Team Leader - Gynaecology Theatres | Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Gynaecology Theatre Team Leader to provide clinical leadership in orthopaedic operating theatres. This role requires extensive scrub experience in gynaecology and a passion for guiding a skilled team. Responsibilities include leading theatre operations, managing equipment, and facilitating team communications. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced theatre practitioner looking to advance their leadership career.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and coordinating theatre operations.
• Ability to mentor students and junior staff.
• Skills in liaising with surgical and recovery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily running of orthopaedic theatre lists.
• Manage equipment and implant availability.
• Facilitate team briefings and incident reviews.

Skills

Extensive scrub experience in gynaecology

Team management

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Are you an experienced and motivated theatre practitioner ready to take the next step in your leadership career?

Sherwood Forest Hospitals are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Gynaecology Theatre Team Leader to provide clinical leadership within our busy orthopaedic operating theatres.

As Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centred care and maintaining professional standards within the theatre setting. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, forward‑thinking individual with extensive scrub experience in gynaecology who is ready to lead and inspire a skilled team.

Key Responsibilities

Team Management

• Lead and coordinate the daily running of orthopaedic theatre lists.
• Allocate duties based on team members’ skills and experience.
• Provide guidance and mentorship for students, newly appointed staff, and junior colleagues.
• Support induction, competency assessments, and performance reviews.
• Facilitate team briefings, debriefs, and incident reviews.

Operational Duties

• Liaise with surgeons, anaesthetists, and recovery teams to optimise theatre flow.
• Manage equipment and implant availability, liaising with suppliers and stores.
• Monitor adherence to service level agreements and escalates non‑compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Reduce turnaround times and minimise case delays.

Apply now and become part of a team that values excellence, compassion, and innovation.

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

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This advert closes on Thursday 20 Nov 2025.