Theatre Manager

Affidea is Europe's leading provider of out-of-hospital healthcare, operating over 358 centres across 15 countries and delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging, outpatient care and cancer treatment services to nearly 13 million patients every year. Our continued growth reflects our commitment to bringing excellent, accessible healthcare closer to the communities we serve.

In the UK and Ireland, Affidea operates a growing network of diagnostic imaging and minor injuries centres, delivering a broad range of cutting-edge imaging technology and healthcare services to the public, private insurers, employers, and other organisations. As part of our ongoing expansion, we're extending our presence into new regions, including our upcoming clinic in Wimbledon, London, offering exciting opportunities to be part of a business that's shaping the future of accessible, community-based healthcare across the region.

The Wimbledon Clinic is a 33,000 sq ft ambulatory diagnostic centre bringing together advanced diagnostics, outpatient services and theatres under one roof. The clinic will offer a comprehensive range of services including a Private GP, Express Care minor injuries unit, consultant and treatment rooms, multimodality advanced diagnostic imaging including 3T MRI, 1.5T MRI, CT, X-Ray and DEXA, surgical theatres and inpatient ward facilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Clinic Manager, you'll have full operational responsibility for the theatre suite from day one, building your team, establishing safe and efficient ways of working, and ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of surgical care. You'll play a central role in mobilising a brand-new theatre department, working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider clinical team to deliver a first-class patient experience, with the full backing of an established European healthcare group behind you. The theatre suite will support procedures across a broad range of specialties, including Orthopaedics, Urology, Oral & Maxillofacial, Gynaecology, ENT, and Dermatology.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the theatre suite, maintaining clinical standards and acting as the senior point of escalation
• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary theatre team, including scrub, recovery and theatre support staff
• Working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and consultants across a range of specialties
• Take ownership of the full theatre patient journey, using feedback and data to continuously improve safety and experience
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, infection control, and all relevant clinical governance requirements
• Manage theatre scheduling, equipment, stock and consumables to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Manage the theatre operational budget, monitoring performance against KPIs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with visiting surgeons, consultants and external partners to support the clinic's growth

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in a senior theatre management role, with a strong track record of leading multidisciplinary theatre teams and delivering operational excellence in a surgical setting. We're looking for someone who can demonstrate a strong background across the following areas:

• Leading and managing a multidisciplinary theatre team in a clinical setting
• Strong knowledge of CQC standards, clinical governance and infection prevention control
• Managing theatre budgets, rostering and resource planning
• Opening or establishing a new theatre department or healthcare service
• A background in perioperative care, surgical services or a related clinical specialty
• Registered Nurse or ODP qualification (essential)

What we offer

This is a rare opportunity to shape Affidea's UK theatre services from the very start, with real ownership and autonomy in the role. You'll be joining a supportive, ambitious leadership team. We offer a competitive salary, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Location

Wimbledon Quarter

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm. Occasional weekend cover.

At Affidea, we believe that delivering excellent patient care starts with building diverse, inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or background, feels welcome, valued, and able to do their best work.