Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Team Leader for Scrub - Vascular, General Surgery, Gynae

The closing date is 15 April 2026

Job summary

Looking for a challenging and rewarding role? Want a job where no two days are the same?

Basildon Theatres are looking for highly motivated, dedicated and suitably qualified Band 6 Scrub Deputy Team Leader in Vascular, General Surgery & Gynae.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced specialist practice, undertaking planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients throughout the perioperative pathway.

So, if this sounds like you, please apply today.

Main duties of the job

  • To assist the Team Leader in the management of the specialty,deputise for delegated tasks as deemed appropriate by the Team Leader,ensure the efficient running of the speciality in the absence of the Team Leader.
  • Maintain high standards of clinical care, ensuring that all actions are carried out with full regard for the safety of patients and staff involved.
  • Undertake Floor Person / Theatre Co-Ordinator role as required,display strong professional leadership qualities.
  • Act as a mentor to students, including teaching and assessing within their realm of competence, upholding the philosophy of evidence-based practice

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-T&A-BA-7999

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you're looking for an exciting new role that will use your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you're looking for an exciting new role that will use your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered ODP/ NMC Registered Nurse with Anaesthetic Qualification
  • Mentorship Supervisor/ assessor course.

Desirable

  • Managerial Courses
  • Teaching Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience at Band 5 level in Theatres

Desirable

  • Previous line management experience demonstrating ability to effectively manage staff and to influence others through discussion and negotiation.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered ODP/ NMC Registered Nurse with Anaesthetic Qualification
  • Mentorship Supervisor/ assessor course.

Desirable

  • Managerial Courses
  • Teaching Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience at Band 5 level in Theatres

Desirable

  • Previous line management experience demonstrating ability to effectively manage staff and to influence others through discussion and negotiation.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatres Manager

Denise Archer

denise.archer3@nhs.net

03004435283

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-T&A-BA-7999

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Supporting documents

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