Job summary
Job Description:
As Theatre Manager, you will hold overall responsibility for the safe, efficient and cost-effective delivery of operative services at Kinvara. This is a senior leadership position within the hospital management team, combining strategic oversight with hands-on operational management. You will lead, develop and inspire the theatre team to deliver the highest standards of clinical care, patient safety and customer experience, while driving theatre utilisation and ensuring full compliance with CQC standards and regulatory requirements.
You will be a visible, collaborative leader who builds strong working relationships with surgeons, anaesthetists, the senior management team and colleagues across the hospital. You will champion a culture of continuous improvement, patient safety and professional development within your department.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership and Patient Safety
- Provide strong clinical leadership to the theatre team, promoting a culture of safety, compassion and excellence in perioperative care
- Ensure all theatre activity is delivered in accordance with CQC standards, AfPP guidelines, WHO Safer Surgery protocols and hospital policies
- Drive clinical governance within the department, including incident reporting, investigation, PSIRF and shared learning
- Maintain oversight of infection prevention and control within theatres, including scheduling deep cleans, monitoring air testing and ensuring adherence to IPC policies
- Oversee compliance with controlled drugs procedures, conducting monthly checks with the ODP Lead.
- Monitor and maintain accurate clinical documentation, including specimen tracking, surgical safety checklists and equipment logs
- Act as an advocate for evidence-based practice, encouraging the team to adopt and embed the latest clinical guidelines
About us
Why Join Kinvara?
Kinvara Private Hospital is not a large corporate chain. We are an independent hospital where every member of the team makes a tangible difference. As Theatre Manager, you will have genuine autonomy to shape the department, influence hospital-wide strategy and see the direct impact of your leadership on patient outcomes. You will work with a supportive Senior Management Team that values innovation, invests in its people and is committed to pursuing CQC Outstanding.
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Company pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Genuine autonomy to lead and develop your department
Supportive senior leadership team
BUPA Private Medical Insurance
Career progression opportunities
A friendly, close-knit team environment
Funding towards professional development & training
Opportunity to shape a growing independent hospital
Six month fixed term contract in line with the probationary period.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership and Patient Safety
- Provide strong clinical leadership to the theatre team, promoting a culture of safety, compassion and excellence in perioperative care
- Ensure all theatre activity is delivered in accordance with CQC standards, AfPP guidelines, WHO Safer Surgery protocols and hospital policies
- Drive clinical governance within the department, including incident reporting, investigation, PSIRF and shared learning
- Maintain oversight of infection prevention and control within theatres, including scheduling deep cleans, monitoring air testing and ensuring adherence to IPC policies
- Oversee compliance with controlled drugs procedures, conducting monthly checks with the ODP Lead.
- Monitor and maintain accurate clinical documentation, including specimen tracking, surgical safety checklists and equipment logs
- Act as an advocate for evidence-based practice, encouraging the team to adopt and embed the latest clinical guidelines
Operational and Business Management
- Ensure optimal utilisation of theatre lists in partnership with surgeons, reviewing case mix, scheduling and session planning to maximise efficiency
- Take budgetary responsibility for the theatre department, managing expenditure within agreed annual budgets for staffing, consumables and equipment
- Provide costings for procedures across specialties and manage ad-hoc equipment cost requests
- Manage stock control for all theatre consumables, surgical instruments and pharmaceutical products, training the team in EPOS usage for accurate case costing
- Coordinate with sterile services, suppliers and industry representatives to ensure equipment availability, arrange loan kits and manage procurement
- Maintain a comprehensive equipment register and manage servicing schedules, microbiology air testing and theatre maintenance programmes
- Obtaining quotes for theatre repairs and capital equipment, presenting business cases to the Senior Management Team
- Set and review equipment goals on a quarterly RAG-rated basis (3, 6, 9 and 12 months)
People Management and Development
- Lead, manage and develop all theatre staff, including recruitment, induction, appraisals, one-to-ones, competency assessments and performance management
- Create and manage the monthly theatre rota, ensuring safe staffing levels in line with the staffing planner and monitoring full utilisation of contracted hours
- Mentor and support the ODP Lead to develop their leadership skills and to deputise effectively in your absence
- Conduct all theatre staff interviews alongside the ODP Lead, and liaise with the Senior Management Team on permanent recruitment needs
- Foster a positive, inclusive team culture that promotes engagement, professional growth and a collaborative approach to problem-solving
- Ensure all team members maintain compliance with mandatory training, revalidation and professional registration requirements
Strategic Contribution and Governance
- Participate as a proactive member of the hospital senior management team, contributing to strategic planning, service development and quality improvement initiatives
- Attend and actively contribute to Heads of Department meetings, Daily Comm Cell, clinical governance forums and patient safety meetings, cascading relevant information to the theatre team
- Develop, implement and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect best practice and regulatory requirements
- Set annual targets and objectives for the theatre department aligned with the hospital strategic plan
- Support the development and introduction of new surgical services and technologies
- Manage complaints related to the theatre department, conducting timely investigation and ensuring documentation and learning are up to date
- Respond to incidents with thorough investigation and ensure shared learning is embedded across the team
Clinical Duties (will be determined according to need)
- Provide clinical cover within the theatre as required, maintaining your clinical competencies across relevant specialties. Participation in the management on-call rota.
- Act as a role model for junior staff in the delivery of safe, patient-centred perioperative care
- Support the ward manager and multidisciplinary team in the implementation of agreed patient care plans
- Maintain a welcoming, professional environment for patients, relatives and visitors, ensuring dignity, privacy and clear communication at all times
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership and Patient Safety
- Provide strong clinical leadership to the theatre team, promoting a culture of safety, compassion and excellence in perioperative care
- Ensure all theatre activity is delivered in accordance with CQC standards, AfPP guidelines, WHO Safer Surgery protocols and hospital policies
- Drive clinical governance within the department, including incident reporting, investigation, PSIRF and shared learning
- Maintain oversight of infection prevention and control within theatres, including scheduling deep cleans, monitoring air testing and ensuring adherence to IPC policies
- Oversee compliance with controlled drugs procedures, conducting monthly checks with the ODP Lead.
- Monitor and maintain accurate clinical documentation, including specimen tracking, surgical safety checklists and equipment logs
- Act as an advocate for evidence-based practice, encouraging the team to adopt and embed the latest clinical guidelines
Operational and Business Management
- Ensure optimal utilisation of theatre lists in partnership with surgeons, reviewing case mix, scheduling and session planning to maximise efficiency
- Take budgetary responsibility for the theatre department, managing expenditure within agreed annual budgets for staffing, consumables and equipment
- Provide costings for procedures across specialties and manage ad-hoc equipment cost requests
- Manage stock control for all theatre consumables, surgical instruments and pharmaceutical products, training the team in EPOS usage for accurate case costing
- Coordinate with sterile services, suppliers and industry representatives to ensure equipment availability, arrange loan kits and manage procurement
- Maintain a comprehensive equipment register and manage servicing schedules, microbiology air testing and theatre maintenance programmes
- Obtaining quotes for theatre repairs and capital equipment, presenting business cases to the Senior Management Team
- Set and review equipment goals on a quarterly RAG-rated basis (3, 6, 9 and 12 months)
People Management and Development
- Lead, manage and develop all theatre staff, including recruitment, induction, appraisals, one-to-ones, competency assessments and performance management
- Create and manage the monthly theatre rota, ensuring safe staffing levels in line with the staffing planner and monitoring full utilisation of contracted hours
- Mentor and support the ODP Lead to develop their leadership skills and to deputise effectively in your absence
- Conduct all theatre staff interviews alongside the ODP Lead, and liaise with the Senior Management Team on permanent recruitment needs
- Foster a positive, inclusive team culture that promotes engagement, professional growth and a collaborative approach to problem-solving
- Ensure all team members maintain compliance with mandatory training, revalidation and professional registration requirements
Strategic Contribution and Governance
- Participate as a proactive member of the hospital senior management team, contributing to strategic planning, service development and quality improvement initiatives
- Attend and actively contribute to Heads of Department meetings, Daily Comm Cell, clinical governance forums and patient safety meetings, cascading relevant information to the theatre team
- Develop, implement and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect best practice and regulatory requirements
- Set annual targets and objectives for the theatre department aligned with the hospital strategic plan
- Support the development and introduction of new surgical services and technologies
- Manage complaints related to the theatre department, conducting timely investigation and ensuring documentation and learning are up to date
- Respond to incidents with thorough investigation and ensure shared learning is embedded across the team
Clinical Duties (will be determined according to need)
- Provide clinical cover within the theatre as required, maintaining your clinical competencies across relevant specialties. Participation in the management on-call rota.
- Act as a role model for junior staff in the delivery of safe, patient-centred perioperative care
- Support the ward manager and multidisciplinary team in the implementation of agreed patient care plans
- Maintain a welcoming, professional environment for patients, relatives and visitors, ensuring dignity, privacy and clear communication at all times
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Theatre Manager or Deputy Theatre Manager role within an acute hospital setting (NHS or independent sector)
- Demonstrable experience of leading and developing high-performing theatre teams
- Strong understanding of CQC regulatory standards and clinical governance frameworks
- Experience of budget management, including staffing, consumables and capital equipment
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships with consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues
- Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development
Desirable
- Experience in the independent healthcare sector
- Experience of working across multiple surgical specialties, including orthopaedics, plastic surgery and general surgery
- Change management experience with a track record of service improvement
- Experience with digital governance systems and quality improvement tools
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RGN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with current, active NMC or HCPC registration
Desirable
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. healthcare management, leadership or perioperative care)
- Mentorship or teaching qualification
- ILS/ALS certification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Theatre Manager or Deputy Theatre Manager role within an acute hospital setting (NHS or independent sector)
- Demonstrable experience of leading and developing high-performing theatre teams
- Strong understanding of CQC regulatory standards and clinical governance frameworks
- Experience of budget management, including staffing, consumables and capital equipment
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships with consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues
- Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development
Desirable
- Experience in the independent healthcare sector
- Experience of working across multiple surgical specialties, including orthopaedics, plastic surgery and general surgery
- Change management experience with a track record of service improvement
- Experience with digital governance systems and quality improvement tools
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RGN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with current, active NMC or HCPC registration
Desirable
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. healthcare management, leadership or perioperative care)
- Mentorship or teaching qualification
- ILS/ALS certification
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
