Clinical Operations Manager - Main Theatre and Elective Surgery Unit

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.