Theatre Manager

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The Westbourne Centre | Theatre Manager | Full Time

We have an exciting vacancy that has arisen at The Westbourne Centre for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Theatre Manager to join our customer and commercially focused team.

As a key member of the Senior Clinical Team, the Theatre Manager will be integral to the development of the strategic vision and plan for the Theatre department, as well as accountable for delivery of patient pathways that are Caring, Safe, Responsive, Effective and Well Led.

The Theatre Manager will be expected to play a key role in the management and strategic development of the Theatre department, working closely with the Head of Clinical Services to deliver a challenging agenda; provide a high-quality service to patients and a positive working environment for our staff.
We are looking for an adaptable, clinical leader with strong leadership skills. The ability to communicate well with a multidisciplinary team is vital.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a strong track record of leading and developing high performing teams to enhance patient care and customer experience, whilst facilitating the best possible clinical outcomes. A commitment to the development of high-quality evidence based care is essential, combined with the tenacity and passion required to drive success in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
If you are looking for a new challenge in further progressing your career in clinical leadership and being able to lead a team in providing outstanding care, this role is for you.

Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services, the Theatre Manager will: -
• Provide leadership for Theatre and work in close collaboration with the other senior heads of department to ensure high quality care throughout the patient pathway.
• Develop strong partnerships with key stakeholders e.g. Consultants
• Build effective controls for the monitoring and management of the clinical teams to comply with effective action plans for continuous improvement
• Ensure the Key Performance Indicator targets are achieved by the department.
• Ensure a skilled knowledgeable workforce is available in providing care which is directed by best practice. Build a team with expertise in key clinical areas i.e Resuscitation, Infection prevention, Audit, Blood Transfusion, Medical Devices, Training.
• Provide effective deployment of resources needed to sustain agreed activity levels
• Build effective controls for the monitoring and management of clinical records.
• Lead the department in complying with all statutory and Ramsay Health Care UK quality standards and policies.
• Lead clinically based projects to support the development of the hospital services and specialities.
• Identify best practices and apply to surgical safety and Service Delivery i.e NICE Guidance, NCEPOD, NatSSIPs
• Using the CQC five key domains evidence a caring, responsive, effective, safe and well led department.
• Ensure the team provide high standards of care that is focused around the patient and their safety

The ideal candidate will have: -
• A strong clinical background in Theatre Management.
• Strong focus on Clinical Governance and Quality to support drive the safety clinical effectiveness.
• Experience in chairing committee meetings.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• A "Customer first" approach and genuine commitment to Customer care.
• A strong track record and evidence of delivering a change agenda to enhance quality and efficiency and develop clinical services.
• Significant exposure in a senior clinical role to external stakeholders such as Consultants, and the broader health care community.
• A strong track record in leading and developing a successful, efficient team and being part of that team.
• Experience and confidence in effectively managing finances and budgets.
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant legal and professional care/practice standards and evidence of ongoing professional development

Essential for the role:
• NMC - Registered General Nurse. HCPC - Operating Department Practitioner
• Strong Clinical background (Peri operative Practice)
• Previous Theatre Management experience at a senior level
• ALS/ILS
• Leadership experience
• Flexible to meet the needs of the Theatre and services
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

In return we offer

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns available where possible
• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
• Free Parking on site (where possible)
• Subsidised Staff Restaurant (where possible)
• Concerts for Carers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work Scheme available in partnership with Halfords
• Blue Light Card Scheme

About us

The Westbourne Centre is a private day surgery facility in the heart of the Edgbaston Medical Quarter in Birmingham. The Centre brings together a diverse group of clinical specialists and state-of-the-art facilities, enabling the highest quality procedures, treatments and patient experience for private, insured and NHS patients.

The Centre prides itself on continually developing and pioneering new techniques for modern healthcare provision, including the innovative use of local anaesthesia with sedation for all our surgical procedures. The Centre is one of the UK's largest independent clinics established in 2009 as part of a joint venture between the Cosmetic Surgery Partnership and the global hospital company, Ramsay Healthcare.

Hours of business at The Westbourne Centre are 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am -4pm on a Saturday.

To apply

Please contact Rebecca Mushambi, Head of Clinical Services on rebecca.mushambi1@westbournecentre.com or 07386972314 for an informal chat, or to ask any questions you may have before you apply. Or you can apply directly via www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/careers

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

We care. It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.