Band 6 Deputy Team Leader - Theatres

Royal Free London Nhs Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 theatre nurse who is enthusiastic, flexible and patient‑centred, with strong interpersonal and clinical skills. You will deputise for the Team Leader and lead a multidisciplinary team across scrub and circulating roles.

This role covers diverse specialties including CEPOD/Trauma, Colorectal/Robotics, Vascular, Urology, Renal/Robotics, Plastics/Breast and Liver Transplant, with opportunities for night, weekend and on‑call duties.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/ODP with UK registration and theatre experience.
• Post graduate theatre course ENB176 / EBP completed.
• Ability to lead a MDT in absence of Team Leader.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and implement care plans with MDT input.
• Lead the multidisciplinary team in the absence of the Team Leader.
• Participate in on-call rota and act as Theatre Coordinator out-of-hours.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Clinical skills

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Post Graduate Theatre Course ENB176 / EBP

Tools

Cerner

EPR

IT systems

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a Band 6 nurses who are enthusiastic, flexible, and motivated in delivering an excellent patient care. The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal, organisational, and clinical skills and they should be able to work in different scrub specialities and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. You will be required to deputise in the absence of team leader and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills. We are looking for candidates with extensive clinical skills in specialities such as CEPOD / Trauma, Colorectal / Robotics, Vascular, Urology, Renal / robotics, Plastics / Breast, and Liver Transplantation. The candidates must always demonstrate the Trust World Class Care values. We have Team Leaders, Practice Educators, and Matrons who can offer support to help develop staff. You will be expected to work weekdays, weekends, and nights according to the service needs.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs for all patients, ensuring appropriately planned care is both implemented and evaluated. To provide specialist advice without direct supervision and to lead the multi-disciplinary team in the absence of the Team Leader. To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of practitioners within the Department. The post holder will comply with the NMC or HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and demonstrates knowledge and application of Departmental and Trust policies and procedures. To be responsible for the storage of tissue/ organs in the department under the Human Tissue Act 2004, reporting of incidents and audit hta.gov.uk, following local policies deputising for the Band 7 as required. To participate in the on-call rota as required. To act as a Theatre Coordinator during out-of-hours and weekends. Internal rotation to night duty, weekends, and Bank Holidays.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Pay scheme

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band

Band: Band 6

Salary

Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number

Reference number: 391-RFL-8373947

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
• Registered Nurse/ODP
• Recognised Post Graduate Theatre Course ENB176 / EBP course
• Practice Assessor / Supervisor Course (e.g. Mentorship)
• Significant experience in scrub and circulating practice (at Band 5 or above)
• Good written, numeracy & verbal communications skills
• Awareness of clinical issues within the theatre department
• Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries.
• Able to prioritise workload
• Able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and manage difficult situations.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and resilience, acting as a positive role model who leads by example, maintains high clinical standards, and remains calm and effective in a fast-paced, demanding theatre environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and support colleagues, foster effective multidisciplinary working, manage competing priorities, and contribute positively to service improvement and a culture of continuous learning.

Desirable

• Positive and motivated with attention to detail.
• Budgetary experience particularly in staff and consumable costs
• Experience in managing junior staff including appraisal, performance, absence, selection, and recruitment.
• Computer skills including Cerner, EPR, IT system

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Theatre Matron, Myhrra Gazo Dionisio, [e-mail], 02077940500

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