Senior Team Leader - Scrub Theatres - Band 7

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking an experienced Band 7 Theatre Scrub Nurse to lead a dedicated team in Orthopaedic and Emergency Theatres. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to step into a leadership position, ensuring high-quality perioperative care. Responsibilities include managing scrub nurses, supporting service development, and promoting best practices. The position offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

Access to world-class training and development opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Supportive multidisciplinary team environment

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner.
• Specialist knowledge of theatre procedures and instrumentation.
• Significant scrub experience in orthopaedic and/or emergency surgery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of scrub nurses and support staff.
• Ensure safe and effective perioperative care.
• Support service development and clinical governance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organisational skills

Patient safety

Education

NMC Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Certificate of Mentorship

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Band 7 Theatre Scrub Nurse to lead our dedicated team in Orthopaedic and Emergency Theatres. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to step into a leadership role within a fast‑paced and rewarding environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of scrub nurses and support staff in orthopaedic and emergency surgical theatres.
• Ensure safe, effective, and high‑quality perioperative care.
• Support the Theatre Matron and contribute to service development and clinical governance.
• Act as a role model, promoting best practice and professional standards.
• Coordinate staffing, training, and development within the team.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner.
• Specialist knowledge of theatre procedures and instrumentation.
• Certificate of Mentorship, clinical supervision or leadership.
• Significant scrub experience in orthopaedic and/or emergency surgery.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Well‑developed human resource management skills.
• Proven ability to analyse and use data to support decision‑making and identify trends.
• Example/evidence of well‑developed leadership and organisational skills/scenarios.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision‑making abilities.
• Passion for patient safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Access to world‑class training and development opportunities.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to research and service improvement.
• NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible working options.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.

Job details

• Band: 7
• Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum inc
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Location: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. We are committed to a high‑performing group of hospitals that deliver safe and compassionate care in east London and beyond. We aim to build a culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusion, guided by our WeCare values.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.