Overview
At Frimley Health, we are committed to delivering outstanding patient care and supporting our people to thrive. We are seeking an exceptional Senior Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to become our Head of Perioperative Services and Heatherwood Elective Hub—a key leadership role shaping the future of our surgical services.
If you are an inspiring, forward‑thinking clinical leader with the ambition to influence perioperative care at scale and improve patient outcomes, we would welcome your application.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage perioperative services and theatre teams across all three sites.
Lead on ensuring safe, high‑quality clinical care, positive patient experience and governance and risk management.
Drive theatre productivity, efficiency, GIRFT and service improvements.
Line manage and oversee workforce planning, recruitment, staff development and performance across theatres & Pre‑Operative Assessment.
Hold budget responsibility for non‑medical theatre staffing, resources and cost improvement opportunities.
Support strategic planning, service redesign and Trust‑wide initiatives.
Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and act as a Trust ambassador.
Participation in the on‑call silver rota.
Qualifications
Current NMC or HCPC registration.
Master’s level education or equivalent experience.
Substantial leadership experience at Band 8a or above in an acute trust.
Strong knowledge of perioperative care, theatre productivity, professional standards, governance and NHS operational frameworks.
Benefits
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability‑confident employer and has been awarded Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first‑class development opportunities for all staff and a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Flexible Working
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours. We do our utmost to work with staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Other Considerations
We know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
Closing Date
This advert closes on Friday 27 Mar 2026.
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