Theatre Manager

Job summary Theatre Manager - Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 hours per week | Includes weekend work Extremely competitive depending on experience + Relocation Package Step into a leadership role where your expertise truly shapes patient care. As part of Britain's largest healthcare charity, you'll join a hospital known for innovation, exceptional clinical standards and a culture that empowers people to thrive. Main duties of the job What You'll Be Doing Leading and inspiring our Theatre, Cath Lab and Endoscopy teams Championing safe, effective and consistently high quality patient care Building strong, influential relationships with consultants, senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams Developing, motivating and supporting staff to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes Managing budgets, business planning and clinical governance with confidence Collaborating across departments to deliver exceptional patient experiences Driving continuous improvement and building on our CQC rating of Good overall with Outstanding in care About us About Exeter Hospital Our modern hospital, located next to the RD&E in Wonford, offers: Three theatres, including a hybrid cardiac catheter lab/theatre An Endoscopy suite 31 en-suite patient rooms, over 2 floors Busy outpatient, pharmacy, physiotherapy and radiology services (including MRI) We specialise in orthopaedics, spinal surgery, cardiology, general surgery, urology, plastics, ENT and gynaecology. We're also nationally recognised for our MAKO robotic joint replacement programme. Details Date posted 30 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number JR0101855 Job locations Wonford Road Exeter EX2 4UG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Theatre Manager - Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 hours per week | Includes weekend work Extremely competitive depending on experience + Relocation Package Step into a leadership role where your expertise truly shapes patient care. As part of Britain's largest healthcare charity, you'll join a hospital known for innovation, exceptional clinical standards and a culture that empowers people to thrive. If you're an experienced, motivated and forward thinking clinical leader, this is your chance to make a genuine impact. About the Role We're looking for a dynamic experienced Theatre Manager with a registered nursing or practitioner qualification, specialist training and strong senior level clinical experience (minimum two years in a senior role). Teaching and assessment skills, ILS and a professional management qualification will strengthen your application. Core hours are Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work and participation in the management on-call rota to ensure operational and clinical leadership support. What You'll Be Doing Leading and inspiring our Theatre, Cath Lab and Endoscopy teams Championing safe, effective and consistently high quality patient care Building strong, influential relationships with consultants, senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams Developing, motivating and supporting staff to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes Managing budgets, business planning and clinical governance with confidence Collaborating across departments to deliver exceptional patient experiences Driving continuous improvement and building on our CQC rating of Good overall with Outstanding in care Why Nuffield Health? We want you to feel supported, energised and able to perform at your best. Our benefits package is designed around your wellbeing and includes: Relocation assistance package (details discussed at interview) Free gym membership Annual Bonus opportunity Private Healthcare Comprehensive health assessments Retail discounts Pension options A workplace culture that prioritises your health, happiness and professional growth About Exeter Hospital Our modern hospital, located next to the RD&E in Wonford, offers: Three theatres, including a hybrid cardiac catheter lab/theatre An Endoscopy suite 31 en-suite patient rooms, over 2 floors Busy outpatient, pharmacy, physiotherapy and radiology services (including MRI) We specialise in orthopaedics, spinal surgery, cardiology, general surgery, urology, plastics, ENT and gynaecology. We're also nationally recognised for our MAKO robotic joint replacement programme. Apply Today We review applications as they arrive and may close the advert early if interest is high. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply now. Informal Chats & Visits: We welcome informal discussions and site visits prior to application. Please reach out to Jason at Jason.Finney@nuffieldhealth.com to arrange a time. Lead with purpose. Shape the future of patient care. It starts with you. Job description Job responsibilities Theatre Manager - Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital Full Time | Permanent | 37.5 hours per week | Includes weekend work Extremely competitive depending on experience + Relocation Package Step into a leadership role where your expertise truly shapes patient care. As part of Britain's largest healthcare charity, you'll join a hospital known for innovation, exceptional clinical standards and a culture that empowers people to thrive. If you're an experienced, motivated and forward thinking clinical leader, this is your chance to make a genuine impact. About the Role We're looking for a dynamic experienced Theatre Manager with a registered nursing or practitioner qualification, specialist training and strong senior level clinical experience (minimum two years in a senior role). Teaching and assessment skills, ILS and a professional management qualification will strengthen your application. Core hours are Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work and participation in the management on-call rota to ensure operational and clinical leadership support. What You'll Be Doing Leading and inspiring our Theatre, Cath Lab and Endoscopy teams Championing safe, effective and consistently high quality patient care Building strong, influential relationships with consultants, senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams Developing, motivating and supporting staff to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes Managing budgets, business planning and clinical governance with confidence Collaborating across departments to deliver exceptional patient experiences Driving continuous improvement and building on our CQC rating of Good overall with Outstanding in care Why Nuffield Health? We want you to feel supported, energised and able to perform at your best. Our benefits package is designed around your wellbeing and includes: Relocation assistance package (details discussed at interview) Free gym membership Annual Bonus opportunity Private Healthcare Comprehensive health assessments Retail discounts Pension options A workplace culture that prioritises your health, happiness and professional growth About Exeter Hospital Our modern hospital, located next to the RD&E in Wonford, offers: Three theatres, including a hybrid cardiac catheter lab/theatre An Endoscopy suite 31 en-suite patient rooms, over 2 floors Busy outpatient, pharmacy, physiotherapy and radiology services (including MRI) We specialise in orthopaedics, spinal surgery, cardiology, general surgery, urology, plastics, ENT and gynaecology. We're also nationally recognised for our MAKO robotic joint replacement programme. Apply Today We review applications as they arrive and may close the advert early if interest is high. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply now. Informal Chats & Visits: We welcome informal discussions and site visits prior to application. Please reach out to Jason at Jason.Finney@nuffieldhealth.com to arrange a time. Lead with purpose. Shape the future of patient care. It starts with you. Person Specification Qualifications Essential We're looking for a dynamic experienced Theatre Manager with a registered nursing or practitioner qualification, specialist training and strong senior level clinical experience (minimum two years in a senior role). Teaching and assessment skills, ILS and a professional management qualification will strengthen your application. Experience Essential We're looking for a dynamic experienced Theatre Manager with a registered nursing or practitioner qualification, specialist training and strong senior level clinical experience (minimum two years in a senior role). Teaching and assessment skills, ILS and a professional management qualification will strengthen your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential We're looking for a dynamic experienced Theatre Manager with a registered nursing or practitioner qualification, specialist training and strong senior level clinical experience (minimum two years in a senior role). Teaching and assessment skills, ILS and a professional management qualification will strengthen your application. Experience Essential We're looking for a dynamic experienced Theatre Manager with a registered nursing or practitioner qualification, specialist training and strong senior level clinical experience (minimum two years in a senior role). Teaching and assessment skills, ILS and a professional management qualification will strengthen your application. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).