Charge Nurse/Team Lead (Anaesthetics) AA

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Band 6 Charge Nurse/Team Leader in the Anaesthetic Team at Phase 3 Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy. This role requires theatre and anaesthetic experience at a senior level, focusing on patient-centered care and team leadership. You will manage operating theatres, support senior staff, and ensure high standards of care. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, along with a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• First Level Registration with NMC or HCPC required.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and clinical support to Senior Charge Nurses.
• Ensure safe management of operating theatres.
• Assist in planning patient-centered care.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Job Opportunity: Band 6 Charge Nurse/Team Leader - Anaesthetic Team

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 6 Charge Nurse/Team Leader to join our Anaesthetic Team within Theatres at Phase 3 Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy. Candidates should have theatre and anaesthetic experience at senior band 5 level or above and demonstrate ongoing professional development.

Department Overview

Phase 3 Theatres features an 11-theatre suite with 2 recovery rooms, covering Trauma, ENT, General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Maxillofacial, Ophthalmology, and Paediatrics. It includes a 24/7 Emergency theatre and Obstetric Theatre. The National Treatment Centre for Elective Orthopaedic Theatre Suite has 3 theatres and 1 recovery room.

Role Responsibilities

1. Provide professional and clinical support to Senior Charge Nurses and the Anaesthetic Clinical Lead Practitioner (ACLP).
2. Ensure safe, efficient, and effective management of operating theatres, with specific responsibility for a designated clinical specialty.
3. Assist in planning and implementing patient-centered care, ensuring standards of care are maintained within the operating department.

Qualifications and Skills

• First Level Registration with NMC or HCPC.
• Degree level education or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Excellent time management, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to motivate team members and work independently.

Additional Information

Informal enquiries can be made to Leah Wood, Anaesthetic Clinical Lead Practitioner, at 01592 643355 ext 28288.

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.

Application Details

This is a Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity. Existing employees should discuss this with their line manager. External applicants with NHS service must have a secondment agreement in place.

Legal and Equality Statements

NHS Fife is committed to ensuring all employees are legally entitled to work in the UK. We encourage applications from all sections of society and support flexible working, family-friendly policies, and reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergence.