Job overview
We are excited to announce the position of theatre deputy team leader for Heathcote Theatres, a dedicated elective obstetrics, breast and gynaecology surgery unit compromising of two theatres.
Are you an experienced Band 5 scrub practitioner looking to take the next step in your career? Are you an existing band 6 scrub practitioner looking for an exciting new opportunity?
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated nurse/ ODP to support in the leadership of the theatre team of Heathcote Theatres who will also provide senior support to the RHCH Main Theatres' team when working outside of core hours including nights and weekend shifts.
Excellent team working and communication skills are essential for this role along with a need to establish and maintain good working relationships within the multidisciplinary team and wider services to work collaboratively and co-operatively to enhance quality of care.
The successful candidate will provide direction and inspirational leadership to junior members of the multidisciplinary team; they will also be expected to work as an expert clinical practitioner providing high quality of care to patients and service users.
The postholder will support the theatre team leader in the management of general resources, both personnel and financial and to ensure the effective operation of the department whilst maintaining high professional and clinical standards.
Main duties of the job
To work predominantly in the scrub role to support Theatre Team Leader(s) in leading and managing the service within the department effectively and to deputise in their absence. To manage general resources, both personnel and financial, to ensure the effective operation of the department. The post holder will provide skilled specialist assistance in the delivery of high-quality patient care throughout the Operating Department. The post holder will be committed to providing research and evidence-based practice whilst working as part of, and leading a multi professional team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Applicant requirements
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.
Person specification
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Clinical skills appropriate to the relevant specialty
- Able to manage people effectively
- Evidence of planning and organisational skills
- Understanding of effective clinical governance, inc audit and research
Desirable
- Extended role within speciality
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- At least 2 years at band 5 in a theatre setting
- Experience in running theatre lists
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile
- Evidence of significant post registration clinical work experience
Desirable
- Experience of staff supervision and mentorship
- Advanced breast, gynaecology and obstetrics surgery knowledge and skills
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of project management/ service improvement
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Professional UK registration eg NMC, HCPC
- Post registration qualifications in field of expertise
- Leadership/management training
Desirable
- Aware of local and national agenda within the speciality
- Quality improvement training
- Education/training qualification
- Post Registration relevant Diploma / Degree / Masters
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This advert is for Band 6 Deputy Team Leader- Heathcote Theatres with Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Heathcote Theatres - Royal Hampshire County Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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