Job summary
- Main area
- Planned Care
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Duties will include weekday, weekend, bank holiday, on call. A night shift may be required in emergency circumstances.)
- Job ref
- 210-2026-512
- Employer
- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Countess of Chester Hospital
- Town
- Chester
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Ophthalmic and Breast Theatre Speciality Manager
Band 7
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview
Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week
This exciting opportunity has arisen within the Operating Theatre Department at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The successful candidate with be responsible for the operational management of the Ophthalmology and Breast Surgery Theatres. Elective and emergency surgeries are carried out in Main and Day surgery theatres.
Ophthalmic Theatre Team do provide an on call service for out of hours emergency procedures.
You will also be involved in the daily running of the Operating Theatre Department in the Manager of the Day or Coordinator role ensuring productivity, efficiency and effective use of the theatre environment.
Main duties of the job
To lead a competent theatre team delivering a safe, efficient and effective service, meeting demands while showing best use of all resources (staffing, physical and financial).
Development and improvement of theatre services. Overseeing and managing risk and incidents within the area.
Being responsible for maintaining health, safety and security of self and others while implementing best practice.
Attending Daily Safety Brief + Look Back Theatre Utilisation meetings in the Manager of the Day role.
Be aware of and manage speciality budget.
(See Job Description for further details)
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- RN or ODP level 3 Qualification
- Extensive post registration Theatre experience with at least 2 years at Band 6 in the Operating Theatre Department.
- Mentorship qualification / ENB 998
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Wide range of scrub experience including Ophthalmic surgery in a scrub role.
- Proven leadership skills and experience of managing staff.
- Able to persuade, influence and handle conflict.
Desirable criteria
- Management qualification.
- Experience of action planning.
- Experience of audit and research.
- Experience of Breast Surgery and Prosthesis
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively to all levels within the organisation
- Able to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information.
Desirable criteria
- Relevant experience in planning, providing and evaluation education programmes.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Leanne Ainsley
- Job title
- Theatre Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244365000
- Additional information
Julie Hallam - Theatre Speciality Manager. 01244 366247
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