Job summary
To provide effective utilisation of theatres and outpatient departments to maximise capacity, commercial benefit, and throughput of patients in line with safe standards of care. To work alongside clinical areas such as theatres, wards, outpatient nursing, endoscopy, pre-assessment, physio and imaging to ensure that all resources are available to support assigned cases. To deliver key quality, utilisation and performance plans in line with the hospital's strategy.
Main duties of the job
To provide effective utilisation of theatres and outpatient departments to maximise capacity, commercial benefit, and throughput of patients in line with safe standards of care. To work alongside clinical areas such as theatres, wards, outpatient nursing, endoscopy, pre-assessment, physio and imaging to ensure that all resources are available to support assigned cases. To deliver key quality, utilisation and performance plans in line with the hospital's strategy, and to support the Operations Director in ensuring Spire Nottingham Hospital is the first-choice private hospital in Nottingham for patients and consultants, retaining excellent patient and consultant engagement and satisfaction. To make a positive difference to People's lives, through outstanding personalised care.
About us
Capacity Manager/Spire Nottingham/Tollerton/Full Time/Excellent Benefits Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Capacity/Utilisation Manager to join the team on a full-time basis. "Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.
Details
- Date posted: 19 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 27738
- Job locations: Tollerton Ln, Tollerton, Nottingham NG12 4GA, Nottingham, NG12 4GA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Capacity Manager/Spire Nottingham/Tollerton/Full Time/Excellent Benefits Spire Nottingham Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Capacity/Utilisation Manager to join the team on a full-time basis. "Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. Duties and responsibilities: To provide effective utilisation of theatres and outpatient departments to maximise capacity, commercial benefit, and throughput of patients in line with safe standards of care. To work alongside clinical areas such as theatres, wards, outpatient nursing, endoscopy, pre-assessment, physio and imaging to ensure that all resources are available to support assigned cases. To deliver key quality, utilisation and performance plans in line with the hospital's strategy, and to support the Operations Director in ensuring Spire Nottingham Hospital is the first-choice private hospital in Nottingham for patients and consultants, retaining excellent patient and consultant engagement and satisfaction. To make a positive difference to People's lives, through outstanding personalised care. Who we're looking for: Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and operational skills to be able to effectively negotiate and facilitate maximisation of capacity management in a healthcare setting.
Strong communication skills demonstrating an ability to positively influence a wide group of stakeholders and build relationships to deliver a shared goal.
Previous experience of working within the healthcare industry or a similar customer orientated organisation.
Demonstrable ability in problem solving and prioritisation skills.
Swiftly understand the cause of challenges and be able to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve.
Willingness to take ownership and responsibility to deliver solutions through creative and quick thinking.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
Hunger and passion for increasing patient throughput.
Willingness to have difficult conversations with senior clinicians and colleagues to improve utilisation
35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
Free Bupa wellness screening
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Driving clinical excellence
Doing the right thing
Caring is our passion.
Keeping it simple
Delivering on our promises
Succeeding and celebrating together
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Strong communication skills demonstrating an ability to positively influence a wide group of stakeholders and build relationships to deliver a shared goal.
- Previous experience of working within the healthcare industry or a similar customer orientated organisation.
- Demonstrable ability in problem solving and prioritisation skills.
- Swiftly understand the cause of challenges and be able to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve.
- Willingness to take ownership and responsibility to deliver solutions through creative and quick thinking.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
- Hunger and passion for increasing patient throughput.
- Willingness to have difficult conversations with senior clinicians and colleagues to improve utilisation
Qualifications
Essential
- Strong communication skills demonstrating an ability to positively influence a wide group of stakeholders and build relationships to deliver a shared goal.
- Previous experience of working within the healthcare industry or a similar customer orientated organisation.
- Demonstrable ability in problem solving and prioritisation skills.
- Swiftly understand the cause of challenges and be able to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve.
- Willingness to take ownership and responsibility to deliver solutions through creative and quick thinking.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
- Hunger and passion for increasing patient throughput.
- Willingness to have difficult conversations with senior clinicians and colleagues to improve utilisation
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This advert is for Capacity Manager with Spire Healthcare Ltd in Farnham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Jul 2026.
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