• Job Description

  Req#: C9253-25-0252?language=en&page=832&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  THEATRES, CRITICAL CARE, ANAESTHETICS, PAIN MANAGEMENT & PRE-OPERATIVE ASSESSMENT (TCAPP) DIRECTORATE

  THEATRE MANAGER

  PERMANENT, FULL TIME - 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK

  As a Trust, we are committed to providing the highest quality care to all patients undergoing treatment within our Theatres Department. We are looking for an exceptional individual, with significant experience in operational and clinical leadership within theatres, who is enthusiastic about helping us to achieve this ambition.

  The Theatre Manager is a pivotal role, providing day to day operational leadership for 17 theatres and 4 treatment rooms at Russells Hall Hospital and Corbett Hospital. It is an exciting time to be joining the department with the installation of new hybrid and DaVinci robotic theatres and acquisition of a MAKO orthopaedic robot, as well as numerous clinical pathway developments that will improve the experience and outcomes for our patients.

  The successful candidate will need to be proactive, resourceful and adept at problem solving. An ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders is essential. This is a busy role, so confidence in managing competing priorities is also a must. Above all we are looking for someone who is passionate about improving care and helping us to evolve and adapt for the future.

  Main duties of the job

  The Theatre Manager will be highly visible, providing operational leadership for all theatres and minor procedure rooms at both Russells Hall Hospital and the Corbett Hospital. The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that the theatres deliver safe, efficient and effective care, proactively managing the overall productivity of each theatre and recovery to co-ordinate patient flow through the department. This will involve taking action to address issues that are likely to impact on theatre utilisation. This will require close liaison with clinical and non-clinical staff within the surgical directorates and wards.

  The Theatre Manager plays a key role in list planning to ensure that the sessions are realistic, achievable, and run to time. This role provides the first-line response to avoid non-clinical cancellations on the day or surgery, and where this is unavoidable, communicating these to the appropriate teams.

  The Theatre Manager will work closely with the Matron and Deputy Matron for Theatres to ensure that safe staffing levels are maintained, and that all staff are able to take breaks that they are entitled to.

  About us

  At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

  As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by ourflexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

  As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information -inclusive practice people promise.

  Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

  Please click below to view our EDI page:Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

  Details

  Date posted

  19 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8a

  Salary

  £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  253-0625-7190116

  Job locations

  Russells Hall Hospital

  Pensnett Road

  Dudley

  DY1 2HQ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

  Person Specification

  Qualifications & Education

  Essential

  • Registered with the NMC or HCPC
  • Recognised qualification in Theatre practice or equivalent level of experience

  Desirable

  • Management qualification and/or evidence of further academic development
  • Teaching/assessing qualification
  • Evidence of multi-skilled practice
  • Degree or evidence of study at degree level

  Experience

  Essential

  • Substantial experience of operational management in an acute theatre setting in a senior role
  • Experience of working with Procurement Specialists to ensure that the principle of quality, safety and value are embedded in the management of stock
  • Able to demonstrate undertaking quality initiatives with audited outcomes

  Communication & Relationship Skills

  Essential

  • Leadership skills - good leadership and influencing skills
  • Effective communicator, both orally and in writing, able to motivate and influence

  Knowledge & Training

  Essential

  • Evidence of in depth knowledge and experience of practice and policy across a broad range of responsibilities e.g. Financial, HR, Governance
  • Evidence of in-depth and current speciality knowledge
  • Committed to own Continuing Professional Development and developing clinical practice

  Person Specification

  Qualifications & Education

  Essential

  • Registered with the NMC or HCPC
  • Recognised qualification in Theatre practice or equivalent level of experience

  Desirable

  • Management qualification and/or evidence of further academic development
  • Teaching/assessing qualification
  • Evidence of multi-skilled practice
  • Degree or evidence of study at degree level

  Experience

  Essential

  • Substantial experience of operational management in an acute theatre setting in a senior role
  • Experience of working with Procurement Specialists to ensure that the principle of quality, safety and value are embedded in the management of stock
  • Able to demonstrate undertaking quality initiatives with audited outcomes

  Communication & Relationship Skills

  Essential

  • Leadership skills - good leadership and influencing skills
  • Effective communicator, both orally and in writing, able to motivate and influence

  Knowledge & Training

  Essential

  • Evidence of in depth knowledge and experience of practice and policy across a broad range of responsibilities e.g. Financial, HR, Governance
  • Evidence of in-depth and current speciality knowledge
  • Committed to own Continuing Professional Development and developing clinical practice

  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

  The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Russells Hall Hospital

  Pensnett Road

  Dudley

  DY1 2HQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Russells Hall Hospital

  Pensnett Road

  Dudley

  DY1 2HQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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