Theatre Team Leader

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust is seeking a Band 6 practitioner for the neurosurgical theatres in Plymouth. This role involves overseeing day-to-day management, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in neurosurgical procedures and demonstrate leadership skills. Flexible working arrangements are supported, and internal staff are given preference.

Qualifications

• Experience in cranial and spinal neurosurgical procedures.
• Ability to manage and lead a theatre team effectively.
• Recent relevant experience in a similar post.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational management of neurosurgical theatres.
• Lead daily planning and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in risk management and clinical governance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Resource Management

Job description

As a Band 6 practitioner, you will be responsible for overseeing the operational day-to-day management of the neurosurgical theatres and supporting junior staff members. You should have a good working knowledge of cranial and spinal neurosurgical procedures. The Trust is a 24-hour major trauma centre, and successful applicants for the Team Leader post will be expected to participate in the on-call and weekend rota. Scrub Practitioners will be expected to participate in the 7-day service, working shifts to meet service demand.

Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and is involved in ongoing improvement programmes, reviewing practice and perioperative pathways developed in consultation with patients and service users.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon, who demonstrate recent relevant experience as per the Person Specification.

You will take daily responsibility and provide professional leadership for your designated theatre team, demonstrating effective communication, resource management, and maintaining standards of care in accordance with national and local policies.

We are committed to a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Please note that all communication will be electronic; check your email regularly. For support with the application process or reasonable adjustments, contact the recruitment team at 01752 432100. We support flexible working arrangements and invite applicants to discuss this with the recruiting manager prior to application.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage daily workload planning, including staffing, stores, and stock control, ensuring effective resource utilization within budget.
2. Promote evidence-based practice and clinical excellence, leading quality improvement initiatives.
3. Lead research and audit processes.
4. Participate in risk management and clinical governance, reporting incidents appropriately.
5. Maintain staff records, conduct return-to-work and exit interviews.
6. Conduct staff appraisals and develop personal development plans in line with Agenda for Change and the Knowledge and Skills framework.
7. Support staff development and education opportunities.
8. Assist in recruitment and selection processes.
9. Update and facilitate induction programmes for new staff.
10. Support staffing and skill mix planning to meet clinical demands.

For further details, please see the attached JD&PS.