Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Lead Practitioner to join our dynamic Head & Neck team at Peterborough City Hospital. This role primarily supports the ENT speciality, while also working closely with Maxillofacial, Ophthalmic and Plastics services within our busy 18‑theatre suite.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a safe, efficient and patient‑centred perioperative service. You will provide day‑to‑day clinical leadership, support theatre coordination and contribute to the delivery of a 24‑hour emergency service.
You will act as a positive role model, leading by example, mentoring and developing junior staff, and supporting high standards of clinical practice. Strong communication, organisational skills and the ability to motivate and guide a multidisciplinary team are essential.
This post is open to both NMC‑registered Nurses and HCPC‑registered Operating Department Practitioners.
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for the co-ordination of the surgical theatre team. Participate as scrub practitioner as a member of the surgical team. Take responsibility for safety checks of instruments and other items within the surgical field. Anticipating the need for and supervising the dispensing of surgical items and ensuring the availability of items required during the procedure.
Anticipate the needs of the surgical team, proactively organising staff and resources for effective care delivery. Participate as circulating person for surgical procedures including responsibility for carrying out safety checks in conjunction with a second person. Prepare surgical equipment before use and anticipate that needs may change during the procedure.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details on the main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Committed to life long learning
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Aware of patients needs perioperatively
Experience
Essential
- Ability to lead theatre team in ENT and emergencies
- Able to cope well with change
- Able to work effectively as a team member
- Ability to support less experienced staff
Desirable
- Aware of broader issues in healthcare and NHS
Key Skills
Essential
- IT skills
- Good written communications skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
- SSSA, Mentorship or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years scrub experience in United Kingdom
Desirable
- Leadership training and qualification
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This advert is for Lead Practitioner - Peterborough with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust in Peterborough, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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