A vacancy exists for a Theatre Operations Manager based at Life Kingsbury Hospital reporting to the Nurse Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and coordinating the non-clinical aspects of the operating theatre, focusing on optimizing processes, and ensuring smooth business operations to support the clinical team in delivering high-quality patient care within the theatre complex to achieve the Company & Hospitals strategic objectives of Growth, Efficiency, Quality and Sustainability.

Critical Outputs
Resource Management
Develop and implement strategies for efficient allocation of non-clinical staff, equipment, and supplies
Coordinate with various departments to ensure optimal utilization of operating theatre resources
Manage inventory levels and oversee procurement processes for non-clinical supplies and equipment
Financial Management

Prepare and manage operating theatre budgets in collaboration with the Theatre Manager
Analyse financial performance and provide regular reports to senior management
Identify improved efficiency opportunities
Assist with Value-Based Care initiatives within the operating theatre, with a critical focus on enhancing efficiency.
Process Efficiency

Analyse current operational processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for non-clinical activities
Implement and oversee scheduling systems to maximize theatre utilization
Collaborate with Theatre Manager and clinical staff to streamline patient flow and reduce turnaround times
Equipment Management

Oversee the maintenance, repair, and replacement of non-clinical equipment
Coordinate with biomedical engineering for the upkeep of clinical equipment
Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve operational efficiency
Compliance and Quality Assurance (non-clinical)

Ensure compliance of non-clinical processes with relevant healthcare regulations and standards in collaboration with Theatre Manager
Implement and monitor quality assurance programs for non-clinical operations
Coordinate with clinical teams to support overall quality improvement initiatives
Team Management

Recruit, train, and manage non-clinical staff in the operating theatre
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to staff
Reporting and Communication

Prepare and present regular performance reports to Nursing and Hospital Manager in collaboration with Theatre Management
Liaise with clinical leaders to align business operations with clinical needs
Communicate effectively with various stakeholders including surgeons, nurses, and administrative staff

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Healthcare Management, Finance or related field.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in operations management. Previous experience in healthcare setting highly desirable.
Participative and collaborative management style. Capacity to lead, foster and develop a healthy and positive working environment, which actively promotes a joint performance and value, based culture.
Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation.
Contemporaneous knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial relations, standards, codes, ethics and competency standards.
Demonstrated ability to foster a workplace environment that develops staff potential.

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Excellence orientation
Action orientation
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Leading by example
Motivating and developing people

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