Job Purpose
The Theatre Coordinator is responsible for the effective coordination and operational management of theatre services, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality patient care.

In addition, the post holder will be responsible for maximising the utilisation, efficiency and performance of all Private Care theatre activity. Working closely with the Theatre Manager, Head of Private Care Operations, consultants and multidisciplinary teams, the post holder will proactively manage theatre capacity, optimise theatre utilisation, support the growth of Private Care services and ensure the delivery of an excellent patient experience throughout the perioperative pathway.

The post holder will act as the key operational link between clinical and non-clinical teams, ensuring theatre lists are planned effectively, appropriately resourced and delivered efficiently. They will be responsible for supporting consultants undertaking Private Care activity, ensuring all operational requirements are in place to facilitate safe, high-quality and commercially effective service delivery.

The post holder will act as the operational advocate for Private Care within the theatre environment, representing Private Care at theatre allocation meetings, service planning meetings and daily operational huddles to ensure theatre capacity is utilised effectively, protected where appropriate and prioritised in line with organisational objectives.

Main duties of the job

• Theatre Coordination and Operational Management
• Coordinate the day-to-day operational management and delivery of all Private Care theatre activity.
• Act as the main point of contact for Private Care consultants, medical secretaries, theatre teams and operational departments regarding theatre scheduling and activity.
• Ensure theatre lists are appropriately planned, booked, sequenced and operationally viable.
• Support consultants undertaking Private Care activity by ensuring all operational requirements are in place.
• Support the smooth running of theatre sessions by resolving operational issues in a timely manner.
• Liaise with theatre teams, ward staff, pre-operative assessment teams and bookings colleagues to ensure patients progress efficiently through their pathway.
• Escalate operational risks, capacity concerns and service delivery issues appropriately
• Theatre Utilisation and Capacity Management
• Private Care Operational Performance
• Consultant and Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Resource and Equipment Coordination
• Performance, Data and Governance
• Ensure Private Care patients receive a high-quality experience throughout their perioperative journey.
• Leadership and Communication

About us
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
• Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
• Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."

At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.

Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare

At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.

Details
Date posted: 04 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 392-RNOH-8391678
Job locations: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, Stanmore, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Provide operational coordination and oversight of Private Care theatre activity, ensuring efficient scheduling, utilisation and delivery of surgical lists. Act as the primary liaison between consultants, theatre teams, admissions, ward staff and external suppliers to facilitate seamless patient pathways. Coordinate theatre capacity, equipment, implants, loan kits and specialist requirements to ensure operational readiness and minimise delays or cancellations. Support consultants by managing theatre requests, resolving operational issues and optimising theatre utilisation. Monitor activity, performance and utilisation data, identifying opportunities for service improvement and growth. Maintain accurate records and support billing and income-generation processes. Contribute to service development initiatives, ensuring a high-quality patient and consultant experience while supporting the effective delivery of Private Care objectives.

Person Specification
Communication
Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, consultants, multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders
• Ability to build productive working relationships with consultants, medical secretaries and clinical teams
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills to support service delivery and operational decision-making.
• Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support and develop teams.

Desirable

• Experience of presenting performance, utilisation or service reports to senior management groups.
• Experience of managing relationships within a Private Care or independent healthcare environment
• Experience of leading meetings, service improvement groups or operational forums.
• Experience of managing patient concerns or complaints within a theatre or perioperative setting
• Formal leadership or management qualification

Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Significant experience within a theatre or perioperative environment.
• Experience of coordinating theatre activity, scheduling and list management
• Experience of improving theatre utilisation, productivity and operational performance
• Understanding of the Private Care patient pathway, including self-pay and insured patients
• Experience of managing resources, equipment and operational service delivery.
• Proficient and confident user of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Experience leading service improvement or transformation projects.
• Intermediate MS Excel skills

Analytical & Judgement skills
Essential

• Experience of quality, standard setting and audit
• Ability to identify operational risks and escalate appropriately
• Sound judgement when managing competing priorities, capacity pressures and service demands.
• Confident problem-solver, willing to change processes and ways of working to better meet the needs of the business

Desirable

• Experience interpreting financial or income-related performance data.
• Service improvement and development experience

Planning and organisational
Essential

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience planning and coordinating complex theatre activity.
• Ability to proactively manage theatre capacity and maximise utilisation.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and meet deadlines
• Experience coordinating resources, equipment and personnel to support operational delivery.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and data.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, Stanmore, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Director of Clinical Services - Private Care, Shannon Downes, shannon.downes2@nhs.net, 02039470684

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