Theatre Manager - St Georges

Job overview

The post holder will be a member of the expert clinical leadership team in the Operating Theatre Department at St George’s hub (two theatres), Queen Mary’s Roehampton satellite – Surgical treatment centre (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and St Georges Day Case theatre (Thursday alternating week) providing skilled clinical and technical guidance. The Theatre Manager is one of a small team that takes responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the entire department and will be expected to take part equally in the coordination of the department, management of a delegated team of staff and support the delivery of supporting activities. To this end the Theatre Manager will work a minimum of 3-4 days clinically and have a dedicated management 1-2 days per week. This is a leadership role with a clinical element.

Main duties of the job

Professionally accountable and responsible for the development and provision of high quality care and a safe environment for patient within theatre services. In collaboration with the Theatre Manager manage all human, financial and physical resources. To lead and co-ordinate the departmental team, taking continuing responsibility for the management and organisation of the entire clinical area, in a courteous and patient focused manner Work with clinicians as part of the management team to provide expert knowledge on all areas of theatres and to be a role model, providing sound leadership and motivation for all members of staff To be responsible for direct management of delegated staff, ensuring robust management of performance and absence Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC and HCPC Codes of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies and Procedures. Act as an agent of change in achieving a culture that is flexible and responds positively to the needs of the service and our patients. Actively develop positive team working between theatres and Duke elder ward team and other theatre team. Support the directorate in all activities related to the improvement of theatre utilisation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To support the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures and guidelines, including taking ownership for a portion of the workload. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanour. Uphold the Trust’s values and behaviours and behave in a manner befitting the seniority of the position, maintaining public and colleague confidence. Ensure that equipment is available and in good working order, liaising with other departments and outside hospital or satellites as needed. Work to ensure the provision of sufficient suitably trained staff and taking appropriate steps to ensure that service delivery is not compromised (this can include working clinically). Work with the team to ensure the delivery of high quality evidenced based care. Work collaboratively across the directorate to promote a customer focused culture acting as a role model. Support the team in the delivery of Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Quality assurance initiatives.