Theatre Manager

Description:

Ramsay Health Care UK is seeking an experienced and dynamic Theatre Manager to join its highly respected surgical team, overseeing operations at Euxton Hall Hospital and Buckshaw Hospital in Chorley. This leadership role offers the opportunity to provide strategic direction, operational oversight, and clinical excellence within a state-of-the-art healthcare environment.

As the Theatre Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading a multi-disciplinary team to deliver exceptional perioperative care. You will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of clinical performance, patient safety, and operational efficiency while fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture that empowers your staff to achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled theatre professional who thrives on challenge, innovation, and making a meaningful impact in patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strong clinical and operational leadership to a multi-disciplinary theatre team, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations across both Euxton Hall and Buckshaw Hospitals.

• Maintain high standards of patient safety and care, ensuring all perioperative services comply with clinical governance and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate effectively with consultants, senior management, and healthcare professionals, building strong relationships to enhance service delivery.

• Lead, mentor, and motivate the theatre staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous professional development.

• Oversee resource allocation, theatre scheduling, and workforce planning to ensure optimal patient flow and utilisation of facilities.

• Support hospital initiatives, service expansions, and quality improvement programs.

• Drive innovation and best practices in surgical procedures and patient care pathways.

• Monitor performance metrics, implement corrective actions, and report on departmental outcomes.

• Uphold Ramsay Health Care’s core values of compassion, integrity, and excellence in patient-centred care.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Registered clinical practitioner with an appropriate governing body (NMC or HCPC).

• Substantial experience managing a busy theatre environment within an acute hospital or surgical centre.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and lead a diverse team.

• Experience in teaching, assessment, and the ability to support staff development initiatives.

• Current ILS (Immediate Life Support) or ALS (Advanced Life Support) certification preferred.

• Professional management qualification or equivalent leadership training is advantageous.

• Excellent organisational, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

• Commitment to patient safety, clinical quality, and service excellence.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Option to buy or sell flexible leave

• Private Pension Scheme (Ramsay matches up to 5% after qualifying period)

• Flexible shift patterns (where possible)

• Enhanced parental leave policies

• Private Medical Cover (option to include dependants)

• Life Assurance – 3x base salary

• Free training and development via Ramsay Academy

• Free on-site parking and subsidised staff restaurant (where available)

• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support

• Cycle2Work Scheme in partnership with Halfords

• Concerts for Carers membership and Blue Light Card Scheme eligibility

About the Organisation:

Ramsay Health Care UK is part of a global healthcare group with over 60 years of excellence in hospital management and patient care. As one of the leading independent providers of private healthcare services in England, Ramsay Health Care operates more than 30 hospitals and treatment centres across the country.

The organisation is built on “The Ramsay Way” – a culture that recognises people as its greatest asset. Ramsay is committed to providing world-class care to patients while ensuring its employees are supported, valued, and given opportunities to grow.

Ramsay Health Care UK also proudly supports the UK Armed Forces community, holding the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award, and remains dedicated to inclusivity, equality, and excellence in all aspects of its operations.