Theatre Deputy Team Leader | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospital trust in York is looking for a Deputy Team Leader – Equipment to manage surgical equipment logistics across theatre sites. Applicants must have HCPC or NMC registration, with at least 3 years at Band 5 in theatre. The role demands clinical leadership and problem-solving skills. Benefits include 27 days holiday, NHS pension scheme, and access to learning opportunities. The position involves shift work including nights and weekends. Applications close on 22 Dec 2025.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 to 33 days holiday

Relocation package

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• HCPC registration or 1st Level NMC registration with anaesthetic qualification.
• 3+ years of experience within theatre at Band 5.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate patient care in the absence of Team Leader.
• Assess care needs and develop care programs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary activity to meet patient needs.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient care management

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Degree level professional development

Recognised clinical leadership certificate

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with current HCPC registration, or 1st Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and recognised anaesthetic qualification, to a full time Deputy Team Leader – Equipment position within our Theatre team.

You will assist the Team Leaders across all our theatre sites in the management of equipment across all surgical specialities within the theatre department, including taking responsibility for the management of equipment replacement programmes under the supervision of the Team Leader.

As a skilled and experienced professional you will evidence the ability to use your own initiative, and work collaboratively to solve problems and take action to address issues.

You will have evidence of continuing professional development at degree level or equivalent experience, and should evidence substantive experience of at least 3 years within theatre at Band 5, and demonstrate expert clinical and professional practice through both clinical experience and theoretical knowledge. The post holder will be expected to have a recognised clinical leadership certificate or be willing to undertake a leadership programme.

Responsibilities

• Maintain responsibility for the management and coordination of patient care within the Department in the absence of the Team Leader and demonstrate an advanced level of clinical skills.
• Be involved in the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and teach those skills to other members of the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Coordinate where appropriate the activity of other disciplines to meet the care needs of patients and maintain a safe working environment for staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Current HCPC registration (registered nurse/operating department practitioner) or 1st Level registered nurse with current NMC registration and recognised anaesthetic qualification.
• At least 3 years of experience within theatre at Band 5.
• Recognised clinical leadership certificate or willingness to undertake a leadership programme.
• Continuing professional development at degree level or equivalent experience.

Work conditions

This is a demanding role requiring a committed individual who will work collaboratively with the Team Leader to undertake the ongoing development of the service, meeting quality standards and lead aspects of change. The post holder will cover a shift pattern inclusive of night and weekend working. The department is flexible with working requests; however, to meet service needs, the post holder will be required to cover a shift pattern inclusive of night and weekend working.

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18 k) to support with relocation expenses for hard‑to‑fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a range of provider.

Interviews

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at York. Remote interviews will not be available.

Additional information

Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role. A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust – across our organisation, people are guided by values that we co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. We welcome applications from everyone, and we support diverse workplaces through our Staff Networks including Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks.

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This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025.