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Job overview
We are looking for a Band 6 nurses who are enthusiastic, flexible, and motivated in delivering an excellent patient care. The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal, organisational, and clinical skills and they should be able to work in different scrub specialities and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. You will be required to deputise in the absence of team leader and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills. We are looking for candidates with extensive clinical skills in specialities such as CEPOD / Trauma, Colorectal / Robotics, Vascular, Urology, Renal / Robotics, Plastics / Breast, and Liver Transplantation. The candidates must always demonstrate the Trust World Class Care values. We have Team Leaders, Practice Educators, and Matrons who can offer support to help develop staff. You will be expected to work weekdays, weekends, and nights according to the service needs.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs for all patients, ensuring appropriately planned care is both implemented and evaluated. To provide specialist advice without direct supervision and to lead the multi-disciplinary team in the absence of the Team Leader. To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of practitioners within the Department. The post holder will comply with the NMC or HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and demonstrates knowledge and application of Departmental and Trust policies and procedures. To be responsible for the storage of tissue/ organs in the department under the Human Tissue Act 2004, reporting of incidents and audit hta.gov.uk, following local policies deputising for the Band 7 as required. To participate in the on- call rota as required. To act as a Theatre Coordinator during out-of-hours and weekends. Internal rotation to night duty, weekends, and Bank Holidays.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person specification
Others
Essential
- Disclosure & Barring Service check
- Occupational Health check
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in scrub and circulating practice (at Band 5 or above)
- Good written, numeracy & verbal communications skills
- Awareness of clinical issues within the theatre department
Desirable
- Experience in managing junior staff including appraisal, performance, absence, selection, and recruitment.
- Budgetary experience particularly in staff and consumable costs.
Skills & aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries.
- Able to prioritise workload
- Able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and manage difficult situations.
- Positive and motivated with attention to detail.
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and resilience, acting as a positive role model who leads by example, maintains high clinical standards, and remains calm and effective in a fast-paced, demanding theatre environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and support colleagues, foster effective multidisciplinary working, manage competing priorities, and contribute positively to service improvement and a culture of continuous learning.
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ODP
- Recognised Post Graduate Theatre Course ENB176 / EBP course
- Mentorship Course (e.g. ENB 998, D32 D33)
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This advert is for Band 6 Deputy Team Leader -Theatres with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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