Deputy Clinical Services Manager - Theatre - JR113614

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deputy Clinical Services Manager - Theatre

WHO ARE WE?

• We are Circle Health Group.

• We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year.

• We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare.

• We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation.

WHO ARE YOU?

• You make sure that standards of patient care are consistently applied and maintained.

• You maintain and enhance customer service and satisfaction.

• You promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of all patients, employees and visitors.

WHAT DO YOU DO?

Clinical Leadership and Support

• Lead by example to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality care within the theatre department.

• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership in your area of specialism, ensuring that best practices are followed at all times.

• Support and guide staff to maintain high standards of patient care and technical competence throughout the perioperative pathway.

Patient Experience and Safeguarding

• Demonstrate a commitment to improving the patient experience through compassionate and respectful care.

• Act as an advocate for patients, raising and addressing any safeguarding or quality concerns.

• Ensure all team members are supported in delivering patient-centred care that promotes dignity, safety, and empathy.

Staff Development and Training

• Support the development of the theatre team by mentoring junior staff and supporting their clinical competencies.

• Ensure that all staff, including yourself, are up to date with mandatory training, including safeguarding, infection control, and health and safety.

• Encourage and facilitate continuing professional development and reflective practice across the team.

Operational and Departmental Support

• Assist the Clinical Services Manager Theatre in the daily management of the department, including planning, rostering, and supporting service delivery.

• Deputise for the Clinical Services Manager Theatre in their absence, ensuring continuity of service, leadership, and governance.

• Monitor compliance with theatre policies and contribute to audits, incident reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.

Communication and Collaboration

• Maintain effective communication within the theatre team and across multidisciplinary teams to support coordinated care delivery.

• Collaborate with consultants and other clinical staff to ensure that services are responsive and aligned with patient and consultant expectations.

• Contribute to team meetings, handovers, and hospital forums to support safe and efficient care delivery.

Role Modelling and CHG Values

• Consistently demonstrate the behaviours and values expected by Circle Health Group, promoting a culture of excellence, respect, and accountability.

• Lead by example in professionalism, clinical practice, and team engagement.

• Work to achieve set objectives and support the delivery of departmental and hospital-wide goals

WHAT DO YOU HAVE?

Essential:

• NMC or HCPC registered practitioner with relevant experience in a theatre setting.

• Clinical experience in a specialist theatre discipline (e.g. anaesthetics, orthopaedics, scrub or recovery).

• Proven ability to lead and support clinical teams within a dynamic and complex environment.

• Commitment to continuous professional development and completion of all mandatory training requirements.

• Strong understanding of patient safety, safeguarding, and governance frameworks.

Desirable:

• Experience in a deputy or supervisory role within theatres.

• Involvement in audit, service improvement, or compliance projects.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and support others.

• Familiarity with private healthcare settings and theatre scheduling systems.

WHAT SORT OF PERSON ARE YOU?

• You are a great communicator with different people at different levels.

• You are an excellent judge and decision maker.

• You are a highly effective problem solver.

• You are proactive and driven to succeed.

• You are punctual, committed and reliable.

• You are flexible and adaptable.

WHAT ELSE?

• This is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This is not exhaustive and may change due to future changes and developments.

• You have to maintain your knowledge and conduct your duties responsibly with the guidance of the Health & Safety at Work Act.

• You treat all patient information as confidential and would only breach confidence if you felt that a patient or member of staff was at risk of harm.

Health & Safety / Confidentiality

You must maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act. Ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of Health and Safety for staff, visitors and contractors.

In the course of their duties employees will have access to confidential material about patients, members of staff and Circle Health Group. On no account must information relating to identifiable patients be divulged to anyone other than authorised persons, for example, medical, nursing or other professional staff, as appropriate, who are concerned directly with the care, diagnosis and/or treatment of the patient. Similarly, no information of a personal or confidential nature concerning individual members of staff should be divulged to anyone without the proper authority. Failure to observe these rules will be regarded as serious misconduct, which could result in disciplinary action being taken including dismissal.

This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This job description is not an exhaustive document and may be subject to alteration in the light of future changes and developments.

Opportunities with Circle Health Group

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work stylesand more.

Were passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience in a specialist theatre discipline (e.g. anaesthetics, orthopaedics, scrub or recovery).
• Proven ability to lead and support clinical teams within a dynamic and complex environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and completion of all mandatory training requirements.
• Strong understanding of patient safety, safeguarding, and governance frameworks.
• Experience in a deputy or supervisory role within theatres.
• Involvement in audit, service improvement, or compliance projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and support others.
• Familiarity with private healthcare settings and theatre scheduling systems.

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC or HCPC registered practitioner with relevant experience in a theatre setting.

Desirable

• Management or Leadership training/qualification.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Circle Health Group

Address

The Chiltern Hospital

London Road

Great Missenden

Buckinghamshire

HP16 0EN

Employer's website

https://www.circlehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)