clinical records.
• Lead the department in complying with all statutory and Ramsay Health Care UK quality standards and policies.
• Lead clinically based projects to support the development of the hospital services and specialties.
• Identify best practices and apply to surgical safety and Service Delivery, i.e. NICE Guidance, NCEPOD, NatSSIPs.
• Using the CQC five key domains, evidence a caring, responsive, effective, safe and well-led department.
• Ensure the team provides high standards of care that is focused around the patient and their safety.

Requirements:

• A strong clinical background in Theatre Management.
• Strong focus on Clinical Governance and Quality to support driving the safety clinical effectiveness.
• Experience in chairing committee meetings.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• A “Customer first” approach and genuine commitment to Customer care.
• A strong track record and evidence of delivering a change agenda to enhance quality and efficiency and develop clinical services.
• Significant exposure in a senior clinical role to external stakeholders such as Consultants, and the broader healthcare community.
• A strong track record in leading and developing a successful, efficient team and being part of that team.
• Experience and confidence in effectively managing finances and budgets.
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant legal and professional care/practice standards and evidence of ongoing professional development.

Essential Requirements:

• NMC – Registered General Nurse. HCPC – Operating Department Practitioner.
• Strong Clinical background (Perioperative Practice).
• Previous Theatre Management experience at a senior level.
• ALS/ILS.
• Leadership experience.
• Flexible to meet the needs of the Theatre and services.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Benefits:

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays.
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options.
• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period.
• Flexible shift patterns available where possible.
• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies.
• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants.
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary.
• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy.
• Free Parking on site (where possible).
• Subsidised Staff Restaurant (where possible).
• Concerts for Carers.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle2Work Scheme available in partnership with Halfords.
• Blue Light Card Scheme.