Assistant Operations Manager - Theatre Services

Assistant Operations Manager - Theatre Services

The closing date is 19 May 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Theatres, Anaesthetic and Critical Care Management Team as an Assistant Operations Manager.

The post holder will work closely with the Operational and Clinical Leads to support the day‑to‑day operational management and to ensure delivery of its strategic and operational objectives in line with the Operational Delivery Plan.

The post demands a proactive approach in order to support the service by being adaptable, having excellent communication skills, attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.

The individual will be a key contributor to the overall operational, workforce and finance performance and strategy of the department, working closely with colleagues in the wider division.

Main duties of the job

• To manage and maintain performance management systems to support delivery of the Centre's Operational Delivery Plan and Accountability Agreement.
• Through the analysis and interpretation of a wide range of complex information, to continuously monitor clinical and financial performance within the Centre.
• To ensure that all information relating to the activity of the Centre is recorded accurately and in a timely manner to enable performance to be continuously monitored.
• To work closely with colleagues in the Finance, Performance Management, Corporate Nursing and HR functions to ensure that relevant and accurate information regarding the Centre's activity and performance is available.
• To ensure that relevant information on activity and performance is disseminated as appropriate throughout the Centre to support effective decision‑making.
• To highlight areas of concern, prepare and present options for improvement and support the implementation of an agreed plan.

About us

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team – clinical or non‑clinical – plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high‑quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values – ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

The successful candidate will be joining an experienced team with a wealth of knowledge; this opportunity offers the successful candidate a chance to learn about Scheduled Care while contributing to our goal to make a difference to the lives of patients by improving pathways and reducing waiting times.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of managing information systems
• Evidence of monitoring projects
• Evidence of effective people management
• Current / recent experience of managing 18 week RTT / Cancer Waiting Time Standards
• Knowledge of NHS business and financial systems and processes
• Knowledge of quality improvement tools and methodology

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of CPD

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum / pro rata

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