About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Theatre Manager to provide clinical and operational leadership within the Operating Theatres Department at The Princess Grace Hospital, London. This senior role offers the opportunity to lead a highly skilled multidisciplinary team within a modern, technologically advanced theatre environment delivering complex elective surgery across a wide range of specialities.
As Theatre Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day management of the department, ensuring safe, effective and high quality perioperative care. You will play a key role in workforce leadership, theatre utilisation, service development, clinical governance and CQC compliance, while working closely with Consultants and senior leaders to support innovation and continuous improvement.
HCA Healthcare UK is one of the country's leading healthcare providers, known for clinical excellence, investment in cutting edge technology and a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development. We believe exceptional care starts with our people and are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and values driven workplace. In return, we offer excellent development opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to work within a collaborative, high performing team where your leadership will make a real impact on patient care and staff experience.
Main duties of the job
The Theatre Manager is responsible for providing visible clinical and operational leadership across the Operating Theatres Department, ensuring the delivery of safe, highquality and efficient perioperative care at all times.
The post holder will lead and develop a highly skilled multidisciplinary theatre team, promoting a culture of patient safety, professionalism, learning and continuous improvement. This includes responsibility for workforce planning, staff wellbeing, performance management and ongoing professional development.
You will oversee the effective utilisation of theatre lists, managing capacity, resource allocation and daily operational pressures to ensure services run smoothly and patients receive timely, highquality care. Working closely with Consultants, senior leaders and wider hospital teams, you will support service development, workforce transformation and the introduction of new technologies and models of care.
The role includes accountability for clinical governance, risk management, audit and compliance with CQC and internal standards, alongside responsibility for departmental budgets, equipment and resources. You will use performance data, quality indicators and patient feedback to drive improvement and deliver excellent patient experience.
As a senior leader, you will act as a positive role model, leading by example, building strong relationships and supporting the strategic objectives of the organisation.
About us
HCA Healthcare UK is one of the UKs leading providers of private healthcare, delivering highquality, patientcentred care across a network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist services. Part of HCA Healthcare, one of the worlds largest healthcare organisations, HCA UK combines international clinical expertise with a strong commitment to safety, innovation and workforce development.
The Princess Grace Hospital is a modern, multidisciplinary hospital located in central London and rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. The hospital provides a wide range of elective surgical services supported by advanced diagnostic facilities and stateoftheart operating theatres, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. It is recognised for clinical excellence, innovation and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to care.
Across HCA Healthcare UK and The Princess Grace Hospital, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive working environment where colleagues feel valued, listened to and empowered to deliver exceptional care. Our values are at the heart of everything we do and guide how we care for patients, support our colleagues and work together as one organisation.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Theatre Manager will provide senior clinical and operational leadership within the Operating Theatres Department at The Princess Grace Hospital. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and highquality perioperative care, supported by excellent patient experience, strong clinical governance and efficient theatre utilisation.
Working closely with the Surgical Services Manager, Consultants and senior leaders, the Theatre Manager will lead the daytoday operational management of the theatres while contributing to strategic service development, workforce leadership and the introduction of new technologies and models of care.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical and Operational Leadership
Provide visible, professional leadership across the Operating Theatres Department, promoting a culture of safety, quality, learning and continuous improvement.Ensure theatres run efficiently and effectively, maintaining high clinical standards and positive patient outcomes.Act as a senior clinical role model, leading by example and supporting teams during periods of pressure or change.Workforce Leadership and Development
Lead, manage and develop a skilled multidisciplinary theatre workforce.Ensure appropriate staffing levels, skill mix and deployment to meet service demands.Support staff wellbeing, engagement, appraisal, performance management and professional development.Theatre Utilisation and Service Delivery
Oversee theatre list management, capacity planning and daily operational coordination.Work collaboratively with Consultants and scheduling teams to maximise theatre utilisation while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.Respond effectively to operational challenges and changing clinical priorities.Governance, Quality and Safety
Maintain accountability for clinical governance, risk management, audit and compliance with CQC and internal standards.Ensure evidencebased practice is embedded and reviewed across the department.Use quality indicators, incident reporting and patient feedback to drive service improvement.Service Development and Resources
Manage departmental budgets, equipment and resources responsibly and transparently.Support service development, innovation and the introduction of new surgical technologies.Contribute to strategic planning and implementation of organisational objectives.Communication and Collaboration
Build strong, effective working relationships with Consultants, senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams.Act as a key point of contact for theatrerelated operational and clinical matters.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered healthcare professional with a recognised qualification Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
Desirable
Leadership or management qualification (or equivalent experience) Postregistration qualification in perioperative practice or a related specialty
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name HCA Healthcare UK
Address Princess Grace Hospital
Nottingham Place
London
W1U 5NY
Employer's website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)