Theatre Services Manager

About the role

Do you want to lead a service where your decisions directly shape patient outcomes and staff wellbeing? Step into the role of Theatre Services Manager, where you’ll take 24 hour responsibility for the operational and clinical management of Theatres and Sterile Services. You’ll drive innovation, oversee perioperative and post operative care, and lead a skilled workforce to deliver excellence every day.

This role offers you the chance to put your leadership, clinical expertise, and management skills into action at scale. You’ll have the autonomy to shape services, influence workforce planning, and embed education and research into daily practice. It’s a role where you can make a lasting impact, not only on patient care but also by creating a supportive environment where staff feel valued, engaged, and able to thrive. Ready to use your experience to lead, inspire and innovate? Apply now!

A workplace that invests in you

✔ Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.

✔ A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 Public Holidays.

✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

✔ Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island’s healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.

✔ You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.

✔ Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.

✔ Free on-site car parking.

✔ Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state-of-the-art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.

✔ Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.

✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

✔ Accommodation is available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents.

✔ A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment. To find out more about our relocation package click here.

Making the Isle of Man your new home

A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!

You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island’s close-knit community. The Island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.

Want to find out more about Island life? Visit www.locate.im to find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man!

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the Island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Ready to apply?

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at David.Neilan@nobles.dhss.gov.im.

Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You can find out more and apply here: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/iomgovjobs/Job/JobDetail?JobId=23558