Theatre Manager Role Overview
Lead and manage a team of nursing and support colleagues to provide patient-centered, evidence-based quality patient care. Co-ordinate and manage activity and resources within the Theatre, Endoscopy, and CSSD department to ensure safe, quality-assured efficient service for patients and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement and assess quality management programmes in consultation with CNMs, Consultants, and other disciplines.
* Develop services within the theatre and endoscopy department.
* Foster good working relationships between colleagues by maintaining high professional standards.
* Work efficiently within allocated resources through rigorous planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
* Promote good teamwork and excellent patient care as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team.
* Manage communication at departmental level and facilitate team building.
* Provide staff leadership and motivation conducive to good working relations and work performance.
* Manage all resources effectively.
* Lead and implement change as required.
* Develop evidence-based policies and procedures to support best practice, monitor, and lead proactive improvement.
* Ensure a staff development and induction programme is in place for trained and untrained staff, including students, in the clinical area.
* Identify opportunities for staff professional development in line with service requirements.
* Lead on compliance with relevant accreditation standards, identifying and implementing opportunities for quality improvement.
Qualifications and Experience
* Registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
* 3-5 years' experience in a leadership role within a theatre environment; previous experience in private healthcare advantageous.
* Hold a qualification in Peri-operative Nursing.
* Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to influence others.
* Demonstrate knowledge and experience of quality audit/assurance systems.
* Experience with clinical and professional practice development.
* Change management experience.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Evidence of participation in an accreditation process desirable.