Theatre Manager (Operating Theatres)

Theatre Manager (Operating Theatres)
The Princess Grace Hospital
Permanent, Full‑Time
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Competitive, with an excellent benefits package

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Theatre Manager to join the Operating Theatres Department at The Princess Grace Hospital, a leading multidisciplinary private hospital in London, currently rated “Good” by the CQC.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within a highly advanced theatre environment, working alongside world‑class surgeons and a skilled multidisciplinary team, supported by some of the most innovative surgical technology available today.

The operating theatres at The Princess Grace Hospital offer a vibrant, professional and forward‑thinking environment. With eight state‑of‑the‑art theatres, including a hybrid theatre, a robotic surgery suite and three laminar flow theatres for orthopaedic surgery, the department is at the forefront of modern perioperative care. We currently operate two Da Vinci robotic systems and have already completed over 500 robotic procedures, reflecting both the scale and complexity of the service.

Our theatre teams are highly experienced and work across a wide range of complex surgical specialities, orthopaedics (including mako robot), urology, general surgery, colorectal thoracic gynaecology, (all of which performed robotically and non-robotically) breast including reconstructive and microsurgery and spinal surgery. The calibre of practice, clinical expertise and collaborative culture make this an exceptional environment for a Theatre Manager looking for their next challenge.

In this role, you will provide strong clinical and operational leadership across the theatre department, promoting a culture where patient safety, quality of care and exceptional patient experience sit at the heart of everything we do. Working closely with the Surgical Services Manager, you will lead the department day‑to‑day while also contributing to its longer‑term strategic development.

You will be responsible for guiding, supporting and developing a highly competent team of theatre practitioners, ensuring staff are deployed effectively, feel supported in their roles and continue to deliver outstanding perioperative care. You’ll play a key role in managing theatre lists and workforce planning, ensuring theatres run efficiently while maintaining the highest clinical standards.

As Theatre Manager, you will also hold responsibility for budgets and resources, clinical governance and CQC compliance, and the continued development of services. You’ll work collaboratively with senior leaders and Consultants to introduce new technologies, plan service growth and continually improve how care is delivered across the operating theatres.

This is a role for a visible and compassionate leader who enjoys being present in the clinical environment, leading by example and building strong, trusted relationships with teams and stakeholders alike.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A recognised professional qualification and current registration with the NMC or HCPC
• Proven experience in a theatre leadership role, such as Theatre Manager, Deputy Theatre Manager or senior perioperative leadership position
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to motivate, engage and develop teams
• Experience working within a complex perioperative setting, with a strong understanding of patient safety, quality and clinical governance
• The ability to set, implement and evaluate evidence‑based standards of practice
• Confidence in managing change, service development and improvement initiatives
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, delegate and respond effectively to an evolving clinical environment
• A high level of IT competence and confidence working with digital systems and performance data

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group, we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Theatre Manager you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values  

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.  

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:  

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual 

• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion 

• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness 

• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity 

Reasonable adjustments 

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them. 

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