Team Leader- Theatres

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is recruiting a Scrub Theatre Team Leader to ensure patient safety and optimal care in the operating theatre. Applicants must be registered nurses or ODPs with scrub experience in various surgical specialties. The position offers a competitive salary, permanent contract, and full-time hours, with commitment to flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Positive work-life balance

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Scrub experience in ENT/General Surgery/Emergency specialties.
• Post-qualification experience within the peri-operative setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain health, safety and infection control in clinical work areas.
• Assist and care for patients undergoing elective and emergency procedures.
• Prepare equipment and supplies.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Basic IT skills

Ability to demonstrate initiative

Flexible

Education

Registered Nurse or Registered ODP

Edward Jenner Course

Willingness to undertake post-registration courses

Job description

Job Summary

We are recruiting Theatre Team Leaders who share our vision to deliver consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to patients. The role required is a Scrub Theatre Team Leader with all‑round knowledge of elective (Vascular, Orthopaedics, Urology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Plastics, Robotics, ENT and General Surgery) and emergency procedures.

Main Duties

• Maintain health, safety and infection control in clinical work areas.
• Assist and care for patients undergoing elective and emergency procedures.
• Receive, transfer and position patients for clinical procedures.
• Prepare equipment and supplies, keeping waste to a minimum.
• Work in any theatre area according to service needs while ideally remaining within the assigned department.
• Act as clinical lead to staff at Band 6 and below and supervise staff within a specific area of responsibility.

About Us

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust provides a wide range of general and specialist services through six thousand dedicated staff. We are proud of our flexibility and innovation and are committed to becoming an outstanding, patient‑led Trust.

Hospitals

• The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
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Employment Details

Date posted: 07 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 361‑7520581

Job locations: Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications and Training

• Registered Nurse or Registered ODP
• Edward Jenner Course
• Willingness to undertake post‑registration courses as advised by Practice Educators/Theatre Team Leaders

Desirable Qualifications

• ILS / PILS

Essential Experience

• Scrub experience in ENT/General Surgery/Emergency specialties
• Post‑qualification experience within the peri‑operative setting

Essential Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to demonstrate initiative
• Flexible

Desirable Skills

• Good planning skills

Knowledge

• Aware of the National 6 C's campaign
• Aware of Trust Values
• Understanding of peri‑operative patient care
• Understanding of aseptic technique
• Teamwork
• Participation in audit

Other Requirements

• Experience and evidence of engagement around equality, diversity and inclusion issues in relation to policy, service development and service delivery for users and staff
• Role model our Trust values every day

Disclosures & Registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address: The Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB

Website: https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/

Flexible Working

We are committed to a positive work‑life balance for employees and support flexible working patterns. Requests for flexibility are considered formally and balanced with service needs.