Deputy Theatre Manager

Overview

The Deputy Theatre Manager will deputise for the Theatre Manager and support him / her in the provision of appropriate clinical and managerial leadership throughout the department. Maximising theatre utilisation, Consultant compliance and maintaining clinical standards, the post‑holder will provide strong leadership and direction to all staff across the service and act as a point of contact for advice and expertise relating to professional issues.

Review and assist in the delivery of patient care; ensure patient dignity, privacy and wishes are respected; provide appropriate clinical and managerial leadership; act as a role model and mentor to clinical staff, promoting good practice in line with legislation and Spire Healthcare’s policies; encourage, develop and enhance the skills of the team; identify, develop and support improvement opportunities in operating department practices through evidence‑based practice and national standards;

delegate activities to staff to ensure objectives are met; embed Clinical Governance and risk management in daily practice; promote best evidence‑based practice within own scope; apply and ensure compliance with legislation, policies and procedures; achieve theatre budget and specific KPIs; work with others to optimise theatre utilisation against booked operating sessions; manage staff rosters efficiently, meeting demand and maintaining compliance with KPI requirements and overtime balance;

ensure effective systems are in place for stock management; carry out audits/reviews and implement action plans; provide and receive patient information in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Spire Policies; and perform any other duties reasonably within the post’s nature and level of responsibility.

Spire Leicester Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Theatre Manager to join the team on a Full‑time basis. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients.

It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services. Our vision is to be recognised as a world‑class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.

• Monitor and assist in the delivery of patient care.
• Respect the patient's dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs.
• Provide appropriate clinical and managerial leadership throughout the department.
• Act as a role model and mentor to clinical staff; provide advice and support to promote good practice consistent with legislation and Spire Healthcare's policies.
• Encourage, develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self.
• Identify, develop and support opportunities for improvements in operating department practices as highlighted through evidence, research‑based practice and national standards.
• Delegate appropriate activities to other staff and ensure objectives are met.
• Ensure that Clinical Governance and risk management are embedded within daily practice.
• Promote best evidence‑based practice within own scope of practice.
• Apply and ensure others apply legislation, policies and procedures correctly.
• Achievement of the theatre budget and specific Key Performance Indicators.
• Work with others to optimise theatre utilisation in relation to booked operating sessions and availability to meet elective work demands, taking action with respect to under‑utilisation of lists as appropriate.
• Manage staff rosters efficiently, meeting demand whilst maintaining compliance with the Agency staff KPI on the Clinical Scorecard and balancing the use of overtime.
• Ensure that effective systems are in place to manage stocks according to financial instructions, efficient utilisation and intelligent ordering, working closely with the Finance Manager to ensure compliance.
• Ensure audits/reviews of the…