Compass Associates
Theatre Manager | Acute Private Hospital
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Theatre Manager | Acute Private Hospital
Competitive Salary + 33 Days Annual Leave + Private Medical Insurance + GPhC Fees Paid + Extensive Benefits
37.5 Hours per week
Exeter, Devon
Compass Associates is supporting a leading private healthcare organisation with the appointment of an experienced Theatre Manager at their established Exeter facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced theatre professional with proven leadership and management experience to take responsibility for a busy, multidisciplinary service.
What's on Offer?
- Highly Competitive Salary
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (33 days total)
- GPhC fees paid
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Gym membership
- Online GP service
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Relocation Support
The Role
As Theatre Manager, you will provide strong operational and clinical leadership across a diverse theatre environment, overseeing:
- 3 operating theatres
- Cath Lab and Endoscopy services
- Approximately 50 staff, including 7 direct reports
- A broad range of specialties including orthopaedics, spinal surgery, cardiology, general surgery, urology, plastics, ENT and gynaecology
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You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care, safety and operational performance, while supporting the continued development of the service and its people.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, developing and supporting a multidisciplinary theatre team
- Managing departmental budgets and resources
- Supporting clinical governance and patient safety
- Contributing to business planning and service development
- Driving operational performance and continuous improvement
- Working collaboratively with senior clinical and operational stakeholders
- Creating a positive culture focused on high-quality patient care and team development
About You
We are looking for an established theatre leader who combines strong clinical understanding with proven management experience.
You may be:
- An experienced Theatre Manager looking for a new challenge.
- A Deputy/Assistant Theatre Manager ready to take the next step, with established management experience.
- An experienced ODP or Registered Nurse with significant theatre leadership and management responsibility.
You'll need to demonstrate experience of leading and developing theatre teams, alongside a strong understanding of clinical governance and operational management. Most importantly, you'll be someone who is passionate about theatre services, enjoys developing people and is motivated to lead and improve a high-performing team.
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Interested?
If you're an experienced theatre professional looking for your next leadership opportunity in Exeter, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Informal conversations and site visits can be arranged for suitable candidates, providing an opportunity to learn more about the role, meet the team and understand the working environment before progressing through the formal interview process. For a confidential conversation about the opportunity, please get in touch.
Location
Based in Exeter, this hospital is commutable from Crediton, Honiton, Tiverton, Sidmouth, Teignmouth, Okehampton, Axminster, Totnes, Torquay, Paignton, Plymouth, Taunton, Bridgwater and Barnstaple.
Contact Details
If you are interested in the position, please contact Natasha on 02392 417 107 or alternatively, you can email at nisaac@compassltd.co.uk.
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