Theatre Clinical Lead Nurse - Band 7

NHS Scotland; Kirkcaldy; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland's Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy invites applications for a Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse/Clinical Lead in our theatres. You will bring senior theatre experience and drive professional development within a 11-theatre suite serving Orthopaedics, Trauma, ENT, General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Robotics and Maxillofacial, including 24/7 Emergency and Obstetric theatres.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, plan patient‑centred care, and set standards of care in the operating

Qualifications

• CPD evidence and ongoing professional development
• Effective staff management experience
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Teamworking and ability to motivate others
• Ability to work using own initiative

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team
• Plan and implement patient-centred care in the operating department
• Set and maintain standards of care within theatres
• Manage theatre suite safely and efficiently

Skills

CPD

Staff management

Time management

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Initiative

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

NHS Scotland's Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy invites applications for a Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse/Clinical Lead in our theatres. You will bring senior theatre experience and drive professional development within a 11-theatre suite serving Orthopaedics, Trauma, ENT, General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Robotics and Maxillofacial, including 24/7 Emergency and Obstetric theatres.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, plan patient‑centred care, and set standards of care in the operating