Theatre Team Leader

NHS; Rhyl; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly policies

Work-life balance policies

Job summary

Theatre Manager at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales leads a team to deliver high‑quality patient care in theatre and related areas. You will coordinate clinical governance, supervise staff development, and optimise resources to ensure safe, effective care.

Proficiency in Welsh is desirable; English or Welsh speakers are welcome. The post requires NHS registration, substantial theatre leadership experience, and a commitment to equality and diversity within a large

Qualifications

• NMC/HCPC registration is required.
• Extensive theatre clinical practice experience.
• Teaching and assessing qualification.
• Practice supervisor/assessor course.
• Understanding NatSsips and LocSsips related to theatre.
• Degree in a relevant clinical field.
• Postgraduate study at Masters level.
• ALS/PLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead a theatre team ensuring safe and effective care.
• Staff development and effective use of resources.
• Demonstrate BCUHB values in practice within theatre.
• Support the Theatre Manager in development and co-ordination of high-quality patient care.

Skills

Theatre management

Staff development

Effective communication

Welsh language

Team leadership

Resource management

Independent working

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Theatre clinical practice

Master's degree

ALS/PLS

Practice supervisor/assessor

Job description

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work‑life balance policies.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

The purpose of this post is to provide clinical and managerial support in the development, implementation and co‑ordination of high quality patient care within the theatre department and associated areas.

The post holder will have responsibility for a team, and as a proactive Team Leader - using effective communication skills -to be actively involved in changing care plans and goals according to evaluation and review.

Main duties of the job

Lead a team Theatres ensuring safe and effective care.

Responsible for staff development and effective use of resources.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The purpose of this post is to provide clinical and managerial support to the Theatre Manager in the development, implementation and co‑ordination of high‑quality patient care within the theatre area.

To demonstrate BCUHB values in own practice and embed them in theatre culture

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• NMC/HCPC registration
• Extensive experience in theatre clinical practice
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Practice supervisor/assessor course
• Understanding of NatSsips and LocSsips relating to theatre
• Degree in relevant clinical/ professional topic
• Postgraduate study at masters level
• ALS/PLS

Experience

• Evidence of experience in management
• Evidence of leadership experience
• Evidence of working with/ facilitating junior staff and student development
• Evidence of advanced clinical knowledge
• Good understanding of issues relating to evaluation of care planning and assessment
• Evidence of resource management
• Experience of staff selection and workforce planning
• Understanding of human resources policy
• Experience of undertaking audit/research and setting of standards

Aptitude and Abilities

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to deal with multi faceted problems in a stressful environment
• Able to be pro‑active and re‑active
• Highly motivated- both personally and professionally
• Comfortable with, and committed to team based working
• Empathic, compassionate and diplomacy
• A real desire to achieve goals through integrating the work of team members

Values

• Can show demonstrate evidence of adherence to BCUHB values
• Ability to Speak Welsh

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.