Surgery Manager

Optical Express Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glasgow is seeking a Surgery Manager to oversee surgical teams in their flagship clinic. The ideal candidate will ensure high standards of patient care and surgical outcomes while leading a diverse team. Responsibilities include motivating the surgical team, managing clinical governance, and implementing effective systems to achieve clinical targets. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including career progression opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Exposure to cutting edge technology

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Free optical products/procedures

Qualifications

• Proven track record of developing a team.
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and implementing systems to ensure world class surgical treatments.
• Motivating the surgical team to achieve the clinical KPIs.
• Providing support for the efficient use of surgery time.
• Managing Clinical Governance and HCC systems for compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Adaptable, flexible approach to work

Top notch Microsoft office and outlook

Meticulous attention to detail

Customer-centric approach

Job description

Title: Surgery Manager Location: Glasgow Hours: 40 hours per week Salary: Competitive plus benefits

Optical Express is focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology.

For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. As the UK’s leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, our Surgeons undertake more laser procedures collectively than any other provider. We look after thousands of patients in our clinics every week and it’s a privilege to transform the lives of so many.

The Optical Express team work together, consistently striving for excellence. We support each other, respect each other and are committed to a culture of care, trust and integrity.

The culture extends to our local communities, through our range of charitable and environmental projects. We focus on doing what is right for our patients, our colleagues, our local communities and our planet.

We’re looking for someone to become part of our management leadership team with responsibility for managing surgery teams in our flagship Glasgow city centre clinic.

As Surgery Manager you will be responsible for setting and maintaining world class surgical team standards throughout the hospital. You will have the experience and gravitas to lead and support the team comprising surgery assistants, nurses and surgeons, all the while ensuring targets for Laser Eye Surgery and Intraocular procedures are met through effective utilisation of resources.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and implementing systems to ensure world class surgical treatments and appropriate patient outcomes.
• Motivating the surgical team to achieve the clinical KPIs and targets for treatment volumes.
• Providing support for the team in efficient and productive use of surgery time, maximisation of surgery lists, accurate and timely reporting is key to success.
• Taking responsibility for managing the Clinical Governance and HCC systems centrally and ensuring full compliance – first time, every time.

Requirements

It goes without saying you will be comfortable leading a diverse and senior team, preferably in a clinical setting, and you have:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• An adaptable, flexible approach to work
• Top notch Microsoft office and outlook
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Confidence, and integrity to operate with the upmost discretion

Whilst clinical experience or qualifications will set you apart you absolutely must have:

• A proven track record of developing a team
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
• A hands‑on and customer‑centric approach

Benefits

• Exposure to cutting edge technology and techniques
• Competitive salary and additional company benefits including product/treatment discounts
• The opportunity to work with talented colleagues to truly change people lives
• Free or discounted optical products/procedures
• Competitive/ and industry leading salaries
• Career progression / Defined and unparalleled career path and progression opportunities
• Modern working environment with superb technology support

Please apply now by uploading your CV.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment.

Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer