North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Team Manager - ENT/Max-Fax/Ophthalmic/Plastics - Peterborough

The closing date is 29 March 2026

Job summary

At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring safety, efficiency, and excellence in every patient journey. We are looking for an experienced and dynamicTheatre Team Manager to take on a pivotal leadership role within our ENT/Max-fax/Ophth/Plastics theatre team.

About the RoleAs Theatre Team Manager, you will hold overall clinical and operational responsibility for the day-to-day management of our dedicated theatre team. You will lead by example, maintaining the highest standards of care and safety while ensuring efficient resource utilisation. Your responsibilities will include:

Clinical Excellence: Maintain a clinical presence, providing hands-on care for a defined caseload at least 50% of your contracted hours, or as agreed with the Theatre Manager.
Financial Oversight: Manage the department's finances, supporting the delivery of Cost Improvement Plans.
Resource & Facility Management: Support the Theatre Manager in organising theatre facilities, clinical standards, equipment, and resources, with direct accountability for your specific area.

What We Offer

The opportunity to lead a dedicated theatre team in a progressive and supportive environment.
A role that combines clinical practice with strategic leadership.
Professional development opportunities to enhance your leadership and clinical expertise.
The chance to make a real impact on patient outcomes and service delivery.

Main duties of the job

Provide leadership and management for defined specialty areas, overseeing resources, finance, workforce, performance, quality, and risk while collaborating with divisional and clinical colleagues.
Lead by example to inspire, develop, and establish a competent workforce capable of delivering safe and effective patient care.
Foster communication and share clinical experiences and best practices within and across the Clinical Directorate.
Act as an information resource for junior staff, multidisciplinary teams, patients, and relatives.
Maintain professional accountability in line with NMC and HPC Codes of Conduct.
Guide and support the team through change processes, demonstrating drive, integrity, and a balanced perspective.
Motivate team members and lead innovative clinical practice by setting an example.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including CQC standards, financial instructions, and Trust policies.
Optimize the efficiency of operating sessions to maximise patient throughput.
Perform daily operational management as Theatre Coordinator and deputise for the Theatre Manager when required.

About us

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-S-7698425

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Personal Specification for a full list of responsibilities and duties

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Personal Specification for a full list of responsibilities and duties

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

RGN/RN or RODP
First Degree or diploma or equivalent experience
In depth skill and clinical knowledge of the surgical specialty

Experience

Essential

Significant surgical scrub experience over several years at a senior grade

Desirable

Supervisory management skills
Experience of leading change in clinical practice

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

RGN/RN or RODP
First Degree or diploma or equivalent experience
In depth skill and clinical knowledge of the surgical specialty

Experience

Essential

Significant surgical scrub experience over several years at a senior grade

Desirable

Supervisory management skills
Experience of leading change in clinical practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)