Job summary
Band 6 Theatre Team Leader, Anaesthetics and RecoveryWe have a vacancy for a Team Leader in Anaesthetics and Recovery and we invite Registered Operating Department Practitioners or Registered Nurses with qualifications and experience in Anaesthetics and Recovery to apply for this opportunity for a 12 month fixed term post.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a
highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our dynamic Operating Theatre
Team as a Band 6 Team Leader Anaesthetics and Recovery at Redditch Alexandra
Hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident practitioner ready to take the next step in their career, or for an experienced Band 6 looking to broaden their skills in a supportive and forward-thinking department.
While the primary base will be at Redditch, you may be required to work across the trust at other sites if needed. As a Band 6 Team Leader, you will support the delivery of high-quality anaesthetic and recovery care within our busy theatre environment. You will lead by example, supporting your team clinically while promoting a culture of safety, compassion, and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with anaesthetists, surgeons, operating department practitioners and nursing staff to ensure effective, safe, and timely patient care throughout the perioperative journey.You will have a dynamic approach to leadership ensuring high standards of evidence- based patient safety and care. You will monitor resources and deliver cost effectiveness and quality improvement. Great communication and flexibility are key skills and you will have the opportunity to deputise for members of the Band 7 team. The professional development of colleagues and students is central to the role and you will demonstrate your commitment to a supportive learning environment. You will act as a role model within the team, department, and for our organisationWe are seeking someone with enthusiasm, flexibility, and a
passion for patient care. Your responsibilities will include providing clinical
leadership, coordinating staffing and daily workflow, supporting junior staff
and students, and contributing to service development. You will also be
expected to maintain high professional standards, uphold infection control and
governance procedures, and demonstrate excellent communication and
decision-making skills.Please see the full job description attached to this application.
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities.
Our objectives are simple:
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
Vision and Values
As a representative of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, you are expected to uphold our core values:
- Being open and honest
- Ensuring people feel cared for
- Showing respect to everyone
These values guide daily conduct and ensure inclusive, compassionate service delivery, fostering a culture of transparency, empathy, and respect for all.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Anaesthetics and Recovery Specific Duties
- Lead the anaesthetic and recovery teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care during anaesthesia induction, maintenance, and recovery.
- Ensure patient care, including airway management and recovery progress, is delivered safely and in line with best practice.
- Act as the main point of contact for anaesthetic-related queries and concerns, supporting anaesthetists and recovery practitioners to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Oversee the preparation, use, and maintenance of anaesthetic equipment and consumables to ensure safety and compliance.
- Manage post-operative complications, including airway management, pain control, and vital sign monitoring.
- Ensure the recovery area is prepared and fully equipped to handle emergency situations, including resuscitation and post-operative emergencies.
- Monitor and review recovery plans and discharge criteria, ensuring safe, effective patient handover to the ward teams post-recovery.
- Maintain accurate anaesthetic and recovery records in line with legal and Trust policies.
Management
- Support the senior team leader in managing staff within the team, ensuring high standards of performance and teamwork.
- Ensure that all safety measures are in place, reporting accidents, incidents, and near misses on Datix and to the theatre coordinator or senior team leader.
- Contribute to risk management by identifying and mitigating risks within the department.
- Participate in investigations when necessary.
- Manage and monitor the theatre budget to ensure resources are used efficiently.
- Stay informed on Trust policies and procedures, and participate in their development when necessary.
- Assist with staff attendance monitoring and day-to-day management of discipline within the team.
- Address performance issues with staff and take appropriate action to ensure standards are maintained.
- Assist in recruitment and selection processes.
- Conduct staff appraisals, identifying training needs to help develop staff and improve service delivery.
- Foster a supportive, team-focused culture that encourages learning, development, and a no-blame approach.
- Participate in the induction of new staff and ensure they receive appropriate training.
- Ensure equipment is used safely and is maintained to a high standard
Education and Training:
- Work closely with the recruitment and development team to support a regular programme of education and development for theatre staff, ensuring their skills and knowledge are continually updated.
- Act as a student assessor, supporting students throughout their clinical placements and evaluating their progress.
- Supervise, mentor, and support new staff, ensuring they are introduced to relevant clinical practices and procedures.
- Ensure the departments clinical staff are kept up-to-date with the latest practices, guidelines, and equipment.
- Contribute to the development of training programmes that address identified learning needs and align with best practice.
- Provide feedback from training courses to share emerging practices and knowledge with the team.
- Encourage a culture of continuous professional development by supporting staff participation in competency assessments and reflective practice.
Professional:
- Foster an environment that supports the ongoing training and professional development of all staff members, particularly in anaesthetics and recovery practices.
- Keep up to date with current clinical practices, Trust policies, and developments in equipment and technology.
- Always maintain a high standard of professionalism, serving as a role model to staff and ensuring adherence to best practice.
- Take responsibility for personal professional development and support team members in identifying and achieving their professional growth goals.
- Promote clear and effective communication within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring collaboration and patient care.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control practices at all times and lead by example in maintaining hygiene standards.
General Duties:
- Participate in the on-call rota or out-of-hours duties as required for emergency surgery and respond effectively to critical incidents.
- Collaborate with other departments, including ward teams and clinical staff, to ensure effective communication and patient care transitions.
- Provide short-term cover for colleagues during periods of leave, ensuring continuity of care.
- Adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding email and internet usage, maintaining confidentiality and data protection standards.
- Ensure all Trust standards are maintained, with active participation in audits and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
- Every employee has a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others and to cooperate with the Trust to ensure statutory and Trust regulations are complied with.
Please refer to full Job Description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Anaesthetics and Recovery Specific Duties
- Lead the anaesthetic and recovery teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care during anaesthesia induction, maintenance, and recovery.
- Ensure patient care, including airway management and recovery progress, is delivered safely and in line with best practice.
- Act as the main point of contact for anaesthetic-related queries and concerns, supporting anaesthetists and recovery practitioners to maintain high standards of patient care.
- Oversee the preparation, use, and maintenance of anaesthetic equipment and consumables to ensure safety and compliance.
- Manage post-operative complications, including airway management, pain control, and vital sign monitoring.
- Ensure the recovery area is prepared and fully equipped to handle emergency situations, including resuscitation and post-operative emergencies.
- Monitor and review recovery plans and discharge criteria, ensuring safe, effective patient handover to the ward teams post-recovery.
- Maintain accurate anaesthetic and recovery records in line with legal and Trust policies.
Management
- Support the senior team leader in managing staff within the team, ensuring high standards of performance and teamwork.
- Ensure that all safety measures are in place, reporting accidents, incidents, and near misses on Datix and to the theatre coordinator or senior team leader.
- Contribute to risk management by identifying and mitigating risks within the department.
- Participate in investigations when necessary.
- Manage and monitor the theatre budget to ensure resources are used efficiently.
- Stay informed on Trust policies and procedures, and participate in their development when necessary.
- Assist with staff attendance monitoring and day-to-day management of discipline within the team.
- Address performance issues with staff and take appropriate action to ensure standards are maintained.
- Assist in recruitment and selection processes.
- Conduct staff appraisals, identifying training needs to help develop staff and improve service delivery.
- Foster a supportive, team-focused culture that encourages learning, development, and a no-blame approach.
- Participate in the induction of new staff and ensure they receive appropriate training.
- Ensure equipment is used safely and is maintained to a high standard
Education and Training:
- Work closely with the recruitment and development team to support a regular programme of education and development for theatre staff, ensuring their skills and knowledge are continually updated.
- Act as a student assessor, supporting students throughout their clinical placements and evaluating their progress.
- Supervise, mentor, and support new staff, ensuring they are introduced to relevant clinical practices and procedures.
- Ensure the departments clinical staff are kept up-to-date with the latest practices, guidelines, and equipment.
- Contribute to the development of training programmes that address identified learning needs and align with best practice.
- Provide feedback from training courses to share emerging practices and knowledge with the team.
- Encourage a culture of continuous professional development by supporting staff participation in competency assessments and reflective practice.
Professional:
- Foster an environment that supports the ongoing training and professional development of all staff members, particularly in anaesthetics and recovery practices.
- Keep up to date with current clinical practices, Trust policies, and developments in equipment and technology.
- Always maintain a high standard of professionalism, serving as a role model to staff and ensuring adherence to best practice.
- Take responsibility for personal professional development and support team members in identifying and achieving their professional growth goals.
- Promote clear and effective communication within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring collaboration and patient care.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control practices at all times and lead by example in maintaining hygiene standards.
General Duties:
- Participate in the on-call rota or out-of-hours duties as required for emergency surgery and respond effectively to critical incidents.
- Collaborate with other departments, including ward teams and clinical staff, to ensure effective communication and patient care transitions.
- Provide short-term cover for colleagues during periods of leave, ensuring continuity of care.
- Adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding email and internet usage, maintaining confidentiality and data protection standards.
- Ensure all Trust standards are maintained, with active participation in audits and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
- Every employee has a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others and to cooperate with the Trust to ensure statutory and Trust regulations are complied with.
Please refer to full Job Description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC or HCPC registration as RN or ODP
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Relevant post registration qualification in anaesthetics and/or recovery.
Desirable
- Practice assessor or mentorship qualification
- Leadership or management qualification
- Teaching or education qualification
Professional Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates the Trust values of being open and honest, ensuring people feel cared for, and showing respect to everyone
- Approachable, supportive, and committed to team development
- Flexible and adaptable to meet service needs. Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision making.
Desirable
- Evidence of reflective practice and commitment to personal and team development
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly across Trust sites and participate in on-call rota
- Commitment to maintaining mandatory training and professional registration
- Able to undertake manual handling and work under pressure in emergency situations
- Access to independent means of transport to meet the demands of a countywide role
- Standard Clauses
- A Disclosures and Barring Service check will be carried out where the position is eligible for a Disclosures and Barring Service Check in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act and the guidance issued by the DBS. All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and Barring lists
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in anaesthetics and or recovery
- Experience supervising or mentoring students or junior staff
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6 or equivalent level
- Experience of recruitment, performance management, or staff development. Involvement in service improvement, audit, or quality initiatives. Experience contributing to quality improvement initiatives within an anaesthetic or recovery setting.
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Good knowledge of anaesthetic and recovery procedures, including emergency protocols
- Understanding of infection prevention and control, safeguarding, and health & safety
- Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands in a clinical setting
- Awareness of Trust policies, governance, and patient safety frameworks
- Demonstrates knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion
Desirable
- Understanding of theatre budgets or resource management
- Awareness of current national guidance and developments in perioperative care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC or HCPC registration as RN or ODP
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Relevant post registration qualification in anaesthetics and/or recovery.
Desirable
- Practice assessor or mentorship qualification
- Leadership or management qualification
- Teaching or education qualification
Professional Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates the Trust values of being open and honest, ensuring people feel cared for, and showing respect to everyone
- Approachable, supportive, and committed to team development
- Flexible and adaptable to meet service needs. Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision making.
Desirable
- Evidence of reflective practice and commitment to personal and team development
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly across Trust sites and participate in on-call rota
- Commitment to maintaining mandatory training and professional registration
- Able to undertake manual handling and work under pressure in emergency situations
- Access to independent means of transport to meet the demands of a countywide role
- Standard Clauses
- A Disclosures and Barring Service check will be carried out where the position is eligible for a Disclosures and Barring Service Check in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act and the guidance issued by the DBS. All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and Barring lists
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience in anaesthetics and or recovery
- Experience supervising or mentoring students or junior staff
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6 or equivalent level
- Experience of recruitment, performance management, or staff development. Involvement in service improvement, audit, or quality initiatives. Experience contributing to quality improvement initiatives within an anaesthetic or recovery setting.
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Good knowledge of anaesthetic and recovery procedures, including emergency protocols
- Understanding of infection prevention and control, safeguarding, and health & safety
- Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands in a clinical setting
- Awareness of Trust policies, governance, and patient safety frameworks
- Demonstrates knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion
Desirable
- Understanding of theatre budgets or resource management
- Awareness of current national guidance and developments in perioperative care
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).
