Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Theatre Manager / Lead Theatre Practitioner on behalf of our client, a growing private medical clinic in Glasgow.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced theatre professional to take responsibility for the day-to-day management and development of a busy operating theatre service, combining hands-on clinical practice with team leadership, operational management and patient safety.

Working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and clinic management, you will play a key role in ensuring operating lists are efficiently organised, appropriately staffed and delivered to the highest clinical standards. You will also have the opportunity to help shape and develop the theatre service as the clinic continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operational running of the theatre service, coordinating staffing, preparation and operating lists.
• Work alongside surgeons and anaesthetists to ensure procedures are appropriately planned, with the correct equipment, instruments and staffing available.
• Maintain an active clinical role, including scrub duties where appropriate.
• Oversee theatre preparation, aseptic techniques, surgical safety checks and accurate documentation.
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to the theatre team, encouraging professional development and maintaining high standards of practice.
• Coordinate staff induction, training, competency assessments and ongoing development.
• Manage theatre equipment, instruments, consumables and stock levels, ensuring everything is maintained and available when required.
• Oversee equipment checks, maintenance, servicing and instrument traceability.
• Maintain and develop theatre policies, procedures and clinical documentation.
• Monitor compliance with infection prevention, medicines management and theatre safety standards.
• Contribute to audits, risk assessments, incident reviews and continuous service improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve theatre efficiency, reduce delays and support the introduction of new procedures.
• Work closely with clinic management to support the continued growth and development of the surgical service.

Requirements

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse or HCPC registration as an Operating Department Practitioner.
• Substantial theatre experience with strong scrub skills.
• Previous experience in a senior theatre position, including leading operating lists or coordinating theatre teams.
• Excellent understanding of aseptic practice, surgical safety, infection prevention and theatre governance.
• Strong clinical judgement and the confidence to address patient safety concerns.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience supporting, supervising and developing clinical colleagues.
• A proactive approach to maintaining high standards and improving theatre services.

Desirable Experience

• Background in plastic surgery, aesthetic surgery or elective day surgery.
• Previous experience as a Theatre Manager, Deputy Theatre Manager or Lead Theatre Practitioner.
• Experience with staff appraisals, competency assessments and performance management.
• Experience managing theatre budgets, equipment and stock.
• Involvement in clinical audits, incident investigations and regulatory inspections.
• Relevant leadership, management or mentorship qualifications.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced theatre professional looking to take the next step in their career, offering the chance to combine clinical responsibilities with genuine leadership and operational responsibility.

The successful candidate will have an important role in developing the theatre team, improving processes and supporting the expansion of a growing private surgical service.