Clinical Operations Manager - Main Theatre and Elective Surgery Unit
| Posting date: | 14 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 August 2025 |
| Location: | Huddersfield, HD3 3EA |
| Company: | Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7330525/372-SURG1981 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you a bold and driven clinical leader with a passion for surgical innovation and operational excellence? This is your chance to join one of the UK’s most forward-thinking NHS trusts. We’re looking for an exceptional Clinical Operations Manager to lead our Main Theatres and Elective Surgery Unit – a pivotal role at the heart of patient care delivery and surgical performance.
You’ll be leading from the front, empowering teams, modernising theatre services, and ensuring our high-performing units continue to deliver top-tier care and outcomes. If you thrive under pressure, lead with heart, and aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo, we want to hear from you.
§ Oversee the operational management of nine state-of-the-art theatres at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.
§ Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate perioperative care.
§ Drive strategic improvements in service delivery, patient flow, and clinical innovation.
§ Take the lead on procurement, product evaluation, and cost-saving initiatives.
§ Inspire a culture of learning and professional development through training, coaching, and mentorship.
§ Collaborate with transformation and modernisation leads to shape the future of surgical services.
§ Ensure safe staffing, effective rostering, and smooth daily operations across theatre suites.
§ Champion evidence-based care and lead continuous quality improvement projects.
Join a trust that’s breaking boundaries in surgical care:
§ National Recognition– Featured by Sky News and NHS Providers for innovation in elective recovery and waiting list management.
§ Advanced Technology– Robotic surgery is now live at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.
§ Pioneering Excellence– One of the first Trusts in England accredited as a GIRFT surgical hub.
§ Award-Winning Team– Finalist for the 2023 HSJ Performance Recovery Award.
§ Supportive Culture– Work in an environment that promotes compassionate leadership, transparency, and innovation.
At CHFT, we don’t just adapt to change, we lead it.
As our new Clinical Operations Manager, you’ll be a vital force in shaping surgical care across our Trust. You’ll:
✔Provide visible, effective leadership across all perioperative services at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.
✔Manage resources and budgets while ensuring safe and effective clinical operations.
✔Identify areas for service improvement and lead the implementation of innovative solutions.
✔Promote a safe, open culture that encourages reporting and learning from incidents.
✔Play a central role in recruitment, succession planning, and team development.
✔Represent the theatre service at Trust-wide and regional forums, sharing best practice and learning.
Sound like your next move?
Apply now to become a part of CHFT – a trust where leaders are developed, talent is recognised, and innovation is the norm. Shape the future of surgical services in West Yorkshire – and take your career to the next level.
This advert closes on Monday 28 Jul 2025
Are you a bold and driven clinical leader with a passion for surgical innovation and operational excellence? This is your chance to join one of the UK’s most forward-thinking NHS trusts. We’re looking for an exceptional Clinical Operations Manager to lead our Main Theatres and Elective Surgery Unit – a pivotal role at the heart of patient care delivery and surgical performance.
You’ll be leading from the front, empowering teams, modernising theatre services, and ensuring our high-performing units continue to deliver top-tier care and outcomes. If you thrive under pressure, lead with heart, and aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo, we want to hear from you.
§ Oversee the operational management of nine state-of-the-art theatres at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.
§ Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate perioperative care.
§ Drive strategic improvements in service delivery, patient flow, and clinical innovation.
§ Take the lead on procurement, product evaluation, and cost-saving initiatives.
§ Inspire a culture of learning and professional development through training, coaching, and mentorship.
§ Collaborate with transformation and modernisation leads to shape the future of surgical services.
§ Ensure safe staffing, effective rostering, and smooth daily operations across theatre suites.
§ Champion evidence-based care and lead continuous quality improvement projects.
Join a trust that’s breaking boundaries in surgical care:
§ National Recognition– Featured by Sky News and NHS Providers for innovation in elective recovery and waiting list management.
§ Advanced Technology– Robotic surgery is now live at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.
§ Pioneering Excellence– One of the first Trusts in England accredited as a GIRFT surgical hub.
§ Award-Winning Team– Finalist for the 2023 HSJ Performance Recovery Award.
§ Supportive Culture– Work in an environment that promotes compassionate leadership, transparency, and innovation.
At CHFT, we don’t just adapt to change, we lead it.
As our new Clinical Operations Manager, you’ll be a vital force in shaping surgical care across our Trust. You’ll:
✔Provide visible, effective leadership across all perioperative services at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.
✔Manage resources and budgets while ensuring safe and effective clinical operations.
✔Identify areas for service improvement and lead the implementation of innovative solutions.
✔Promote a safe, open culture that encourages reporting and learning from incidents.
✔Play a central role in recruitment, succession planning, and team development.
✔Represent the theatre service at Trust-wide and regional forums, sharing best practice and learning.
Sound like your next move?
Apply now to become a part of CHFT – a trust where leaders are developed, talent is recognised, and innovation is the norm. Shape the future of surgical services in West Yorkshire – and take your career to the next level.
This advert closes on Monday 28 Jul 2025