CLINICAL AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Lead the theatre team in delivering outstanding patient care across all perioperative stages, including anaesthetics, surgery, and recovery
• Foster a culture of compassion and respect through effective team engagement, communication, and support
• Maintain a high visibility within the clinical area and act as a clinical expert within the surgical area

ROLE INFORMATION:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Theatre Manager to provide excellent clinical and managerial leadership for the delivery of exemplary planned surgical care for patients in the operating theatres. This position will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day organisation and management of care provision within the theatre suite, including the management of pre-operative assessment and the patient’s peri-operative stay. This will require oversight of clinical practice, resource management, clinician engagement, safe staffing provision and financial management, to ensure that the centre meets all regulatory requirements and safety standards. This is role is line managed by the Clinical Services Director but will also work closely with the Centre Director as the Registered Manager, Director of Anaesthesia and Centre Medical Director.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

You will work predominantly Monday-Friday around the core hours of 9-6pm, however will need to be flexible to meet the needs of the centre which has extended opening hours and potential for weekend services. This position as Theatre Manager is a senior managerial role, providing day-to-day leadership and ensuring high-quality service delivery at the Welbeck Centre as well as working operationally to maintain high visibility for all stakeholders. You will work with the clinicians, senior leadership team and other department colleagues to drive the strategic direction of the centre and develop the services offered by the operating department. This role is responsible for participating in specialty boards meetings, other board meetings as required and organising specialist meetings with Consultant Anaesthetists.