Theatre Team Leader - Obstetrics | Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health trust in the UK is seeking an Obstetric Theatre Team Leader to oversee theatre operations and staff management. You will play a crucial role in providing high standards of care to patients and assist with training and education within the team. This position requires flexibility in working arrangements and there is a strong commitment to equality and diversity. The role closes on December 10, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and developing staff.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of theatre management and care standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and order future lists for the department.
• Oversee the obstetric service delivered in theatre.
• Assist with training and educating staff.

Job description

Obstetric Theatre Team Leader

As the Obstetric Theatre Team Leader you will plan and order future lists, manage and develop staff, work with the multi‑disciplinary team to provide a timely, high standard of care to patients, and assist the Theatre Manager in the continuing responsibility for the management of the Department. This includes deployment of staff, equipment, supplies and other resources, carrying out 24‑hour responsibility for the department in the absence of the Theatre Manager, and overseeing the obstetric service delivered in theatre. You will assist with training and educating staff, and be the link for the department at meetings, disseminating any changes to practice or equipment.

About the Humber Health Partnership

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest NHS Partnership arrangements in England, serving 1.65 million people across five hospital sites and employing nearly 20,000 staff. It is made up of Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH).

Flexible Working and Culture

We offer flexible working arrangements to support health and wellbeing and work‑life balance. Flexibility is part of a broader commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise it as a key contributor for recruitment and retention. We encourage open conversations to find a working pattern that suits both you and the role.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We strongly value the diverse workforce and welcome applications irrespective of people’s age, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

Additional Information

• All new employees will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if required for the role.
• In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
• "We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers".
• This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025.