Clinical Services Manager - Theatre & Endoscopy JR109076
Clinical Services Manager - Theatre & Endoscopy
The Chiltern Hospital & The Shelburne Hospital
Salary: Up to £65,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden and The Shelburne Hospital in High Wycombe are part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
We have an opportunity for a Clinical Services Manager to join their team of staff in the Theatre and Endoscopy departments.
This is a dual site role with responsibilities at both The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden and The Shelburne Hospital in High Wycombe.
This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
Main duties of the job
Lead the theatre team in delivering outstanding patient care across all perioperative stages, including anaesthetics, surgery, and recovery.
Foster a culture of compassion and respect through effective team engagement, communication, and support.
Support clinical development and maintain personal competence through continuous professional development and reflection.
Ensure patient safety is prioritised at all times, acting as an advocate and speaking up on any concerns regarding care or safeguarding.
Drive clinical standards through implementation of evidence-based practice, clinical audits, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Lead by example in maintaining infection control, documentation standards, and compliance with governance frameworks.
About us
Salary & Benefits:
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
Management Bonus Scheme
Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
Non-contributory life insurance
Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
Employee recognition programmes
Industry leading training and development opportunities
and much more!
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 styles and more.
We're 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.
Job responsibilities
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 and Professional Leadership
Lead the theatre team in delivering outstanding patient care across all perioperative stages, including anaesthetics, surgery, and recovery.
Foster a culture of compassion and respect through effective team engagement, communication, and support.
Support clinical development and maintain personal competence through continuous professional development and reflection.
Quality and Patient Safety
Ensure patient safety is prioritised at all times, acting as an advocate and speaking up on any concerns regarding care or safeguarding.
Drive clinical standards through implementation of evidence-based practice, clinical audits, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Lead by example in maintaining infection control, documentation standards, and compliance with governance frameworks.
Operational and Financial Management
Ensure efficient delivery of theatre services through effective resource planning, scheduling, and coordination.
Lead on the weekly completion and review of staff utilisation tools, ensuring workforce efficiency and achievement of labour KPIs.
Support the development and delivery of business plans, service development initiatives, and departmental budgeting.
Workforce Management and Development
Attract, develop, and retain a high-performing multidisciplinary theatre team.
Oversee the training, supervision, and appraisal process to support continuous learning and professional growth.
Ensure appropriate skill mix, safe staffing, and alignment with CHG labour management targets.
Communication and Collaboration
Maintain strong working relationships with consultants, anaesthetists, and other key stakeholders to support seamless service delivery.
Participate in hospital communication forums and contribute to strategic and operational decision-making.
Promote cross-departmental teamwork to ensure continuity and coordination of patient care.
Governance and Compliance
Support regulatory compliance by ensuring the theatre department meets all statutory and Circle Health Group standards.
Contribute to incident investigations, risk assessments, and audit cycles, embedding learnings and improvements.
Ensure documentation, policy adherence, and internal audits are accurate and up to date.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE?
NMC or HCPC registered practitioner with perioperative leadership experience.
Strong background in anaesthetics, scrub, or recovery within theatre settings.
Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and develop others.
Strong organisational and planning skills with knowledge of labour management and workforce efficiency tools.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making abilities.
Experience managing theatre services within private healthcare or NHS environments.
Understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and business development in a clinical setting.
Experience with theatre scheduling software and electronic patient record systems.
Evidence of continued professional development in leadership, quality improvement, or advanced perioperative care.
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.
Person Specification
Experience
* Strong background in anaesthetics, scrub, or recovery within theatre settings.
* Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to influence, coach, and develop others.
* Strong organisational and planning skills with knowledge of labour management and workforce efficiency tools.
* Excellent communication, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making abilities.
* Previous Theatre Management experience.
Qualifications
* NMC or HCPC registered practitioner with perioperative leadership experience.
* Recognised Management/Leadership 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.
£60,000 to £65,000 a year+ Benefits & Rewards
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