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Theatre Manager

The closing date is 04 August 2025

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Job summary

Theatre Manager Leicester Hospital | Theatre | Permanent | Full Time | Salary is dependent on experience 37.5 Hours per week At Nuffield Health, you'll discover nursing as it should be: more time to care and to get to know the people who are our patients. You'll enjoy a highly visible role with a true passion for delivering excellent personalised care.

Main duties of the job

As our Theatre Manager you will: Deputise in the absence of Matron and effectively delegate the management of the department to clinical leads, overseeing workload and supporting their development. Act as a role model, leading, coaching and mentoring the departmental team, and promoting the adoption of evidence-based and innovative practices. Be present, available and accessible to patients, families and friends, involving them in their care. Oversee the implementation of all policies and procedures across the department, role modelling clinical excellence and ensuring full comprehension amongst all staff and consistent compliance. Drive a strong patient safety culture throughout the department, encouraging staff to call out and report safety concerns.

About us

Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital Founded in 1969, Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital was originally built from funds raised by the local community and is now one of the leading providers of private healthcare in Leicestershire. The Hospital has a strong local reputation with patients remaining loyal. The Hospital had a £4.5 million refurbishment in 2011 and was the blue print for the wider Hospitals refresh programme. The Hospital has 28 ensuite inpatient beds, 2 Laminar flow theatres, Endoscopy Suite, minor treatment room and 14 consulting rooms. The hospital delivers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient treatments and services using the best possible technologies. Since 2015 we have invested in a static MRI unit, a new digital X ray room & digital mammography. We are a local centre of excellence for Children and Young People Services. Having a Fitness & Wellbeing Gym in Leicester has led to a close working relationship and the Hospital was a forerunner for the Nuffield recovery plus programme. The Hospital has been rated as a 'Good' hospital by the CQC and achieved this rating across the 5 key lines of enquiry across all departments inspected.

Details

Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0088746

Job locations

Scraptoft Lane

Leicester

LE5 1HY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Theatre Manager Leicester Hospital | Theatre | Permanent | Full Time | Salary is dependent on experience 37.5 Hours per week At Nuffield Health, you'll discover nursing as it should be: more time to care and to get to know the people who are our patients. You'll enjoy a highly visible role with a true passion for delivering excellent personalised care. As our Theatre Manager at our Leicester Hospital, you will provide strong clinical leadership to the department and assume overall accountability for clinical effectiveness. You will be a registered Clinical Practitioner and be educated up to degree/post graduate level with the relevant training. As our Theatre Manager you will:

  • Deputise in the absence of Matron and effectively delegate the management of the department to clinical leads, overseeing workload and supporting their development.
  • Act as a role model, leading, coaching and mentoring the departmental team, and promoting the adoption of evidence-based and innovative practices.
  • Be present, available and accessible to patients, families and friends, involving them in their care.
  • Oversee the implementation of all policies and procedures across the department, role modelling clinical excellence and ensuring full comprehension amongst all staff and consistent compliance.
  • Drive a strong patient safety culture throughout the department, encouraging staff to call out and report safety concerns.
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital Founded in 1969, Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital was originally built from funds raised by the local community and is now one of the leading providers of private healthcare in Leicestershire. The Hospital has a strong local reputation with patients remaining loyal. The Hospital had a £4.5 million refurbishment in 2011 and was the blue print for the wider Hospitals refresh programme. The Hospital has 28 ensuite inpatient beds, 2 Laminar flow theatres, Endoscopy Suite, minor treatment room and 14 consulting rooms. The hospital delivers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient treatments and services using the best possible technologies. Since 2015 we have invested in a static MRI unit, a new digital X ray room & digital mammography. We are a local centre of excellence for Children and Young People Services. Having a Fitness & Wellbeing Gym in Leicester has led to a close working relationship and the Hospital was a forerunner for the Nuffield recovery plus programme. The Hospital has been rated as a 'Good' hospital by the CQC and achieved this rating across the 5 key lines of enquiry across all departments inspected. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Theatre Manager Leicester Hospital | Theatre | Permanent | Full Time | Salary is dependent on experience 37.5 Hours per week At Nuffield Health, you'll discover nursing as it should be: more time to care and to get to know the people who are our patients. You'll enjoy a highly visible role with a true passion for delivering excellent personalised care. As our Theatre Manager at our Leicester Hospital, you will provide strong clinical leadership to the department and assume overall accountability for clinical effectiveness. You will be a registered Clinical Practitioner and be educated up to degree/post graduate level with the relevant training. As our Theatre Manager you will:

  • Deputise in the absence of Matron and effectively delegate the management of the department to clinical leads, overseeing workload and supporting their development.
  • Act as a role model, leading, coaching and mentoring the departmental team, and promoting the adoption of evidence-based and innovative practices.
  • Be present, available and accessible to patients, families and friends, involving them in their care.
  • Oversee the implementation of all policies and procedures across the department, role modelling clinical excellence and ensuring full comprehension amongst all staff and consistent compliance.
  • Drive a strong patient safety culture throughout the department, encouraging staff to call out and report safety concerns.
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital Founded in 1969, Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital was originally built from funds raised by the local community and is now one of the leading providers of private healthcare in Leicestershire. The Hospital has a strong local reputation with patients remaining loyal. The Hospital had a £4.5 million refurbishment in 2011 and was the blue print for the wider Hospitals refresh programme. The Hospital has 28 ensuite inpatient beds, 2 Laminar flow theatres, Endoscopy Suite, minor treatment room and 14 consulting rooms. The hospital delivers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient treatments and services using the best possible technologies. Since 2015 we have invested in a static MRI unit, a new digital X ray room & digital mammography. We are a local centre of excellence for Children and Young People Services. Having a Fitness & Wellbeing Gym in Leicester has led to a close working relationship and the Hospital was a forerunner for the Nuffield recovery plus programme. The Hospital has been rated as a 'Good' hospital by the CQC and achieved this rating across the 5 key lines of enquiry across all departments inspected. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • You will be a registered Clinical Practitioner and be educated up to degree/post graduate level with the relevant training.

    Experience

    Essential

    • As our Theatre Manager at our Leicester Hospital, you will provide strong clinical leadership to the department and assume overall accountability for clinical effectiveness.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • You will be a registered Clinical Practitioner and be educated up to degree/post graduate level with the relevant training.

    Experience

    Essential

    • As our Theatre Manager at our Leicester Hospital, you will provide strong clinical leadership to the department and assume overall accountability for clinical effectiveness.

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    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

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Scraptoft Lane

    Leicester

    LE5 1HY


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Scraptoft Lane

    Leicester

    LE5 1HY


    Employer's website

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

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Support Centre

    careers@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    07 July 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0088746

    Job locations

    Scraptoft Lane

    Leicester

    LE5 1HY


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