Job overview
We are recruiting for a Theatre Team Leader who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
We have a role available as Theatre Team Leader Robotics Surgery and Urology Specialities
The Theatre Team Leader will commitment to provide a safe and cost efficient, quality patient care through effective team working.
The post holder will be expected to function clinically within the Main Operating Theatres, Treatment Centre, Day Surgery Unit and other associated areas as required.
The post holder should have sufficient knowledge and experienced with Robotic surgeries and Non-Robotic Urology.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will continuously maintain health, safety and control of Infection in clinical work areas.
Assist in the care for patients undergoing a variety of elective Robotics and non robotics (Urology, Gynae, Colorectal, ENT and General Surgery) and Emergency procedures.
Receive, transfer and position patients for clinical procedures.
The successful candidate will ensure equipment, supplies and waste is kept to a minimum.
The post holder will possess the ability to work in any of the Theatre areas according to service needs, regardless of which theatre department they are based in, although it is anticipated that staff do permanently work in the department they are employed to be based in.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting
- Basic knowledge of computer skills
- Developing leadership/supervisory skills
Desirable
- Ability to lead and motivate a group of staff with varying abilities
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work within NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct
- Full understanding of role and its limitations as stated in the job description
- Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality)
Other Requirements
Essential
- Experience and evidence of engagement around equality, diversity and inclusion issues in relation to policy, service development and service delivery in respect of both services to users and the management of staff
- Role model our Trust values every day
Previous Experience
Essential
- High Level Clinical Skills and Knowledge
- Participation in formulation of procedures to ensure best practice
- Teaching and assessing
- Post Registration Experience
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered ODP
- Registration with NMC/HCPC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Mentorship/ Preceptorship qualification
Desirable
- Management Qualifications
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This advert is for Team Leader-Theatres with East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust in Lister Hospital. 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 01 Sep 2026.
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