Theatre Manager

The Theatre Manager will provide senior clinical and operational leadership within the Operating Theatres Department at The Princess Grace Hospital. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and highquality perioperative care, supported by excellent patient experience, strong clinical governance and efficient theatre utilisation. Working closely with the Surgical Services Manager, Consultants and senior leaders, the Theatre Manager will lead the daytoday operational management of the theatres while contributing to strategic service development, workforce leadership and the introduction of new technologies and models of care. Key ResponsibilitiesClinical and Operational Leadership Provide visible, professional leadership across the Operating Theatres Department, promoting a culture of safety, quality, learning and continuous improvement. Ensure theatres run efficiently and effectively, maintaining high clinical standards and positive patient outcomes. Act as a senior clinical role model, leading by example and supporting teams during periods of pressure or change. Workforce Leadership and Development Lead, manage and develop a skilled multidisciplinary theatre workforce. Ensure appropriate staffing levels, skill mix and deployment to meet service demands. Support staff wellbeing, engagement, appraisal, performance management and professional development. Theatre Utilisation and Service Delivery Oversee theatre list management, capacity planning and daily operational coordination. Work collaboratively with Consultants and scheduling teams to maximise theatre utilisation while maintaining patient safety and quality of care. Respond effectively to operational challenges and changing clinical priorities. Governance, Quality and Safety Maintain accountability for clinical governance, risk management, audit and compliance with CQC and internal standards. Ensure evidencebased practice is embedded and reviewed across the department. Use quality indicators, incident reporting and patient feedback to drive service improvement. Service Development and Resources Manage departmental budgets, equipment and resources responsibly and transparently. Support service development, innovation and the introduction of new surgical technologies. Contribute to strategic planning and implementation of organisational objectives. Communication and Collaboration Build strong, effective working relationships with Consultants, senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams. Act as a key point of contact for theatrerelated operational and clinical matters.