Spire Healthcare Ltd

Theatre Manager

The closing date is 02 April 2026

Job summary

Theatre Manager | Theatre | Spire Bushey Hospital | Private Hospital | Full time - 37.5hrs | Competitive salary plus excellent benefits |

Spire Bushey Hospital have a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced Theatre Managerto lead their fantastic Theatre team on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week. Working as part of our theatre team you will be providing a caring support service to our patients, whilst leading a brilliant team.Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshires leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. All of our consultants are highly experienced and many enjoy national and international reputations.

Spire Bushey Hospital forms part of a 4 site portfolio, and is supported by and works alongside Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre, Elstree Cancer Centre and Spire Pathology Centre. Our theatre team cover a wide variety of specialties including Ortho, Bariatric, General, Gyane, ENT, Urology, Plastics, Ophthalmics, Spinal.

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Lead the service to deliver against Spire key performance indicators, ensuring the efficient and safe running of the department
  • Lead by example, acting as a positive role model for all colleagues, promoting team working and managing the department skill mix to deliver clinically effective, high quality, safe person-centred care
  • Apply appropriate workforce tools and contribute to workforce planning for the department
  • Facilitate and create an environment that supports assessment and learning of all colleagues, providing mentorship and clinical supervision, to enable all team members to continuously update, develop and implement current knowledge and skills to meet evolving service requirements
  • Line management and leadership of the theatre team including recruitment, induction, mandatory training, identification of learning and development needs through performance review and personal development planning, matters of discipline and grievance. Responsible for maintenance of staff personal files ensuring these are complete and up to date e.g. annual leave, training, sickness and any other absence
  • Resolve and manage complaints and patient feedback in line with Spire Policy. Understand and share the learning points emerging from patient feedback, developing and delivering action plans to enhance the delivery of the service and driving improvements in patient / carers experience

About us

Spire Bushey Hospital is one of North London and Hertfordshire's leading private hospitals, with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality private hospital treatment. All of our consultants are highly experienced and many enjoy national and international reputations. Spire Bushey Hospital forms part of a 4 site portfolio, and is supported by and works alongside Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre, Elstree Cancer Centre and Spire Pathology Centre. Our theatre team cover a wide variety of specialties including Ortho, Bariatric, General, Gyane, ENT, Urology, Plastics, Ophthalmics, Spinal.

Details

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

26396

Job locations

Heathbourne Rd, Bushey WD23 1RD

Bushey

WD23 1RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Who We're Looking For

  • Registered Nurse or ODP
  • Previous experience as a Theatre lead within a Theatre Environment
  • Relevant post-registration Theatre/Anaesthetic qualification
  • At least 3years Orthopaedic experience, alongside other specialities
  • Ability to manage, motivate, support, develop and lead the department
  • Expert knowledge of clinical practice
  • Evidence of success in working in partnership with consultants to explore and challenge existing practices while maintaining and enhancing services and standards
  • Ability to manage complex cases.
  • Good understanding of financial budgets is desirable.
  • Expert knowledge of clinical practice in the speciality
  • Auditing skills across clinical standards and departments
  • Ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 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 onsite

Our Values:

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion.
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all.

Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For more information, please contact Lukala Weber onLukala.weber@spirehealthcare.com

For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Who We're Looking For

  • Registered Nurse or ODP
  • Previous experience as a Theatre lead within a Theatre Environment
  • Relevant post-registration Theatre/Anaesthetic qualification
  • At least 3years Orthopaedic experience, alongside other specialities
  • Ability to manage, motivate, support, develop and lead the department
  • Expert knowledge of clinical practice
  • Evidence of success in working in partnership with consultants to explore and challenge existing practices while maintaining and enhancing services and standards
  • Ability to manage complex cases.
  • Good understanding of financial budgets is desirable.
  • Expert knowledge of clinical practice in the speciality
  • Auditing skills across clinical standards and departments
  • Ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • 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 onsite

Our Values:

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion.
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all.

Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

For more information, please contact Lukala Weber onLukala.weber@spirehealthcare.com

For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

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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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Heathbourne Rd, Bushey WD23 1RD

Bushey

WD23 1RD


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Spire Healthcare Ltd

Address

Heathbourne Rd, Bushey WD23 1RD

Bushey

WD23 1RD


Employer's website

https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Resourcing Partner

Lukala Weber

Lukala.Weber@spirehealthcare.com

+447516506185

Details

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

26396

Job locations

Heathbourne Rd, Bushey WD23 1RD

Bushey

WD23 1RD


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