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Theatre Manager

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North East England
Permanent
Grounds and Maintenance Worker

Posted 3 day(s) ago

Reference: 2383693

Job summary

Spire London East Hospital is looking for an experienced Theatre Manager to lead our Theatre team. This is a key leadership role within a busy department, with responsibility for maintaining high standards of patient care, supporting and developing staff, and ensuring the service runs safely and effectively.

Main duties of the job

* Lead the day-to-day operation of the Theatre Department, ensuring the service is safe, efficient and delivers against key performance targets. * Support, develop and motivate the theatre team, promoting a culture of teamwork, accountability and high-quality patient care. * Manage workforce planning and department resources to meet operational demands. * Oversee recruitment, induction, training, performance management and staff development. * Create a positive learning environment through coaching, mentorship and clinical supervision. * Manage patient feedback and complaints, identifying opportunities to improve the service and patient experience. * Ensure information is recorded and handled in line with GDPR and Spire policies. * Promote and maintain best practice in health and safety, governance and patient safety.

About us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

Details
Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

29093

Job locations

Roding Ln S

Ilford

IG4 5PZ

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Theatre Manager | Theatre Department | Spire London East Hospital | Private Hospital | Full time - 37.5hrs | Competitive salary plus excellent benefits Spire London East Hospital is looking for an experienced Theatre Manager to lead our Theatre team. This is a key leadership role within a busy department, with responsibility for maintaining high standards of patient care, supporting and developing staff, and ensuring the service runs safely and effectively. You'll work closely with the wider hospital leadership team to drive performance, manage resources and create an environment where both patients and colleagues have a positive experience. Duties and responsibilities:

  • Lead the day-to-day operation of the Theatre Department, ensuring the service is safe, efficient and delivers against key performance targets.
  • Support, develop and motivate the theatre team, promoting a culture of teamwork, accountability and high-quality patient care.
  • Manage workforce planning and department resources to meet operational demands.
  • Oversee recruitment, induction, training, performance management and staff development.
  • Create a positive learning environment through coaching, mentorship and clinical supervision.
  • Manage patient feedback and complaints, identifying opportunities to improve the service and patient experience.
  • Ensure information is recorded and handled in line with GDPR and Spire policies.
  • Promote and maintain best practice in health and safety, governance and patient safety.
    • Who we're looking for
  • Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with current NMC or HCPC registration.
  • Significant leadership experience within a busy theatre environment.
  • Proven experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong understanding of theatre operations, clinical governance and patient safety.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across teams.
  • Experience delivering service improvements and driving operational performance.
  • A positive and collaborative leader who leads by example.
  • Committed to delivering excellent patient care and supporting colleagues to do their best work.
    • Benefits: We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Free Parking onsite
    • Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion.
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
    • Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
    Job description
    Job responsibilities

    Theatre Manager | Theatre Department | Spire London East Hospital | Private Hospital | Full time - 37.5hrs | Competitive salary plus excellent benefits Spire London East Hospital is looking for an experienced Theatre Manager to lead our Theatre team. This is a key leadership role within a busy department, with responsibility for maintaining high standards of patient care, supporting and developing staff, and ensuring the service runs safely and effectively. You'll work closely with the wider hospital leadership team to drive performance, manage resources and create an environment where both patients and colleagues have a positive experience. Duties and responsibilities:

  • Lead the day-to-day operation of the Theatre Department, ensuring the service is safe, efficient and delivers against key performance targets.
  • Support, develop and motivate the theatre team, promoting a culture of teamwork, accountability and high-quality patient care.
  • Manage workforce planning and department resources to meet operational demands.
  • Oversee recruitment, induction, training, performance management and staff development.
  • Create a positive learning environment through coaching, mentorship and clinical supervision.
  • Manage patient feedback and complaints, identifying opportunities to improve the service and patient experience.
  • Ensure information is recorded and handled in line with GDPR and Spire policies.
  • Promote and maintain best practice in health and safety, governance and patient safety.
    • Who we're looking for
  • Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with current NMC or HCPC registration.
  • Significant leadership experience within a busy theatre environment.
  • Proven experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong understanding of theatre operations, clinical governance and patient safety.
  • Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across teams.
  • Experience delivering service improvements and driving operational performance.
  • A positive and collaborative leader who leads by example.
  • Committed to delivering excellent patient care and supporting colleagues to do their best work.
    • Benefits: We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
  • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
  • 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
  • Free Bupa wellness screening
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Free Parking onsite
    • Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
  • Driving clinical excellence
  • Doing the right thing
  • Caring is our passion.
  • Keeping it simple
  • Delivering on our promises
  • Succeeding and celebrating together
    • Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
    Person Specification
    Qualifications
    Essential
    • * Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with current NMC or HCPC registration.
    • * Significant leadership experience within a busy theatre environment.
    • * Proven experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams.
    • * Strong understanding of theatre operations, clinical governance and patient safety.
    • * Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across teams.
    • * Experience delivering service improvements and driving operational performance.
    • * A positive and collaborative leader who leads by example.
    • * Committed to delivering excellent patient care and supporting colleagues to do their best work.
    Experience
    Essential
    • * Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with current NMC or HCPC registration.
    • * Significant leadership experience within a busy theatre environment.
    • * Proven experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams.
    • * Strong understanding of theatre operations, clinical governance and patient safety.
    • * Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across teams.
    • * Experience delivering service improvements and driving operational performance.
    • * A positive and collaborative leader who leads by example.
    • * Committed to delivering excellent patient care and supporting colleagues to do their best work.
    Person Specification
    Qualifications
    Essential
    • * Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with current NMC or HCPC registration.
    • * Significant leadership experience within a busy theatre environment.
    • * Proven experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams.
    • * Strong understanding of theatre operations, clinical governance and patient safety.
    • * Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across teams.
    • * Experience delivering service improvements and driving operational performance.
    • * A positive and collaborative leader who leads by example.
    • * Committed to delivering excellent patient care and supporting colleagues to do their best work.
    Experience
    Essential
    • * Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with current NMC or HCPC registration.
    • * Significant leadership experience within a busy theatre environment.
    • * Proven experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams.
    • * Strong understanding of theatre operations, clinical governance and patient safety.
    • * Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across teams.
    • * Experience delivering service improvements and driving operational performance.
    • * A positive and collaborative leader who leads by example.
    • * Committed to delivering excellent patient care and supporting colleagues to do their best work.
    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information
    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details
    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Roding Ln S

    Ilford

    IG4 5PZ

    United Kingdom


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details
    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Roding Ln S

    Ilford

    IG4 5PZ

    United Kingdom


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)