Position Description

23 hours ago


Claremont, Australia Bethesda Hospital Full time

January 2025 _

Position Title Area Manager - Perioperative Services
Division Clinical Services
Reports to Perioperative Services Manager

Mission, Vision and Values

Mission: To deliver the highest quality healthcare experience for patients.
Vision: To be the preferred choice for patients, doctors, and staff and to be recognised for the

provision of high-quality clinical care.
Values: Bethesda Health Care is committed to the following values:
Teamwork - We create an environment of unity and togetherness.
Respect - We recognise and acknowledge the uniqueness and value of every individual.
Integrity - We demonstrate honesty and trust.
Compassion - We work to express God’s love through a caring expression of kindness,

tolerance and tenderness.
Excellence - We excel in all that we do so that we can promote the Mission of Bethesda

Health Care.
Professionalism - We have pride in the high level of care and service we offer.

Staff are expected to demonstrate these values in the way they work, live the positive behaviours
described in the Bethesda Health Care Code of Conduct, and contribute to and promote the positive
working culture of the organisation.

Position Summary and Role Purpose

The purpose of the position is to lead the day-to-day operations of Perioperative Department,
ensuring safe, efficient service delivery through effective staff management, training, and
collaboration with VMOs, while driving continuous improvement in quality, compliance, and patient
safety and satisfaction.

Key Working Relationships

Internal External

Perioperative Services Manager Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs)

Perioperative Coordinators/Supervisors Patients

Clinical Nurse Managers Nursing Agencies

Nursing Staff Medical and Supplier Companies

Learning and Development Team Industry Peak Bodies (e.g. ACORN, ACHS)

Stores and Supply Department

Engineering and Maintenance Team

All Staff

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Key Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operations of the Perioperative Department, ensuring appropriate staff
resourcing, rostering, and skill mix to deliver safe, high-quality, and efficient surgical services.

Provide clinical leadership and support to all perioperative staff, including mentoring
Coordinators and Clinical Nurses, and ensuring clear communication and delegation of
duties.

Collaborate with Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs), Anesthetists, and multidisciplinary teams
to ensure smooth theatre workflows, accurate scheduling, equipment readiness, and positive
patient outcomes.

Oversee departmental compliance with relevant legislation, recognised clinical standards,
and guidelines (e.g., NSQHS, ACORN, ANZCA), ensuring ongoing currency with emerging best
practices to deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care.

Support patient safety and satisfaction initiatives, including timely response to complaints or
concerns, promoting open disclosure, and actively contributing to a culture of respect and
continuous improvement.

Coordinate staff training and development, ensuring all mandatory competencies are
completed, and supporting professional growth through coaching, orientation, and
performance feedback.

Manage and lead clinical governance activities, including clinical audits, incident
investigations, and risk management processes to drive quality improvement and patient
safety.

Act as first point of contact for operational matters within the department, including
addressing escalated issues related to staff, equipment, efficiency, and patient flow.

Manage theatre rosters, including scrub/scout/on-call arrangements, approval of leave
requests, and coordination with nursing agencies and third-party staffing platforms.

Manage theatre rosters, ensuring appropriate skill mix and, where possible, accommodating
staff preferences to optimise staffing levels and minimise agency usage. Ensure rosters are
accurately maintained, promptly updated, and effectively communicated to all relevant staff.

Support financial and administrative processes by managing timesheets and assisting with
payroll queries in consultation with the Perioperative Services Manager.

Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders, including Engineering, Stores/Supply,
and medical/surgical suppliers, to ensure equipment functionality and timely procurement or
servicing.

Participate in policy and procedure review, contributing to governance frameworks that
support quality, safety, and compliance across the perioperative environment.

Work clinically as required, maintaining up-to-date skills and modelling professional
standards of care.

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Health, Safety and the Environment

Lead by example in fostering a positive safety culture at Bethesda Health Care.
Adhere to all Bethesda Health Care policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines

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