Theatre Team Lead - Charge Nurse

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + holidays

Development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an experienced Band 6 Theatre Team Leader to head a team of Nurses and ODPs in a fast-paced theatre setting at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. You will drive high-quality, person-centred care and ensure delivery across the North Sector theatres.

The role requires theatre experience, dual scrub/anaesthetic training, and strong leadership. The post is permanent, full-time (36 hours per week) with day, night, and weekend shifts, based in Glasgow.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or ODP with theatre experience.
• Dual trained in scrub and anaesthetic skills.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Nurses and ODPs within the theatre department.
• Oversee patient care and staff management within the theatre environment.
• Undertake care planning and ensure high standards of person-centred care.
• Provide clinical leadership and promote effective teamwork.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and best practice standards.
• Support the education, supervision, and mentorship of staff and students.
• Work closely with the Senior Charge Nurse to achieve departmental objectives.
• Contribute to flexible and effective service delivery across the theatre department.

Skills

Theatre experience

Leadership

Communication

Flexibility

IT skills

Education

Registered Nurse or ODP

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinical practitioner with leadership qualities to join the theatre department as a Band 6 Team Leader. The successful candidate will lead a team of Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs), delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a fast-paced theatre environment while supporting service delivery across the North Sector theatres.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by‑case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Permanent, full-time 36 hours per week
• Shift pattern: Day shift, night shift, weekends.
• Base location: Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Nurses and ODPs within the theatre department.
• Oversee patient care and staff management within the theatre environment.
• Undertake care planning and ensure high standards of person-centred care.
• Provide clinical leadership and promote effective teamwork.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and best practice standards.
• Support the education, supervision, and mentorship of staff and students.
• Work closely with the Senior Charge Nurse to achieve departmental objectives and targets.
• Contribute to flexible and effective service delivery across the theatre department.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
• Theatre experience.
• Dual trained in scrub and anaesthetic skills.
• Evidence of continual professional development.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Ability to work flexibly within a 24/7 service.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Enthusiasm for working within a theatre environment.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Nicola Duke, Lead Nurse North Sector Theatres - [e-mail] - 0141 201 3225

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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