Anaesthetic Practitioner - Team Lead
The closing date is 30 March 2026
Job summary
The purpose of the Team Leader position is to provide on-going professional and clinical leadership to the theatre care teams who are delivering perioperative care, whilst working collaboratively with the clinicians (surgeon and anaesthetist) as part of the wider multi-professional team. The Team Leader will assume the delegated responsibility for managing and leading the delivery of care, in a rostered shift, for patients entering the department. This includes the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation for every individual patient's programme of care.
To be a highly competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner setting the highest standards of care and ensuring the provision of excellent, evidence-based care for all patients / clients. To act as a role model and skilled practitioner to inspire excellence, constantly demonstrating the highest standards of care and professionalism.
In the absence of the Anaesthetic Manager and the Deputy Anaesthetic Manager. The Team Leader will be expected to take charge and deputise. The Team Leader will assume the delegated responsibility for managing and leading the delivery of care, in rostered shift, for patients entering the department. This includes the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation for every individual patient's programme of care.
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
The role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First Recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Silly.
Main duties of the job
To have the appropriate clinical qualification, knowledge & experience for anaesthetic support and care.
Work motivationally in partnership and inviting collegiality between multi -disciplinary.
Ability to rapidly identify problems, respond and synthesise appropriate solutions in perioperative patient care teams.
Group motivation and harmonised working in adverse circumstances such as personality conflicts and variations in clinician working practices.
Flexibility to adapt to the needs and demands of patients, staff and the Division.
Achievement of shift objectives and timescales in line with the Divisional expectations.
Rapidly responding to the frequent changes within this evolving organisation.
With the support of the Anaesthetic manager, lead the recruitment and retention of a skilled, competent and effective anaesthetic service workforce for the clinical area and contribute to the identification of new clinical and support roles within their clinical specialty.
To ensure the development of all staff within their team.
To provide an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence-based practice and ensure that such evidence is reflected in clinical practice and subject to regular audit.
To represent their specialty and at times their division in corporate wide forums, operational groups and committees, providing an expert theatre contribution.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Details
Date posted
17 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
156-7773460
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS trust - Anaesthetic services / theatre
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS trust - Anaesthetic services / theatre
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
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