Theatre Coordinator Anaesthetics - Recovery

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Canterbury seeks a dynamic Theatre Coordinator Anaesthetics to lead and manage theatre services while ensuring high standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will have significant clinical knowledge in Theatres, excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, and the ability to foster staff development. This vital role supports the efficient operation of the department and improves patient experiences. Applicants must hold relevant nursing qualifications and demonstrate a patient-focused approach within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years at Band 6.
• Ability to co-ordinate main theatre complex.
• Advanced knowledge in own specialty and one other area.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and professional leadership to the Theatres department.
• Maintain high standard patient care and efficient theatre services.
• Lead training and development needs of the team.

Skills

Clinical knowledge in Theatres

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Leadership and management skills

Patient focused approach

IT literate

Education

Registered Nurse/ODP

ODP Diploma/1st Degree (or equivalent)

Immediate Life Support

Paediatric Immediate Life Support

Mentor Qualification or ENB 998

Tools

Theatre based computer systems

Job description

Theatre Coordinator Anaesthetics - Recovery

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 28 December 2025

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and highly motivated registered nurse/ODP with excellent clinical knowledge in Theatres and theatre recovery. The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and should be able to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. Good organisational skills, flexibility and sound clinical skills in operating department procedures are essential. You will be required to demonstrate effective and resilient leadership and management skills.

This Band 7 role is vital to the continued development and support of staff in the operating department leading to an improved patient and staff experience. We encourage the development of our staff and support the further education of our team members in areas which benefit the service and our patients.

Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical and professional leadership to the Theatres department.
• The post holder will be responsible as a member of the team for the maintenance of a high standard of patient care, working with the team to ensure that our Theatre services, are utilised efficiently and effectively.
• Assist in the implementation of training and development needs of the multi-disciplinary team.
• To lead and develop a measurable service in line with national measures and clinical outcome measures.
• To implement efficient strategies to ensure all resources are utilised effectively to achieve high standards of care.
• To ensure theatre utilisation and productivity meets targets, by liaising with speciality teams to optimise theatre productivity. To work with the site theatre management meeting weekly to ensure that every list is utilised fully.
• To provide clinical leadership to Theatre teams in balancing the challenges of providing safe services with excellent outcomes and in a way that delivers efficiencies and meets the expectations of patients, the public and the trust.
• To hold professional accountability for patient safety and effective care with a particular focus on the strategic priorities of handover of care, preventable venous thromboembolic events, medication errors, catheter associated UTIs, falls with harm, pressure ulcers, sepsis Never Event's with associated near miss.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications and training

• Registered Nurse/ODP
• ODP Diploma/ 1st Degree (or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards Degree)
• Immediate Life Support
• Paediatric Immediate Life Support
• Mentor Qualification or ENB 998 or Practice Assessor/ Practice Supervisor
• Practice Assessor/ Practice Supervisor
• Post Graduate Certificate or willingness to work towards

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 years at Band 6
• Ability to co-ordinate main theatre complex
• Ability to manage a group of staff.
• Advanced knowledge of own specialist field and working knowledge of at least one other specialist field.
• Patient focused approach
• IT literate
• Theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience
• Sickness management
• Recruitment and retention
• Patient focused approach
• Knowledge of Theatre based computer systems
• Working knowledge of COSHH Health and Safety
• NMC/ HCPC Code of Conduct
• Good understanding of Clinical Governance
• Understanding of current issues in Healthcare
• Advances in Recovery Care knowledge
• Dealing with conflict
• Mental Health First Aider

Personal Attributes

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop working relationships with others
• Time management and personal organisation skills
• Calm and focused under pressure
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
• Good interpersonal skills. Within the professional codes of conduct of that body
• Mentor Qualification or ENB 998
• Completion of Preceptorship

Other Requirements

• To be aware of, uphold and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
• Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and nationally
• Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust