Job Summary
Do you want to lead a service where your decisions directly shape patient outcomes and staff wellbeing? Step into the role of Theatre Services Manager, where you’ll take 24 hour responsibility for the operational and clinical management of Theatres and Sterile Services. You’ll drive innovation, oversee perioperative and post operative care, and lead a skilled workforce to deliver excellence every day.
Main duties of the job
This role offers you the chance to put your leadership, clinical expertise, and management skills into action at scale. You’ll have the autonomy to shape services, influence workforce planning, and embed education and research into daily practice. It’s a role where you can make a lasting impact, not only on patient care but also by creating a supportive environment where staff feel valued, engaged, and able to thrive. Ready to use your experience to lead, inspire and innovate? Apply now!
About Us
By joining Manx Care on the Isle of Man you’ll be stepping away from NHS pressures and demands, as the Islands healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS. We provide lots of opportunities for professional learning and CPD, this includes use of our well-resourced education and training centre. At many of our locations you’ll have access to free on-site car parking. People who relocate here can also get a refund on their National Insurance contributions for the first year of living here. In addition, we offer generous relocation packages for most of our roles! On the Isle of Man you can benefit from great lifestyle opportunities, a safe environment and great schools. Manx residents benefit from lower tax rates compared to most countries in the EU.
Job details
Date posted: 22 January 2026
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £61,611 to £73,492 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: MCX-023478
Job locations: Nobles Hospital, Strang, Braddan, Isle of Man, IM4 4RJ
Job responsibilities
As Theatre Services Manager you will:
* Lead operational and clinical management of Theatres and Sterile Services 24 hours a day.
* Drive innovation and oversee perioperative and post operative care.
* Lead a skilled workforce to deliver excellence.
* Shape services, influence workforce planning, embed education and research into daily practice.
* Maintain high standards of patient care and staff wellbeing.
Benefits
* Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.
* A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 public holidays.
* Access to two pension arrangements: Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or Defined Contribution arrangement.
* Blue Light Card eligibility for discounts.
* Free on-site car parking.
* Access to staff canteen at Nobles Hospital.
* On-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree.
* Unpaid career break after 3 years service.
* Cycle to Work scheme after first year.
* Access to Learning, Education and Development training facility.
* Free access to Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service.
* Accommodation available for first 6 months at a reduced rate for non-Island residents.
* Relocation package up to £7,000 based on receipts.
* Housing Assistance to cover difference between current and new accommodation up to £250 per month.
* Recruitment incentive of £3,000 payable in 1st, 13th, and 25th months.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* 1st Level Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register or City & Guild 752 Level 3 NVQ Theatre Services Practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Manx Care
Nobles Hospital, Strang, Braddan, Isle of Man, IM4 4RJ
Website: https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/health-and-social-care/
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