Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Team Leader - Day Surgery Unit

The closing date is 26 November 2025

Job summary

Join Our Dedicated Day Surgery Team!

Are you a passionate, motivated staff Nurse looking to take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our busy and committed Day Surgery team.

Our Day Surgery unit provides high-quality pre- and post-operative care to day case patients, with opportunities to develop valuable skills in both Theatre and Recovery. This is a fantastic chance to broaden your clinical experience in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running -- confident working independently while also being a strong team player. You'll need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, remain calm under pressure, and consistently deliver care to the highest standards.

Flexibility and leadership are key. We're seeking a candidate with recent experience in general surgical or day surgery nursing, who also brings a background in managing or leading within a clinical setting. A strong commitment to ongoing professional development is essential.

If you're ready to make a real impact and grow your career within a forward-thinking surgical unit, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

To ensure the efficient running of the speciality in the absence of the Team Leader.
To maintain high standards of clinical care, ensuring that all actions are carried out with full regard for the safety of patients and staff involved.
To display strong professional leadership qualities.
Act as a mentor to students, including teaching and assessing within their realm of competence, upholding the philosophy of evidence-based practice.
To assist the Team Leader in the management of day surgery unit which includes the ward, theatres and recovery.
To deputise for delegated tasks as deemed appropriate by the Team Leader.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

12 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-TAC-SO-6154-A

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

We look forward to your application!

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should a suitable number of applications be received.

*Previous Applicants Need Not Apply*

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

We look forward to your application!

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should a suitable number of applications be received.

*Previous Applicants Need Not Apply*

Person Specification

NMC Registered Nurse

Essential

NMC Registered Nurse
Significant experience at band 5 level Surgery

Desirable

Managerial Course. Mentorship, Supervisors/Assessors Course
Indepth knowledge and understanding of the speciality

Education / Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Person Specification

NMC Registered Nurse

Essential

NMC Registered Nurse
Significant experience at band 5 level Surgery

Desirable

Managerial Course. Mentorship, Supervisors/Assessors Course
Indepth knowledge and understanding of the speciality

Education / Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of ongoing professional development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)