Job summary
Peri-operative
Team Leader (ODP/NURSE)-Band 7
Department
Bexley wing operating Theatres, Leeds General Infirmary
This
is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and successful Teaching
Hospitals in the UK with an international reputation and tradition of
innovation.
As
a dedicated well established theatre suite, we consist of 4 theatres for a
variety of specialties including Thoracic, Gynae Oncology, HPB and upper GI. We
also carry out Robotic surgery in these specialities.
The
successful candidate will be a Registered Practitioner (ODP / RN). Candidates
should have broad based operating theatre experience, ideally including
knowledge of the clinical specialty, with a keen eye on developments within the
service. The successful candidate will demonstrate Leeds Way values and work in
an open and collaborative way, empowering the team to provide the highest
standards of harm free care which is patient centred and fair to all
stakeholders. The successful candidate will manage a diverse team of
thirty-five theatre practitioners.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
11/02/2026
Planned Interview
Date
27/02/2026
Main duties of the job
The
Team Leader will support the Matron in the delivery of theatre objectives and
will be responsible and accountable for managing capacity and staffing
resources over the 24-hour period. The role will be 70% non-clinical
management and 30% clinical management. The Jobholder will carry 24 hour
continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the
Theatre(s) and provide management and professional leadership for the
peri-operative team. As a team leader you will continue to maintain clinical
practice and there may be some requirement for weekend working if needed.
The jobholder is responsible for ensuring
the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and
evaluation of programmes of care are maintained to a high standard. The job
holder will manage the administrative and financial aspects of the Theatre(s)
and will ensure cost effective use of resources and deployment of staff.
Current services comprise four operating theatres. The role requires direct
management of approximately 35 whole time equivalent Peri-operative
Practitioners and support staff. The jobholder is responsible for the
department clinical budget
About us
The
successful candidate will be based at St Jamess University Hospital part of
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. LTHT is one of the largest teaching
hospitals in Europe with strong undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and
training programmes and an active clinical trials and research programme.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association
of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from
across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best
possible care for our patients
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
The
Jobholder will carry 24 hour continuing responsibility for the effective and
efficient management of the department.
Providing management and professional leadership for the
peri-operative team. The jobholder is responsible for ensuring the assessment
of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of
programmes of care are maintained to a high standard. Managing the administrative and financial
aspects of the department. The
jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.
The
jobholder will participate in mentorship and teaching programmes for multi -
disciplinary groups within the department.
The
jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based
practice, developing the peri-operative team and ensuring effective
management of the department in the absence of the Matron / Theatre Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
The
Jobholder will carry 24 hour continuing responsibility for the effective and
efficient management of the department.
Providing management and professional leadership for the
peri-operative team. The jobholder is responsible for ensuring the assessment
of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of
programmes of care are maintained to a high standard. Managing the administrative and financial
aspects of the department. The
jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.
The
jobholder will participate in mentorship and teaching programmes for multi -
disciplinary groups within the department.
The
jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based
practice, developing the peri-operative team and ensuring effective
management of the department in the absence of the Matron / Theatre Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification.
- Evidence of continued professional development Willing to undergo training as necessary
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
- Influencing and negotiation.
- Communication. Clinical Leadership. Teaching. Management.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Communication skills. Teaching and assessment skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Assertiveness. Flexibility, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking.
- Ability to manage and identify stress in self and others.
- Conflict management. Ability to work in a stressful environment.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial Post registration Experience at Specialist Peri- operative Practitioner grade or equivalent.
- Experience of managing and leading a team.
- Budget management audit & Standard Setting
- Current issues in healthcare
- Understanding of the local and national NHS agenda.
- At least 18 months at Band 6 or equivalent
- Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies.
- Understanding of organisational structures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification.
- Evidence of continued professional development Willing to undergo training as necessary
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Understanding of skills and knowledge required to lead and develop team members
- Influencing and negotiation.
- Communication. Clinical Leadership. Teaching. Management.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Communication skills. Teaching and assessment skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Assertiveness. Flexibility, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking.
- Ability to manage and identify stress in self and others.
- Conflict management. Ability to work in a stressful environment.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial Post registration Experience at Specialist Peri- operative Practitioner grade or equivalent.
- Experience of managing and leading a team.
- Budget management audit & Standard Setting
- Current issues in healthcare
- Understanding of the local and national NHS agenda.
- At least 18 months at Band 6 or equivalent
- Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies.
- Understanding of organisational structures.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
