Theatre Manager Job Description
Overview of Role:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Theatre Manager to lead our theatre team in providing patient-centered, evidence-based quality patient care. The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination and management of activity and resources within the theatre department ensuring the provision of safe, quality assured, efficient service for patients and colleagues.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* To implement and assess quality management programmes in consultation with CNM's, Consultants and other disciplines.
* To play a key role in developing services within the theatre department.
* To foster good working relationships between colleagues and other staff by maintaining high professional standards.
* To work within allocated resources through rigorous planning, monitoring and evaluation of all available resources.
* To work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team promoting good teamwork and excellent patient care.
* To manage communication at departmental level and facilitate team building.
* To provide staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance.
* To manage all resources efficiently and effectively.
* To lead and implement change as required.
* To lead on the development of evidence-based policies and procedures to support best practice. Monitor as appropriate and lead on proactive improvement.
* To ensure that the staff development and induction programme for trained and untrained staff including students is in place for the clinical area.
* To identify opportunities for staff professional development in keeping with the requirements of the service.
* To lead on compliance with relevant accreditation standards, identifying and implementing opportunities for quality improvement.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* To be a registered general nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
* To have 3 to 5 years' experience in a leadership role within a theatre environment. Previous experience within a private healthcare setting would be advantageous.
* To hold a qualification in Peri-operative Nursing.
* To demonstrate leadership skills and ability to influence others.
* To demonstrate knowledge and experience of quality audit/assurance systems.
* To have experience with clinical and professional practice development.
* To have experience in change management.
* To possess excellent communication skills.
* Evidence of participation in an accreditation process would be desirable.
Benefits:
This is a full-time permanent position offering a competitive salary and benefits package.
The successful candidate will work a 12-hour shift schedule with flexibility to accommodate varying shifts, including day, night and weekend shifts.
The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and supportive work environment.
The ideal candidate will be able to commute or relocate to Kilkenny.
Others:
Please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, to us via email.
We look forward to hearing from you.