Senior Surgical Theatre Lead Practitioner

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Recruitment support

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Job summary

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 7 Lead Practitioner to support the Surgical Theatre Suite at Royal Derby Hospital. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on clinical and operational delivery across ENT, OMF, Vascular, Bariatric, Urology, Colorectal, Upper GI and Emergency Surgery.

You will lead a 10-theatre department, drive utilisation, manage budget and quality improvement, mentor staff and partner with the Theatre Manager to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Experience in a surgical theatre environment and senior leadership.
• Able to lead clinical and operational performance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership of the Surgical Theatre Suite.
• Lead operational management and budget governance.
• Drive theatre utilisation and service efficiency.
• Lead quality improvement, audits and compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop services.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Strategic development

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Excellent communication

Job description

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 7 Lead Practitioner to support the Surgical Theatre Suite at Royal Derby Hospital. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on clinical and operational delivery across ENT, OMF, Vascular, Bariatric, Urology, Colorectal, Upper GI and Emergency Surgery.

You will lead a 10-theatre department, drive utilisation, manage budget and quality improvement, mentor staff and partner with the Theatre Manager to ensure safe,