Job requirements
Essential
33 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Recent experience within theatres working as a registered practitioner in an acute practice setting involving the supervision/education of junior staff
- Experience
Can demonstrate depth and breadth of experience of working in at least 2 areas of peri operative practice (anaesthetics , scrub or recovery ) , and in different specialties including elective and emergency practice settings
- Experience
Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
- Experience
Evidence of effective multi-professional working
- Experience
Experienced mentor / assessor / student supervisor
- Experience
Experience of supporting the implementation change including new procedures/ processes
- Experience
Evidence of the ability to confidently lead / coordinate a shift / area of the department
- Experience
Evidence of the ability to organise others and forward plan and review/ adjust staff rotas
- Experience
Experienced in learning from incidents / complaints and supporting changes in practice
- Experience
Wide knowledge of a range or pre and post-operative care, ability to plan and organise duties / service requirements associated with physical and human resources , ability to allocate tasks / duties to a range of staff
- Experience
Can demonstrate an understanding of human resource management associated with codes of practice / professional and Trust guidelines
- Experience
Can demonstrate understanding of how to review/ plan staff rotas in accordance with Trust guidance/ service need and mitigate workforce risks associated with staff deployment
- Experience
Demonstrates ability , passion and knowledge of the following
- Experience
Leadership
- Experience
Team building / team work Physical / Human Resource management
- Experience
Change management Clinical Governance / Patient Safety
- Experience
Can demonstrate knowledge in relation to immediate incident management involving staff/ patients and the practice setting
- Qualifications
NMC Registered Nurse / HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Qualifications
Knowledge of a broad range of theatre procedures and instrumentation/ processes equivalent to post graduate level acquired through Diploma / Degree plus experience and further study or qualification or an equivalent level of knowledge associated with the practice setting
- Additional Criteria
Highly developed communication skills able to communicate sensitive information / medical conditions/ with a wide range of stakeholders
- Additional Criteria
Well-developed persuasion / motivational and reassurance skills associated with working in a complex environment associated with planned / unplanned work based activities
- Additional Criteria
Demonstrates the key strengths and motivators of the role within the domains of integrity, delivery and relating to others
- Additional Criteria
Evidence of a range of post registrationcompetencies associated with the practice setting and the ability to teach and supervise others learning new skills
- Additional Criteria
/ procedures
- Additional Criteria
Ability to work under pressure , be exposed to interruptions and competing priorities associated with the practice settingcan demonstrate good use or prioritisation / delegation skills
- Additional Criteria
Can demonstrate understanding of Mental Capacity Act/Safeguarding principles applied to the theatre practice setting
- Additional Criteria
Sound delegation skills Good IT/ Keyboard skills Able to immediately and sensitively manage complex /contentious situations with staff / multidisciplinary colleagues / patients and practice
- Additional Criteria
Well-developed leadership ability
- Additional Criteria
Organised , proactive, reliable and approachable
- Additional Criteria
Flexible, reliable and adaptive approach to roleshowing commitment to role development and the development of others
- Additional Criteria
Flexible approach to shift patterns and service needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working in different practice settings
- Additional Criteria
Ability to travel across all Trust sites/ services
- Additional Criteria
Ability to travel to meetings outside of the organisation as a representative of the service / Trust
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Health care leadership / management qualification
Job summary
An exciting opportunity is now available within our Theatre Department as we have a vacancy for a Band 6 ODP/ Nurse Team Leader in our Orthopaedic Theatres at Good Hope Hospital.
We are a regional centre, supporting some very complex elective and trauma orthopaedic cases so our team are dedicated, friendly and enjoy teaching and sharing their skills with new staff members. Our service is continuing to expand and we embrace new developments within the clinical area. This includes learning new practice and keeping up to date with changes within the clinical setting
Experience of working within an orthopaedic setting is essential so candidates will need to be a band 5 with a minimum of three years' experience in this speciality. You will need to be flexible and able to demonstrate effective leadership skills and be able to adapt to clinical demands in an environment that can be unpredictable and challenging.
The candidate must have the clinical experience in orthopaedics scrub in order to support the junior workforce.
To join our innovative and motivated multi-disciplinary teams, individuals should be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills, be flexible and work under their own initiative whilst adapting to clinical demands. You will provide professional leadership to dedicated theatre teams whilst developing and maintaining high standards in all areas of practice.
Main duties of the job
Our Trauma and Orthopaedic theatre cluster is an exciting place to work; it's full of challenges, varying workloads, development opportunities and delivers great job satisfaction within a supportive and enjoyable environment.
Our Trust has excellent opportunities for a Band 6 Team Leader to develop, enhance, consolidate and excel their Theatre Skills, in Anaesthetic, Scrub and Recovery.
All applicants must demonstrate within their application a strong commitment to teaching and desire to develop and progress their career within our Trauma and Orthopaedic service.
All applicants are required to work a range of shifts including early shifts, long days, late shifts, on calls and bank holidays.
We are looking for enthusiastic, talented and passionate practitioners who share our trust values and strive to deliver high standard of care.
There is also an opportunity to enhance your management skills and be actively involved in supporting the department from a management viewpoint with moving the department forward.
Applicants that are successfully shortlisted will be expected to attend interview on 7th October 2026
For further information please contact Matron Dale Matthews - dale.matthews@uhb.nhs.uk or Senior Sister Sandra Malcolm - sandra.malcolm@uhb.nhs.uk
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 21 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-9018327
- Job locations: Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Rd, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7RR, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
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This advert is for Band 6 Theatre Team Leader with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton Coldfield, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Theatre team leader role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Sep 2026.
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