South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Team Leader

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Job summary

Only available to current employees of STSFT.

Are you a Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse with a passion for leadership and a strong background in Theatres?

The Division of Theatres and Critical Care is seeking an exceptional individual to lead our dedicated theatre teams. We are committed to providing outstanding patient care and are looking for a Theatre Team Leader to join our team at STSFT.

As a Theatre Team Leader, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the operating theatre team, ensuring smooth and efficient running of operating lists in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. You will provide clinical leadership, support, and mentorship to junior staff, promoting a positive and collaborative working environment.

We are a busy operating department and provide care for patients undergoing a range of surgical specialties including Trauma & Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Maternity, Urology, ENT, Vascular and Paediatrics, as well as Emergency and Robotics.

Main duties of the job

Leading and co-ordinating the Theatre team, ensuring optimal utilisation of resources and skill mix.

Providing expert clinical knowledge and skills in scrub and circulating for a wide range of surgical procedures.

Ensuring adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and safety standards within the operating theatre.

Acting as a role model and mentor for junior staff, supporting their development and providing constructive feedback.

Participating in the planning and implementation of services improvements and quality initiatives.

Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.

Liaising effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal health care.

This position will involve out-of-hours working and an on-call commitment (respectively) in accordance with the Departmental roster.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Date posted

26 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-THNM-0325-54

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in a ward/department area.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible and accountable for the safe, effective and compassionate nursing care for all patients in a ward/department area.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.

Experience

Essential

Experience as a Band 5.
Experience of leading a team.
Evidence of innovation in practice.
Experience of co-ordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.

Desirable

Expertise within the Speciality.
Experience of line-management of staff.

Other

Desirable

Please provide a contact phone number.

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC or HCPC Registration (Level 1 Adult nurse)/ODP).
Degree in Operating Department Practice/Nursing Studies or healthcare-related subject or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training, or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Desirable

Management and leadership training.
ILM qualification.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Awareness of national Health and Social Care policy.
Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
Clinical teaching experience.
Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious
information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
Able to work without supervision.
Competent in the use of IT packages.
Proven interpersonal skills.
Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the Post.

Desirable

Understanding of budget and financial control systems.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.

Experience

Essential

Experience as a Band 5.
Experience of leading a team.
Evidence of innovation in practice.
Experience of co-ordinating a team in caring for patients from admission to discharge.

Desirable

Expertise within the Speciality.
Experience of line-management of staff.

Other

Desirable

Please provide a contact phone number.

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC or HCPC Registration (Level 1 Adult nurse)/ODP).
Degree in Operating Department Practice/Nursing Studies or healthcare-related subject or evidence of currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training, or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Desirable

Management and leadership training.
ILM qualification.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Awareness of national Health and Social Care policy.
Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
Clinical teaching experience.
Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious
information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
Able to work without supervision.
Competent in the use of IT packages.
Proven interpersonal skills.
Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the Post.

Desirable

Understanding of budget and financial control systems.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.