Job overview
This is a pivotal role for a motivated individual with strong clinical expertise and leadership skills. You will be responsible for coordinating the specialist urology team to deliver the highest standards of holistic patient care. From assessment to planning, implementation and evaluation, working collaboratively with our team. This will include robotic urology theatres.
Location: Doncaster Royal Infirmary (rotation to other sites may be required).
Main duties of the job
The applicant must have qualifications of an Operating Department Practitioner/Registered Nurse with at least 2 years’ experience at band 5 with current registration and be able to demonstrate recent expert clinical practice in urology surgery inclusive of robotic experience. Dual role is desirable but not essential (both anaesthetic and scrub experience).
The applicant must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude, the ability to lead a team and be open and receptive to change and have ambition to help drive the service forward. In return for your expert clinical skills and commitment to service development, we will support you to develop your leadership through a personalised development plan and leadership responsibilities.
The position is full-time 37.5 hours a week.
The applicant must be able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of current professional issues and practice evidenced by a current portfolio.
Evidence of any training, mentorship or preceptorship of student ODPs and Nurses.
Evidence of any management experience will be desirable as the role involves managing the department in the absence of the Band 7
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK.
Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years obs, gynae & breast anaesthetic/scrub experience
- Scope roles/competencies relevant to speciality
- Evidence of department management under supervision
- Demonstration of knowledge and skills in required speciality / specialities
Desirable
- Seizes opportunities to learn about and implement new technology to enhance personal and team performance
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Current registration with NMC or HCPC - *NMC registrations should be registered with an anaesthetic qualification. This position is a dual role and the successful applicant must be competent in anaesthetic and scrub.
- Degree or evidence of degree level study
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development
- Have D32/33 997/998 or equivalent teaching qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Evidence of research based practice
- Participation in management / leadership courses. ALS trained
- ALS trained
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural and environmental background or illness
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multi-disciplinary team/client/relatives
- Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients
- Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
- Speaks confidently, conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners
- Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition
- Embraces responsibility for identifying sound and effective solutions to a variety of different problems
Desirable
- Experience of team building and leadership
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This advert is for Lead Practitioner - Main Theatres with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Pro Rata Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Jul 2026.
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