Operations Manager - Theatres & Anaesthetics | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

This is a fixed-term post for 9 months to provide maternity leave cover and aims to start in December 2026 or January 2027. The Operations Manager is responsible, in partnership with Clinical and Service Leads, for the effective strategic and operational management of Theatres and Anaesthetics and associated services. The postholder will ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective patient services within the resources available and will provide senior leadership across operational performance, financial management, workforce, theatre utilisation and service improvement.

The postholder will work closely with clinical leaders and the General Manager to develop and deliver the service strategy in line with divisional and Trust priorities. This includes identifying opportunities for clinical innovation and modernisation, redesigning services to improve efficiency and effectiveness, and deputising for the General Manager as required.

Areas of management responsibility:

• Day Stay Unit
• 23-hour ward
• Main Theatres
• Pre-Operative Assessment
• Anaesthetics

Strategic leadership and planning:

• Act as a key member of the Divisional Senior Management Team, working with clinical and managerial colleagues to shape and deliver clinical and non-clinical services, with particular responsibility for Theatres, Anaesthetics and associated operative services.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the services in line with divisional and Trust strategy and improvement programmes, translating strategic priorities into clear service plans and objectives.

Operational service management:

• Maximise the safe and effective utilisation of operating theatres, introducing strategies to minimise delays, cancellations and avoidable downtime and to support the smooth running of each theatre.
• Lead service innovation and the development of service agreements in line with national, system and local priorities.
• Work with the Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics to support the effective management of the medical workforce and the job-planning process.
• Lead and participate in service redesign, expansion and redevelopment projects, using effective project and change-management approaches.
• Ensure operative services are delivered efficiently and effectively within allocated resources and are kept under continuous review.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.