Applications are invited from suitably experienced senior Theatre Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners to lead the Perioperative Services as Head of Surgical Services / Operating Theatre Manager at our client's Acute Hospital site based in Central London (Travelcard Zone 1).
The remit for this role covers six new state-of-the-art Operating Theatres, Recovery, Endoscopy, and two Minor Ops Rooms.
Your direct reports will be: Deputy Theatre Manager, Endoscopy Lead, and Recovery Lead, who in turn will manage their seven Theatre Team Leaders (for Orthopaedic, Spinal, Plastics, Gynae and ENT, General Surgery, Urology, and Ophthalmics, Anaesthetics, Recovery, and TSSU) and full Theatre Staff.
An established charity-status centre of excellence for over 160 years, the Hospital has 60 inpatient beds, including a level three Critical Care Unit and a state-of-the-art Operating Theatre complex.
This site is within easy reach of TFL and National Rail services.
You will be responsible for the clinical, professional, and financial outcomes, including the day-to-day operational management of the Service.
This role focuses on working with Consultants to ensure effective ways of working and increasing theatre utilisation.
Additionally, you will support the Endoscopy Lead to achieve JAG accreditation and develop and grow the service.
A key aspect of this role is to develop a positive, proactive cultural environment that fosters a safety-first, patient-centred service that meets CQC and AfPP standards and supports workforce development.
The role acts as the Medical Devices Safety Officer (MDSO).
Person requirements:
* Registered Nurse or ODP with current UK professional registration.
* Post-registration qualification in Operating Theatres and/or Management qualification.
* Post-registration Mentorship qualification.
* Current or recent Theatre Manager, or Senior Deputy Theatre Manager experience.
Excellent leadership and management skills; experienced in change management, ambitious, and innovative.
Besides a highly professional work environment and competitive salary, the additional benefits include:
* Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
* 27 days annual leave
* Blue Light Card discounts
* Interest-free season ticket loans and Cycle to work scheme
* Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
* Free newspaper and media subscriptions
* Local Business discounts
* Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
* Personal development and training courses
* Annual events and recognition awards
* Career progression and increments
* For NHS employees, continuation of NHS pension is available.
We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with expertise in placing Operating Theatre staff. As a nurse-led consultancy, we understand the complexities of the Theatre Manager role and can match your skills with our clients' requirements.
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