Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Deputy Department Leader at King's Mill Hospital; part of Sherwood Forest NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of 12 theatres in the main department and day case department alongside 2 obstetric theatres and will work alongside the 2 department leaders and a range of Team Leaders.
Our specialities include Emergency & Trauma, Colo-rectal, vascular, Breast, Urology, ENT, elective orthopaedics, Gynaecological, Ophthalmology, General Surgery, endocrine, Obstetrics and also include anaesthetic procedures such as interventional radiology, mental health support and cardioversions.
We will be delighted to offer this role to the right candidate after a rigorous interview process to support the division's transformation portfolio and future vision.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills with clear written and oral skillS
- Effective organisation abilities, supervisory skills
- Change management and leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Senior Operating Department Practitioner/1st level registered nurse
- Leadership within a team
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registered Nurse or diploma/degree in Operating Department Practice or equivalent.
Further training
Essential
- Evidence of personal and professional development in perioperative practice/ management
Desirable
- Diploma in Management/ relevant to post or willingness to undertake related Diploma level study
- Risk management experience
Contractual requirements.
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly or as the department reasonable requests
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This advert is for Deputy Department Leader with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton In Ashfield, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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