Applications are invited from suitably experienced Senior Theatre Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners to lead the Perioperative Services as Head of Surgical Services/Operating Theatre Manager at our client's Acute Hospital site based in Central London (Travelcard Zone 1). 
The remit for this role covers six new state of the art Operating Theatres, Recovery, Endoscopy and two Minor Ops Rooms.
Your direct reports will be; Deputy Theatre Manager, Endoscopy Lead and Recovery Lead, who in turn will manage their seven Theatre Team Leaders (for; Orthopaedic, Spinal, Plastics, Gynae and ENT, General Surgery, Urology and Ophthalmics, Anaesthetics, Recovery and TSSU) and full Theatre Staff.

An established charity-status centre of excellence for over 160 years, the Hospital has 60 inpatient beds, including a level three Critical Care Unit and a state of the art Operating Theatre complex.
This site is within easy reach of TfL and National Rail services.

You will be responsible for the clinical, professional and financial outcomes, including the day to day operational management of the Service.
This role focuses on working with Consultants to ensure effective ways of working and increasing theatre utilisation.


Additionally, you will support the Endoscopy Lead to achieve JAG and develop and grow the service.


A key aspect of this role is to develop a positive proactive cultural environment that fosters a safety first patient centred service that meets CQC and AfPP standards and supports workforce development.


The role acts as the Medical Devices Safety Officer (MDSO).

Person requirements:
Registered Nurse or ODP with current UK professional registration.
Post-registration qualification in Operating Theatres and/or Management qualification
Post-registration Mentorship qualification 
Current or recent Theatre Manager, or Senior Deputy Theatre Manager experience
Excellent leadership and management skills
Experienced in change management, ambitious and innovative.



Besides a highly professional work environment and competitive salary, the additional benefits of working for this company include:

• Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
• 27 days annual leave
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Interest-free season ticket loans and Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
• Free newspaper and media subscriptions
• Local Business discounts
• Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
• Personal development and training courses
• Annual events and recognition awards
• Career progression and increments
• For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension

We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Operating Theatre staff.
As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of the Theatre Manager role places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Executive Recruiting Managers.

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If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.