Main area Theatres Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent: At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert. Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert.) Job ref 253-0625-7190116
Employer The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Russells Hall Hospital Town Dudley Salary £53,755 - £60,504 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 03/07/2025 23:59
Theatre Manager
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
THEATRES, CRITICAL CARE, ANAESTHETICS, PAIN MANAGEMENT & PRE-OPERATIVE ASSESSMENT (TCAPP) DIRECTORATE
THEATRE MANAGER
PERMANENT, FULL TIME - 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK
As a Trust, we are committed to providing the highest quality care to all patients undergoing treatment within our Theatres Department. We are looking for an exceptional individual, with significant experience in operational and clinical leadership within theatres, who is enthusiastic about helping us to achieve this ambition.
The Theatre Manager is a pivotal role, providing day to day operational leadership for 17 theatres and 4 treatment rooms at Russells Hall Hospital and Corbett Hospital. It is an exciting time to be joining the department with the installation of new hybrid and DaVinci robotic theatres and acquisition of a MAKO orthopaedic robot, as well as numerous clinical pathway developments that will improve the experience and outcomes for our patients.
The successful candidate will need to be proactive, resourceful and adept at problem solving. An ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders is essential. This is a busy role, so confidence in managing competing priorities is also a must. Above all we are looking for someone who is passionate about improving care and helping us to evolve and adapt for the future.
Main duties of the job
The Theatre Manager will be highly visible, providing operational leadership for all theatres and minor procedure rooms at both Russells Hall Hospital and the Corbett Hospital. The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that the theatres deliver safe, efficient and effective care, proactively managing the overall productivity of each theatre and recovery to co-ordinate patient flow through the department. This will involve taking action to address issues that are likely to impact on theatre utilisation. This will require close liaison with clinical and non-clinical staff within the surgical directorates and wards.
The Theatre Manager plays a key role in list planning to ensure that the sessions are realistic, achievable, and run to time. This role provides the first-line response to avoid non-clinical cancellations on the day or surgery, and where this is unavoidable, communicating these to the appropriate teams.
The Theatre Manager will work closely with the Matron and Deputy Matron for Theatres to ensure that safe staffing levels are maintained, and that all staff are able to take breaks that they are entitled to.
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
* Registered with the NMC or HCPC
* Recognised qualification in Theatre practice or equivalent level of experience
* Management qualification and/or evidence of further academic development
* Teaching/assessing qualification
* Evidence of multi-skilled practice
* Degree or evidence of study at degree level
Experience
* Substantial experience of operational management in an acute theatre setting in a senior role
* Experience of working with Procurement Specialists to ensure that the principle of quality, safety and value are embedded in the management of stock
* Able to demonstrate undertaking quality initiatives with audited outcomes
Communication & Relationship Skills
* Leadership skills - good leadership and influencing skills
* Effective communicator, both orally and in writing, able to motivate and influence
Knowledge & Training
* Evidence of in depth knowledge and experience of practice and policy across a broad range of responsibilities e.g. Financial, HR, Governance
* Evidence of in-depth and current speciality knowledge
* Committed to own Continuing Professional Development and developing clinical practice
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RECRUITMENT EQUALITY STATEMENT
We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. It is essential we understand our demographics, in order that we can monitor our performance as an equal opportunity employer, as well as continuing to embed a culture of inclusivity across the organisation, which supports the active participation and contribution of our diverse staff groups in the Trusts decision making processes. On application the shortlisting manager will not see this criterion and therefore it cannot be part of their decision making. Please ensure you complete your equal opportunities questions for us and help us to make sure everyone is welcome.
The Trust is committed to employing and supporting people with disabilities. It is the Trust’s policy to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum ‘essential’ criteria as identified on the person specification. To ensure we know you have a disability, please inform us under the appropriate section on the application form. We welcome applications from the LGBTQ+ community and openly encourage people with different sexual orientation, gender identity and expression to apply to join our team. We promise to respect and encourage the use of all pronouns and will not purposefully mis-gender anyone.
We are governed by the public sector equality duties and by our values of Care, Respect and Responsibility to ensure we eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other behaviour that is unlawful, undermines our core values and/or falls short of our Behaviour Framework. We want all of our staff to ‘call out’ any behaviour from colleagues, patients or visitors that constitutes the above and appropriate action be taken.
We will, at every opportunity, advance equality and inclusivity for all staff, at all levels within the organisation, by removing or minimising disadvantage, encouraging participation and taking all relevant steps to meet the needs of anyone who shares a protected characteristic. We will also foster good relations between persons who share a protected characteristic by tackling prejudice and promoting understanding at every opportunity.
We have staff Networks in place to help support staff experience of diverse staff groups and inform us on the actions, interventions and support what we need to put in place to improve the working lives and daily experiences of all colleagues and all teams. Anyone can join the networks and we take pride in having Allies as part of every network within the organisation.
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Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Please note, preference will be given to at risk employees.
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Application numbers
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy when we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Name Hywel Rees Job title Directorate Manager Email address hywel.rees@nhs.net Telephone number 01384 456111 Additional information
If you would like to find out more about this role or would like to visit the department, please contact:
Hywel Rees - Directorate Manager on 01384 456111 extension 3093.
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