Team Leader - Orthopaedics | Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Sutton-in-Ashfield seeks an experienced Orthopaedic Theatre Team Leader to oversee daily operations in the operating theatre. The role involves providing clinical leadership, guiding a skilled team, and ensuring high-quality patient care. This position requires extensive scrub experience in orthopaedics and the ability to mentor staff. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and fostering team dynamics, consider applying for this leadership opportunity. The closing date for applications is Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experienced in orthopaedic theatre practices.
• Strong leadership and team management skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily running of orthopaedic theatre lists.
• Monitor adherence to service level agreements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.

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 Orthopaedic 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 orthopaedics 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 expedite 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.

Sherwood Forest Hospitals is an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust.

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This advert closes on Sunday 18 Jan 2026.