Description
We are seeking an experienced and inspirational Theatre Manager to lead our established perioperative service at Spire Murrayfield Hospital Edinburgh.
This is an exciting opportunity to take responsibility for a busy and expanding theatre department comprising four operating theatres, including three laminar flow theatres, delivering a broad range of procedures from day case surgery through to complex major orthopaedics and robotic surgery.
As Theatre Manager, you will lead a team of over 50 colleagues, including Registered Nurses, ODPs and Healthcare Assistants, supported by a Deputy Theatre Manager and theatre Team Leads. You will play a key role in shaping the future of the service, driving efficiency, supporting growth and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across the theatre department.
- Lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team of over 50 colleagues.
- Ensure the delivery of safe, effective and outstanding patient care.
- Support service redesign and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Drive theatre utilisation, efficiency and productivity.
- Ensure compliance with clinical governance, quality and patient safety requirements.
- Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention and colleague development.
- Manage departmental budgets and resources effectively.
- Work collaboratively with consultants and senior hospital leadership to support business growth and development opportunities.
- Foster a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork and patient-centred care.
Requirements:
- NMC or HCPC registered practitioner.
- Significant leadership experience within an acute theatre environment.
- Proven experience managing a multidisciplinary perioperative team.
- Strong understanding of theatre operations, AFPP guidance, clinical governance and patient safety.
- Experience leading change and service improvement initiatives.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to balance quality, patient outcomes and operational performance.
- Excellent communication, coaching and leadership skills.
- A passion for developing people and delivering outstanding patient care.
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 parking