Deputy Team Leader

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner to join as Deputy Team Leader.

You will support theatre teams, lead perioperative operations, and ensure patient safety and infection control standards are maintained. The role requires strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, with experience in scrub and circulating clinical support.

Qualifications

• Lead and manage theatre lists including Orthopaedic.
• Desirable: Leadership training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise theatre team members in perioperative care.
• Provide specialist surgical scrub and circulating support; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Lead and manage theatre lists

Orthopaedic theatre leadership

Education

RGN/RODP Registered with NMC/HCPC

Job description

Job Description

You will work closely with the Team Leaders and Theatre Coordinator in the establishment of a good working environment and in making the most effective/efficient use of staff, supplies and services. You should have an excellent all around knowledge and skill to cover different theatres team leading Orthopaedic theatre list and organising instruments/consumables and managing day to day operations to ensure that patient safety and infection control standards are maintained.

Applicants must have a level of management skills including time management, prioritization and organisational skills and the ambition to develop themselves and others. You will need excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong belief in providing the best patient centred care possible. You will be expected to help maintain high standards of practice and act as a role model to your team. Take personal responsibility to maintain own continuous professional development and safe work practice.

You will be required to demonstrate leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process. As a Deputy Team Leader you will be expected to demonstrate being an excellent role model, and have the skills and knowledge to be an effective leader. You will be able to provide specialist surgical scrub and circulating clinical support and be encouraged to work towards acting up in the absence of seniors.

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced motivated Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner who is proactive, self‑motivated, has very strong interpersonal skills, and a vision for service improvement to join as a deputy team leader. You will be expected to actively support, coordinate and assist in the management and delivery of high‑quality care to patients during the peri‑operative phase of their care.

As a Deputy Team Leader you will be expected to demonstrate being an excellent role model, and have the skills and knowledge to be an effective leader. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate that they have a high level organisational skills including time management, the ability to confidently prioritise and organise clinical and managerial responsibilities. You will also be expected to participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the team, including supporting and developing junior and new members of the team; and be committed to delivering a high‑quality service to ensure patient care, safety and experience is the best it can be.

You should have an excellent all around knowledge and skill to cover different theatres team leading Orthopaedic theatre list and organising instruments/consumables and managing day to day operations to ensure that patient safety and infection control standards are maintained. Applicants must have a level of management skills including time management, prioritisation and organisational skills and the ambition to develop themselves and others. You will need excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong belief in providing the best patient centred care possible. You will be expected to help maintain high standards of practice and act as a role model to your team. Take personal responsibility to maintain own continuous professional development and safe work practice. You will be required to demonstrate leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process. As a Deputy Team Leader you will be expected to demonstrate being an excellent role model, and have the skills and knowledge to be an effective leader. You will be able to provide specialist surgical scrub and circulating clinical support and be encouraged to work towards acting up in the absence of seniors.

Person Specification

• Skills
  • Essential: Lead and Manage various specialities theatre list including Orthopaedic
  • Desirable: Leadership Training
• Qualifications
  • Essential: RGN/RODP Registered with NMC/HCPC, with considerable experience
  • Desirable: SFA and Theatre course
• Experience
  • Essential: Significant experience as Band 5 nurse of which some managing/leading
  • Desirable: Demonstrate understanding of quality improvement and audits

About Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

This is an exciting time to join Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with dedicated Surgical Hub Ashford Hospital/ elective centre. Our vision is to create a state‑of-the‑art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well‑equipped environment.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined‑up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities. St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic Surgery, Ophthalmology and Outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward‑thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services. We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits & discounts.