Deputy Theatre Manager

Deputy Theatre Manager | Harpenden | Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 hours per week |

Are you a dynamic perioperative leader ready to take the next step in your theatre management career?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced surgical environment where exceptional care, streamlined operations and strong teamwork are essential?

If so, this is your opportunity to join Spire as our new Deputy Theatre Manager - a pivotal, influential role supporting the Theatre Manager in driving excellence across our theatres.

Spire Harpenden Hospital offers a modern, well-equipped clinical environment designed to support high-quality patient care. The hospital features 64 private en-suite patient rooms, providing a comfortable and private setting for recovery, alongside five operating theatres, including specialist laminar flow theatres for orthopaedic procedures.

There are extensive outpatient and consulting facilities, supported by advanced on-site diagnostics including MRI, CT, ultrasound, and X-ray, ensuring efficient patient pathways from consultation through to treatment. The hospital also benefits from an on-site pharmacy and physiotherapy services, enabling a fully integrated approach to care.

Additional facilities include a dedicated outpatient department, patient café/restaurant, free parking, and Wi-Fi, creating a convenient and welcoming environment for both patients and staff.

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.

This is a hands-on leadership role where no two days are the same - perfect for an experienced theatre practitioner who enjoys both operational challenges and clinical leadership.

Duties and responsibilities:

• 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 under-used 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.

Essential Skills:

• Experience as a Clinical Practitioner NMC or HCPC registered in a theatre setting
• 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:

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
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
• We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics