Job summary
The Theatre Senior Lead within Theatre Services will work collaboratively with fellow leads to ensure the effective operational management of designated areas within the Dorset County Hospital operating theatre service. This will involve the appropriate deployment, delegation, coordination, and supervision of staff across all grades.
The post-holder will provide leadership and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care. Acting as a resource for other staff, they will utilise specialist knowledge and skills throughout the department.
Main duties of the job
- Working closely with the multidisciplinary team to manage the department effectively.
- Supporting and leading registered practitioners, nurses, and support staff within Theatre Services.
- Upholding the philosophy, policies, and standards of care in line with Trust values, while maintaining staff morale.
- Coordinating patient flow within the theatre environment, monitoring list efficiency, and maximising theatre utilisation.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibilitycriteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Education Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Appropriate Professional Registration with a recognised healthcare body.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Recognised teaching qualification.
- Leadership or management qualification/experience or willingness to work towards.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of national initiatives and KPI's.
- Significant post registration experience with a minimum of 3 years in Operating Theatres environment at Band 6.
- Understanding of professional healthcare issues.
- Demonstrates motivation and commitment to providing high quality patient centred care.
- Experience of resource management including staff and budget management.
- Knowledge of clinical governance, PSIRF methodology and managing complaints.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to act as a proficient healthcare practitioner.
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
- Evidence of an ability to manage patient flow and ability to escalate as required in accordance with departmental organisation.
- Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload and workload of others
- Demonstrates the application of evidence-based practice, critical appraisal skills and knowledge of professional issues.
Desirable
- Evidence of an area of special interest.
Person Specification
Education Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Appropriate Professional Registration with a recognised healthcare body.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Recognised teaching qualification.
- Leadership or management qualification/experience or willingness to work towards.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of national initiatives and KPI's.
- Significant post registration experience with a minimum of 3 years in Operating Theatres environment at Band 6.
- Understanding of professional healthcare issues.
- Demonstrates motivation and commitment to providing high quality patient centred care.
- Experience of resource management including staff and budget management.
- Knowledge of clinical governance, PSIRF methodology and managing complaints.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to act as a proficient healthcare practitioner.
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
- Evidence of an ability to manage patient flow and ability to escalate as required in accordance with departmental organisation.
- Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload and workload of others
- Demonstrates the application of evidence-based practice, critical appraisal skills and knowledge of professional issues.
Desirable
- Evidence of an area of special interest.
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.
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.
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).
