Operational Manager within Theatres Department

Operational Manager

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sterile Services professional to join a leading specialist NHS Trust, providing strategic and operational leadership across its Theatre Sterile Services Unit (TSSU).

Salary: Band 8a
Position: Sterile Services Operational Manager
Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Setting: NHS Acute / Specialist Hospital
Location: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Lead the Trust-wide provision and management of decontamination services.
• Provide day-to-day operational management and leadership of the TSSU.
• Ensure compliance with national decontamination standards, regulations and Trust policies.
• Lead clinical governance, quality assurance, audit and risk management across services.
• Provide specialist decontamination advice to senior leaders and clinical teams.
• Manage staffing, resources, procurement, budgets and service performance effectively.
• Lead service improvement, transformation and implementation of the Trust’s decontamination strategy.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;

• Extensive management experience within Sterile Services, theatres or a comparable environment.
• Relevant professional qualification, such as IDSc, RGN Theatres or ODP.
• Significant knowledge and experience implementing ISO standards and decontamination requirements.
• Proven experience leading teams, quality improvement, change management and service development.
• Strong strategic, communication, negotiation and organisational skills.

What benefits are on offer?

• Agenda for Change Band 8a position.
• Full-time, permanent NHS opportunity.
• Leadership role within a specialist orthopaedic Trust.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to lead Trust-wide decontamination services.
• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.
• Opportunities to deliver meaningful service improvements.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector.
• Support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding.
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK.
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations.
• Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfil your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to lewis.miller@athona.com.