Eye Theatre Manager – Ophthalmology Services

Eye Theatre Manager – Ophthalmology Services

Lead one of Sydney's premier specialist ophthalmology theatre services and drive the future growth of eye surgery at Sydney Private Hospital.

Sydney Private Hospital is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Eye Theatre Manager to lead our dedicated ophthalmology operating theatre complex.

This is a unique opportunity for a proven perioperative leader with extensive ophthalmology experience to combine operational excellence, people leadership and business development to grow one of Sydney's leading private ophthalmic surgical services.

Our theatres support a broad range of specialist procedures including:

Vitreoretinal surgery and vitrectomies

Oculoplastic surgery

Corneal procedures

General ophthalmic procedures

About the Role

As Eye Theatre Manager, you will be responsible for the clinical, operational and commercial performance of our specialist ophthalmology theatre complex.

A key focus of this role will be to increase theatre utilisation and grow surgeon engagement by attracting new ophthalmologists to Sydney Private Hospital, while maintaining exceptional standards of patient care, efficiency and clinical outcomes.

Working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, executive leaders and perioperative teams, you will ensure Sydney Private Hospital remains the hospital of choice for ophthalmic surgery.

Key Responsibilities

Growth and Surgeon Engagement

Develop and execute strategies to increase ophthalmology theatre utilisation.

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing ophthalmologists and their practice teams.

Identify and attract new ophthalmologists and procedural activity to the hospital.

Collaborate with hospital leadership to support business growth objectives.

Operational Leadership

Lead the day-to-day management of the ophthalmology theatres.

Drive efficient theatre utilisation, scheduling and workflow management.

Manage budgets, productivity targets and key performance indicators.

Ensure compliance with all accreditation, quality and safety standards.

Lead, coach and develop a highly skilled ophthalmic theatre team.

Manage recruitment, rostering, performance and succession planning.

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Clinical Excellence

Maintain the highest standards of patient safety and quality care.

Support innovation and best practice in ophthalmic perioperative services.

Partner with surgeons to continuously enhance the operating theatre experience.

Workforce Development Focus

A critical objective of this role is to support our vision of building Australia's leading ophthalmic perioperative team.

The successful candidate will lead training and competency programs aimed at ensuring:

• All ophthalmic theatre nurses are competent to scrub ophthalmic procedures.
• All ophthalmic theatre nurses are competent to scout ophthalmic procedures.
• A flexible, multi-skilled workforce capable of supporting service growth and surgeon needs.

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.

Minimum 5 years' experience in a management role within a dedicated ophthalmology theatre environment.

Demonstrated experience managing specialist ophthalmic surgical services.

Extensive knowledge of:

Vitreoretinal procedures and vitrectomies

Oculoplastic surgery

General ophthalmic operating theatre workflows

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Proven ability to build trusted relationships with surgeons and stakeholders.

Experience managing budgets, productivity and operational performance.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Highly Regarded

Postgraduate qualifications in perioperative nursing, leadership or management.

Experience growing theatre utilisation and surgical activity.

Demonstrated success in surgeon engagement and business development.

Why Join Sydney Private Hospital?

Lead a highly specialised ophthalmology theatre service.

Partner with some of Sydney's leading ophthalmologists.

Play a key role in shaping the future growth of ophthalmic surgery.

Influence strategic decisions and service development.

Develop and mentor a highly skilled specialist nursing workforce.

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