Theatre Manager

Theatre ManagerNuffield Health The Holly Hospital | Buckhurst Hill IG9 5HX | Permanent | Full Time | 37.5 hoursAt Nuffield Health, our patients, customers and partners deserve the very best. Were committed to delivering exceptional care care that is safe, effective and truly patientcentred. Now, were looking for an experienced Theatre Manager to drive high clinical standards, champion safety and lead a motivated, skilled perioperative team.If youre an accomplished clinical leader ready to influence change, raise standards and shape the future of our theatre services, this opportunity is not to be missed!Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.About the RoleAs our Theatre Manager, you will take full accountability for clinical effectiveness, operational performance and workforce leadership across Theatre, Endoscopy and HSSU. Youll be a visible, confident and inspiring leader who sets the tone for excellence, builds a strong safety culture and ensures every patient receives highquality, evidencebased perioperative care.You will collaborate with the senior leadership team by supporting strategic planning and driving continuous improvement across your service.What Youll Lead and Deliver:SafetyBuild a proactive, always safe culture where concerns are raised and acted onDrive compliance with governance, infection prevention, regulatory standards and clinical policiesLead incident investigations, risk assessments and safeguarding activityMaintain a robust risk register and ensure accurate clinical reportingEffectivenessChampion clinical excellence and evidencebased practiceLead governance activity and ensure quality improvements are embeddedOversee departmental resources, budgets, workforce planning and service developmentEnsure high performance across clinical KPIs, theatre utilisation and audit outcomesCoach staff to develop clinical competencies and deliver outstanding carePatient ExperiencePromote The Nuffield Way of Caring through kindness, dignity and compassionBe visible and accessible to patients, families and colleaguesAnalyse patient feedback and outcomes to continually enhance service qualityEnsure seamless pathways, effective communication and a positive patient journeyLeadershipInspire, mentor and develop a highperforming multidisciplinary teamCelebrate individuality, encourage openness and support freedom to speak upLead recruitment, retention and succession planning across the departmentPromote equality, diversity and inclusionAct as a role model for professionalism, standards and behaviourWe are looking for a highly skilled, experienced and confident clinical leader who can truly make an impactYou will have:Registration with the NMC or HCPCSignificant postregistration experience within theatresProven leadership and people management capabilityStrong understanding of clinical governance, risk management and regulatory complianceExcellent communication skills and confidence managing complex situationsExperience in budget management, demand and capacity planningA mentorship qualification and ongoing commitment to CPDA leadership/management qualification (desirable)Helping you feel good.We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. Thats why weve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of whats important to you.About usThe Holly Hospital is located in Buckhurst Hill, Essex and is one of the South Easts leading private hospitals. For over 35 years, we have provided first-class independent healthcare for the local community.The Holly can offer you a peaceful stay and fast access to a consultant. We are renowned locally for our high standards of nursing care and friendly atmosphere.We welcome patients who have private medical insurance or choose to pay for their own treatment. The Holly also provides some specialist services to NHS patients.Our expert teamThe Holly Hospital works with over 300 consultants and other specialists in the South East. Many of these healthcare professionals also work in the NHS and are leaders in their field.We employ more than 370 hospital staff, including highly experienced nurses. All of our nurses are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.Our dedicated team make sure that you get the best possible care and treatment.Our facilities24 consulting rooms39 beds5 theatres6 treatment rooms8 day care beds/seats6 private rooms with seats6 chemotherapy bays/bedsPharmacy2 MRICT3 UltrasoundX-RayDEXAMammographyBUPA accredited breast and bowel care centreOral surgery and dentistry suitePhysiotherapy and sports centrePathology laboratoryDecontamination DepartmentJoin Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). xjdpvnf So, its a good idea to apply right away to ensure youre considered for this role.It starts with you.

Created: 2026-04-04