Lead Anaesthetic Practitioner - Perioperative Leadership

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield is advertising a Lead Practitioner position in the Anaesthetic department. The post combines strong clinical leadership with managerial responsibilities to support the operating theatres and patient pathways.

You will work across the Operating Services/Theatre team, promoting patient-first care and collaborating with Surgical Care Groups to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Leadership and clinical leadership within anaesthetic department.
• Management of staff including appraisals, rotas and recruitment.
• Supervision of students and contributing to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive team leadership to ensure high standards of patient care in a safe, professional environment.
• Plan development of the team and operational management of staff within a defined team, including appraisals, rotas, recruitment and supervision of students.
• Duties reflect a 60% clinical and 40% managerial commitment.
• Potentially support across two sites to provide 24-hour perioperative care.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff management

Student supervision

Job description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield is advertising a Lead Practitioner position in the Anaesthetic department. The post combines strong clinical leadership with managerial responsibilities to support the operating theatres and patient pathways.

You will work across the Operating Services/Theatre team, promoting patient-first care and collaborating with Surgical Care Groups to ensure high-quality outcomes.