Are you a dynamic perioperative leader ready to take the next step in your theatre management career? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced surgical environment where exceptional care, streamlined operations and strong teamwork are essential? If so, this is your opportunity to join Spire as our new Deputy Theatre Manager – a pivotal, influential role supporting the Theatre Manager in driving excellence across our theatres.
Main duties of the job
As Deputy Theatre Manager, you'll play a key role in leading clinical and operational performance within the department. You will support the Theatre Manager in delivering safe, effective, high‑quality theatre services while maximising utilisation, maintaining clinical standards and fostering strong relationships with Consultants and multidisciplinary teams. This is a hands‑on leadership role where no two days are the same – perfect for an experienced theatre practitioner who enjoys both operational challenges and clinical leadership.
Job responsibilities
As Deputy Theatre Manager, you'll play a key role in leading clinical and operational performance within the department. You will support the Theatre Manager in delivering safe, effective, high‑quality theatre services while maximising utilisation, maintaining clinical standards and fostering strong relationships with Consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
* Providing visible clinical and managerial leadership across the Theatre department.
* Monitoring, supporting and enhancing the delivery of high‑quality patient care.
* Acting as a role model, mentor and source of professional advice for theatre staff.
* Encouraging continual learning and professional development within the team.
* Identifying and championing improvements in perioperative practice using evidence‑based standards.
* Delegating effectively, ensuring clarity of goals while supporting staff to succeed.
* Embedding Clinical Governance and risk management into daily operations.
* Ensuring policies, procedures and legislation are followed consistently.
* Supporting the achievement of departmental KPIs and budgetary targets.
* Working closely with the Theatre Manager to optimise theatre utilisation and address under‑used sessions.
* Managing staff rosters efficiently to meet service demand while maintaining KPI compliance.
* Overseeing stock management and working with Finance to ensure effective use of resources.
* Leading and contributing to departmental audits, reviews and improvement action plans.
* Ensuring patient information is handled in line with Data Protection and Spire policies.
Essential Skills
* Experience as a Clinical Practitioner (NMC or HCPC) registered in a theatre setting.
* Evidence of substantial post‑registration continual professional development in management and other clinically related and relevant subjects.
* Working within a performance‑driven culture while maintaining safe standards.
* Meeting financial and budgetary targets.
* Management, motivation and development of the clinical team.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* 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 onsite car park (save an average of £50 per month).
* Commitment to well‑being through work‑life balance, ongoing development, support and reward.
Qualifications
* Nursing or ODP Qualification
* SFA Course
Experience
* An experienced Clinical Practitioner registered with the NMC or HCPC in a theatre setting, with strong evidence of ongoing professional development, a proven ability to work within a performance‑driven environment while maintaining patient safety, and demonstrated experience in managing teams, meeting financial targets, and supporting the motivation and development of clinical staff.
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.
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