As Deputy Theatre Manager, you'll play a key role in leading clinical and operational performance within the department. You will support the Theatre Manager in delivering safe, effective, high-quality theatre services while maximising utilisation, maintaining clinical standards and fostering strong relationships with Consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
Main duties of the job
* Providing visible clinical and managerial leadership across the Theatre department.
* Monitoring, supporting and enhancing the delivery of high-quality patient care.
* Acting as a role model, mentor and source of professional advice for theatre staff.
* Encouraging continual learning and professional development within the team.
* Identifying and championing improvements in perioperative practice using evidence-based standards.
* Delegating effectively, ensuring clarity of goals while supporting staff to succeed.
* Embedding Clinical Governance and risk management into daily operations.
* Ensuring policies, procedures and legislation are followed consistently.
* Supporting the achievement of departmental KPIs and budgetary targets.
* Working closely with the Theatre Manager to optimise theatre utilisation and address underused sessions.
* Managing staff rosters efficiently to meet service demand while maintaining KPI compliance.
* Overseeing stock management and working with Finance to ensure effective use of resources.
* Leading and contributing to departmental audits, reviews and improvement action plans.
* Ensuring patient information is handled in line with Data Protection and Spire policies.
About us
Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital is home to an exceptional range of modern, high-quality facilities designed to support outstanding clinical care. Our site includes 44 private rooms, a dedicated daycase suite with 19 private bays, a purpose-built endoscopy unit, and five operating theatres, including three laminar-flow theatres specialising in orthopaedic surgery. We also offer an onsite pharmacy and a dedicated offsite physiotherapy centre, ensuring seamless care throughout every patient's journey.
Job responsibilities
Deputy Theatre Manager | Cambridge | Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 hours per week. As a dynamic perioperative leader in a fast‐paced surgical environment, you'll support the Theatre Manager in driving excellence across our theatres, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and optimal utilisation of resources.
Essential Skills
* Experience as a Clinical Practitioner, NMC or HCPC registered.
* Evidence of substantial post‐registration continual professional development in management and other clinically related and relevant subjects.
* Working within a performance‐driven culture, while maintaining safe standards.
* Meeting financial and budgetary targets.
* Management, motivation and development of the clinical team.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* 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 1,000 retailers.
* Free Bupa wellness screening.
* Private medical insurance.
* Life assurance.
* Free onsite car park saving an average of £50 per month.
* Commitment to employees' well‐being through work‐life balance, ongoing development, support and reward.
Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) Nursing or ODP.
Experience
* Experience as a Clinical Practitioner, NMC or HCPC registered.
* Surgical First Assistant.
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.
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