Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Theatres Manager
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Department Surgery
Band 8a
Hours
37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Theatre Manager to join the Surgery Division in a key operational leadership role.
The post holder will provide visible day-to-day leadership across the theatre environment, supporting the safe, effective and efficient delivery of elective, emergency and trauma operating lists.
The role will be central to ensuring that theatre capacity is clinically and logistically feasible, staffing is deployed safely, lists start on time, utilisation is optimised, and operational issues are identified and resolved at pace.
We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and credible leader who can bring structure, grip and confidence to a complex theatre service.
You will work closely with clinical, nursing, anaesthetic, surgical, scheduling, estates, HSDU and operational colleagues to strengthen theatre planning, improve patient flow, reduce avoidable cancellations and support delivery of the Trust’s elective recovery ambitions.
The successful candidate will combine operational grip with a coaching leadership style, ensuring that patient safety, staff experience and high-quality care remain at the centre of everything we do.
Contact Information
If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Emma Codrington at emma.codrington@mkuh.nhs.uk.
Interview Date
Interview w/c 28th September 2026
Our Values
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
'94% feel that their role makes a difference to patients and service users.' 'NHS Staff Survey 2024'
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Join #TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital
The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division is looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team.
About MKUH
MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023.
As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future.
Benefits
With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH.
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Find out more about working in #TeamSurgery at MKUH from the people who work across the division in the video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mYel-Y9nrU
About MKUH
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
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Our Services
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Investment
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Emma Codrington
- Job title: Chief Nurse Surgical Division
- Email address: emma.codrington@mkuh.nhs.uk
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