London / £60,000 / Clinic Hospital Surgery Manager

Clinic / Hospital Surgery Manager Job Summary:

We are recruiting for an experienced Clinic / Hospital Surgery Manager to take ownership of the operational delivery of surgical services within a busy ophthalmic clinic or hospital. This is a leadership role responsible for the planning, preparation and execution of all surgical lists, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality patient care throughout every stage of the surgical pathway.

Working closely with senior management and clinical teams, you will lead theatre and peri-operative staff, optimise patient flow, maintain regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement across surgical operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated healthcare leader looking to make a real impact within a growing organisation focused on delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full operational ownership of all surgical list planning, preparation and delivery.
• Lead daily surgery team briefings and act as the main point of contact for the multidisciplinary surgical team.
• Ensure safe, efficient and compliant delivery of all surgical sessions.
• Maintain smooth patient flow and achieve agreed service time targets.
• Lead theatre, peri-operative and surgical support teams to deliver outstanding patient care.
• Ensure all consumables, intraocular lenses (IOLs), laser treatment cards, equipment and clinical documentation are prepared ahead of each surgical list.
• Monitor theatre utilisation, productivity and operational performance, implementing improvements where required.
• Ensure compliance with all clinical governance, infection prevention and regulatory standards.
• Lead incident reporting, clinical audits and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Escalate operational risks and resolve day-of-surgery challenges promptly.
• Support regulatory inspections and maintain inspection readiness.
• Act as Registered Manager where required, ensuring compliance with CQC, HIS, HIW or RQIA standards.
• Deputise for the Clinic or Hospital Manager on surgery-related operational matters.
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• Team Development:
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• Lead, motivate and develop theatre and peri-operative teams.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and competency development.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Encourage professional development and succession planning across the surgical team.
• Foster a patient-first culture with a strong focus on safety and service excellence.
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• About You:
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• Previous experience managing surgical services, theatres or clinical operations within a healthcare environment.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced surgical setting.
• Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining high clinical standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to make confident decisions under pressure.
• Experience monitoring KPIs and driving operational improvements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Professional, organised and committed to maintaining confidentiality and integrity.

Desirable:

• Experience within ophthalmology, day surgery or theatre management.
• Previous Registered Manager experience with CQC, HIS, HIW or RQIA.
• Experience improving theatre productivity and patient flow.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, audit processes and regulatory inspections.
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• Well-being Services:
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• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and well-being support
• Mental health resources
• Well-being initiatives throughout the year
• Access to occupational health support where applicable
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• What They Offer:
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• Competitive salary.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing healthcare organisation.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to lead high-performing surgical teams.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee discounts and additional company benefits.
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• Why Join Them ?

  This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation committed to delivering exceptional patient care through innovation, operational excellence and continuous investment in its people. You'll play a pivotal role in leading surgical services, developing high-performing teams and helping shape the future of patient care within a modern and supportive clinical environment.

  If you are interested then please contact Danny by calling View phone number on jobs.opticianonline.net or email - Danny.a @vivid-optical.co.uk