Deputy Team Leader/Senior Anaesthetic Practitioner

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for permanent, full-time Deputy Team Leader RN/ODP Anaesthetic Practitioners to support the new Surgical Elective Unit in the Operating Theatre Department (NOTSSCaN Theatres). The unit is a seven theatre complex opening later in 2026, with specialties including vascular, spine, plastic and Max‑Fac surgery.

You will lead anaesthetic, theatre or recovery teams, and contribute to service delivery.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or ODP with anaesthetic scope.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in anaesthetics, scrub or recovery.
• Mentorship qualification (NMC/HCPC approved).
• UK professional registration required.

Skills

Lead anaesthetic, theatre or recovery

NMC/HCPC revalidation

Mentorship qualification (NMC/HCPC)

NHS experience

Education

Nursing degree or RN/ODP registration

Evidence of ongoing professional development (revalidation)

Job description

We have vacancies for permanent, full-time Deputy Team Leader RN/ODP Anaesthetic Practitioners in the new Surgical Elective Unit Operating Theatre Department (NOTSSCaN Theatres). This theatre complex is a 7-theatre unit and is expected to open this year at the end of 2026. Specialities include vascular, spine, plastic and Max-Facs surgery. The applicants are required to be flexible and lead the anaesthetic, surgery or recovery teams. If you are ready for a challenging and very satisfying role where you can contribute to service provision and make a difference for patients and staff. We encourage informal visits if you would like to know more about what will be available and expected. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a value-based interview (VBI) and a technical-based interview.

• Registered Nurse/ODP
• Holds a degree and has evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an ongoing NMC/HCPC revalidation
• Minimum of 3 years experience in anaesthetics, scrub or recovery
• Evidence of achievement of a NMC or HCPC approved Mentorship qualification.
• Qualification related to an area of practice (anaesthetics or scrub or recovery)
• NHS experience

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate qualification related to area of practice, Excellent communication skills.
• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
• Demonstrates ability to maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with team leaders/unit coordinator.
• Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice.
• Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective care delivery
• Able to effectively and appropriately raise concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of managing clinical incidents and complaints.
• Previous experience in the relevant specialty
• Previous substantive management experience of specific clinical area, Being self-aware and able to accept constructive criticism
• Resilient under pressure
• Flexible, can work nights and weekends.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
• Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks.
• Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
• Able to proactively support colleagues in the delivery of care commensurate with Trust values and behaviours

Clinical PracticeEssential criteria

• Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care in the area of practice.
• Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role
• Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
• Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions etc. effectively in patient's notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Able to proactively contribute to the education of learners and non-registered and less experienced staff
• Demonstrates ability to manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients
• Competent to administer intravenous medicines, Understanding of professional and current issues related to area of practice
• Demonstrates ability to keep up to date with professional issues that influence perioperative practice relating to the area of clinical practice, management education and research
• Able to identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments
• Able to lead the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice.
• Demonstrates ability to question and challenge nursing practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved.
• Previous evidence of leadership within practice and the multi- disciplinary team
• Recognition as having abilities for innovation within their sphere of practice, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles. Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.