Job overview

A fantastic opportunity is now available for a Speciality Theatre Manager within our Theatre team. The primary focus of this post is to ensure that the Trust provides high quality care reflecting the beliefs outlined in the theatre philosophy. The Theatre Manager will act as an advocate for patients within the theatre department. This is a permanent  post.

Main duties of the job

As the Theatre Manager you will have management responsibility of a specialist area / group of theatres with associated resources and posses highly specialist knowledge of this area and theatre practice in order to  offer advice and support to staff out of hours.

You will provide professional and managerial leadership to teams of staff and resources to meet the requirements of the theatre area and provision of a 24 hour theatre service in conjunction with the lead theatre practitioner.

You will actively participate in recruitment and selection of theatre staff, development of policies and promoting clinical excellence within the specialist area. Monitoring financial budgets and contributing to the wider activities of the Trust. The Theatre Manager may participate in providing a 24 hour theatre service.

The successful candidate will be responsible for their own professional conduct in line with NMC/HCPC standards and will adhere to and understand all Trust & local policies and procedure to ensure compliance of theatre staff.

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.