(**) Deputy Team Leader/Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS)

NHS; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated practitioner to join our Theatre team as a Deputy Team Leader in Trauma and Orthopaedics, with the additional responsibility of Radiation Protection Supervisor. This role supports the leadership and operational management of a busy theatre department and ensures delivery of safe, high‑quality patient care.

The successful candidate will develop leadership skills, take on RPS duties, and benefit from training and support to meet the

Qualifications

• NMC or HCPC registered professional required.
• Postgraduate qualification in speciality or healthcare leadership preferred.
• Managerial courses or leadership training useful.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a high profile within the multidisciplinary team.
• Responsible for receiving and checking patients.
• Work in partnership with patients and families to provide accurate information, promote understanding, and eliminate barriers.
• Maintain accurate and legible records of patient care, supervising others in accordance with NMC/HCPC code of professional conduct, local, and Trust policies.
• Recognise legal and ethical responsibilities related to accurate record keeping.
• Deputise for delegated tasks as assigned by Theatre Matron and Theatre Manager.
• Undertake Theatre Floor Coordinator role as required.
• Assist in maintaining patient and environmental standards within theatres to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
• Participate in the practical and theoretical training of theatre staff and learners.
• Foster a learning environment by encouraging inquiry and continuous development.
• Organise and participate in in-house training activities, including demonstration and use of specialised products and technical equipment.
• Evaluate new methods of practice related to patient care and equipment.
• Conduct risk assessments, identifying, managing, and reducing risks, and developing recommendations within the theatre complex.
• Radiation protection Supervisor for the department

Education

NMC Registered Nurse / HCPC Registered ODP

Post graduate qualification in speciality or health care leadership

Managerial Courses

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

(**) Deputy Team Leader/Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS)

Band 6

Main area Nursing Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Includes nights, weekends, bank holidays and commitment to on calls. Will include weekend and Bank holiday Trauma List cover) Job ref 390-NM-TAC-SO-7962

Site Southend University Hospital Town Westcliff on Sea Salary £39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the onlyacute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated practitioner to join our Theatre team as a Deputy Team Leader in Trauma and Orthopaedics team.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership skills while supporting the operational management of a busy theatre department and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will also undertake the role of Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS), supporting compliance with radiation safety standards and best practice within the department.

Previous RPS experience is desirable but not essential, as full training and support will be provided to enable the successful candidate to develop the knowledge and competencies required for this specialist role.

Main duties of the job

• Establish and maintain a high profile within the multidisciplinary team.
• Responsible for receiving and checking patients.
• Work in partnership with patients and families to provide accurate information, promote understanding, and eliminate barriers.
• Maintain accurate and legible records of patient care, supervising others in accordance with NMC/HCPC code of professional conduct, local, and Trust policies.
• Recognise legal and ethical responsibilities related to accurate record keeping.
• Deputise for delegated tasks as assigned by Theatre Matron and Theatre Manager.
• Undertake Theatre Floor Coordinator role as required.
• Assist in maintaining patient and environmental standards within theatres to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
• Participate in the practical and theoretical training of theatre staff and learners.
• Foster a learning environment by encouraging inquiry and continuous development.
• Organise and participate in in-house training activities, including demonstration and use of specialised products and technical equipment.
• Evaluate new methods of practice related to patient care and equipment.
• Conduct risk assessments, identifying, managing, and reducing risks, and developing recommendations within the theatre complex.
• Radiation protection Supervisor for the department

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person specification

• NMC Registered Nurse / HCPC Registered ODP
• Managerial Courses

Experience

• Significant Scrub experience at Band 5 level in Orthopaedics and spinal Theaters.
• Significant Scrub experience at Band 5 level in Trauma Theatres
• Post graduate qualification in speciality or health care leadership.

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect your skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.