Senior Anaesthetic Lead Practitioner – Theatres

Transformation Unit; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Practitioner in the Anaesthetic department for an NHS Band 7 post at Northern General. The role combines clinical leadership with team management to ensure high-quality patient care across operating theatres.

You will lead the team, support pathways, and work with Surgical Care Groups to improve services while supporting staff development and governance. UK-wide NHS standards apply.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a clinical team
• Excellent communication with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience with staffing, rotas, and recruitment processes

Responsibilities

• Provide positive team leadership with high standards of patient care
• Plan development of the team and operational management including appraisals and rotas
• Balance 60% clinical work with 40% management duties

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Appraisals and rotas

Team motivation

Communication

Education

Nursing/ODP qualification

First degree or pursuing one

Job description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Lead Practitioner in the Anaesthetic department for an NHS Band 7 post at Northern General. The role combines clinical leadership with team management to ensure high-quality patient care across operating theatres.

You will lead the team, support pathways, and work with Surgical Care Groups to improve services while supporting staff development and governance. UK-wide NHS standards apply.