Anaesthetic & Theatre Performance Officer

We are seeking a dedicated Anaesthetic and Theatre Performance Officer to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient utilisation of anaesthetic and theatre resources, playing a key role in providing timely treatment for surgical patients. You will work closely with Service Managers, medical staff, ward managers, and The Christie Private Care Clinic to ensure patient care aligns with key performance indicators (KPIs) and Referral to Treatment (RTT) targets., o Monitor cancelled operations and admissions, supporting Service Managers to ensure timely treatment in line with RTT targets.

o Ensure accurate reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) and adherence to patient access targets and quality standards.

o Collaborate with medical staff, ward managers, and The Christie Private Care Clinic to coordinate planned elective admissions and align duty rosters with activity levels.

o Lead the modernisation of processes and systems to enhance service delivery, with support from senior management.

o Play a proactive role in ensuring the service meets agreed objectives, including quality and patient care standards.

o Experience in healthcare administration or theatre coordination.

o Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

o Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with multidisciplinary teams.

o A proactive approach to problem-solving and service improvement.

o Familiarity with RTT targets and patient flow processes is desirable

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

At The Christies we are committed to delivering the highest standard of patient care. You will have the opportunity to lead initiatives that directly improve patient outcomes and service efficiency, while working in a supportive and innovative environment.

The post is fixed term for 12 months and is full time, 37.5 hours per week.