Job Description

Deputy Theatre Manager | Harpenden | Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 hours per week |

Are you a dynamic perioperative leader ready to take the next step in your theatre management career?

Do you thrive in a fast‑paced surgical environment where exceptional care, streamlined operations and strong teamwork are essential?

If so, this is your opportunity to join Spire as our new Deputy Theatre Manager — a pivotal, influential role supporting the Theatre Manager in driving excellence across our theatres.

Spire Harpenden Hospital offers a modern, well-equipped clinical environment designed to support high-quality patient care. The hospital features 64 private en-suite patient rooms, providing a comfortable and private setting for recovery, alongside five operating theatres, including specialist laminar flow theatres for orthopaedic procedures.

There are extensive outpatient and consulting facilities, supported by advanced on-site diagnostics including MRI, CT, ultrasound, and X-ray, ensuring efficient patient pathways from consultation through to treatment. The hospital also benefits from an on-site pharmacy and physiotherapy services, enabling a fully integrated approach to care.

Additional facilities include a dedicated outpatient department, patient café/restaurant, free parking, and Wi-Fi, creating a convenient and welcoming environment for both patients and staff.

As Deputy Theatre Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading clinical and operational performance within the department. You will support the Theatre Manager in delivering safe, effective, high‑quality theatre services while maximising utilisation, maintaining clinical standards and fostering strong relationships with Consultants and multidisciplinary teams.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where no two days are the same — perfect for an experienced theatre practitioner who enjoys both operational challenges and clinical leadership.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Providing visible clinical and managerial leadership across the Theatre department.
• Monitoring, supporting and enhancing the delivery of high‑quality patient care.
• Acting as a role model, mentor and source of professional advice for theatre staff.
• Encouraging continual learning and professional development within the team.
• Identifying and championing improvements in perioperative practice using evidence‑based standards.
• Delegating effectively, ensuring clarity of goals while supporting staff to succeed.
• Embedding Clinical Governance and risk management into daily operations.
• Ensuring policies, procedures and legislation are followed consistently.
• Supporting the achievement of departmental KPIs and budgetary targets.
• Working closely with the Theatre Manager to optimise theatre utilisation and address under‑used sessions.
• Managing staff rosters efficiently to meet service demand while maintaining KPI compliance.
• Overseeing stock management and working with Finance to ensure effective use of resources.
• Leading and contributing to departmental audits, reviews and improvement action plans.
• Ensuring patient information is handled in line with Data Protection and Spire policies.

Essential Skills:

• Experience as a Clinical Practitioner NMC or HCPC registered in a theatre setting
• Evidence of substantial post registration continual professional development in management and other clinically related and relevant subjects
• Working within a performance driven culture, while maintaining safe standards
• Meeting financial and budgetary targets
• Management, motivation and development of the clinical team

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes, but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
• We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Please note this advert may close early due to application numbers