Job summary
Exciting Secondment Opportunity - Band 6 Team Leader (General Surgery & Colorectal)
Are you a driven and experienced practitioner ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We're offering a full-time secondment opportunity for a Band 6 Team Leader within our dynamic General Surgery & Colorectal team.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in major colorectal and general surgery, including both laparoscopic and open procedures. You'll be at the forefront of surgical care, supporting clinical excellence and leading a dedicated team in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
If you thrive under pressure, lead with confidence, and are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, we'd love to hear from you
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational supervision of the department, within a specialised area of expertise; including budgetary awareness, clinical governance, staff development and training. The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multidisciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable for. The post holder will be involved in the development of protocols/guidelines and any key development to ensure the service is the best it can be. Working across Bedfordshire NHS Trust, the post holder is accountable for the provision, organisation, delivery and development of safe, high quality patient care within their specialty and sphere of responsibility and competency including "scrubbing and circulating" for all types of surgical cases working alongside the band 7 senior theatre practitioner.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
- Manage the preparation of the theatre suite for an operating theatre session with regards to staffing and skill mix, equipment and instruments availability and sustainability.
- To participate in the departments Internal Rotation and On Call system including weekends and bank holidays as required therefore ensuring the delivery of a 24hr service.
- To establish and maintain communication that facilitates multi-disciplinary working and coordination of effective patient care.
- The post holder will also participate in the teaching and mentorship of learners and trainee Theatre Practitioners in the appropriate specialist area.
- To provide support and skilled assistance to all staff members and contribute towards the maintenance of a safe and clean environment within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
- Manage the preparation of the theatre suite for an operating theatre session with regards to staffing and skill mix, equipment and instruments availability and sustainability.
- To participate in the departments Internal Rotation and On Call system including weekends and bank holidays as required therefore ensuring the delivery of a 24hr service.
- To establish and maintain communication that facilitates multi-disciplinary working and coordination of effective patient care.
- The post holder will also participate in the teaching and mentorship of learners and trainee Theatre Practitioners in the appropriate specialist area.
- To provide support and skilled assistance to all staff members and contribute towards the maintenance of a safe and clean environment within the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Post registration Master's degree in nursing or related field or equivalent
- Evidence of continuous Professional Development
- Management/ leadership qualification or equivalent experience at post graduate level
- Further relevant training
Desirable
- Management qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Autonomous Practitioner
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work all shift patterns required by the department
- Experience of working in multiple specialities
- Flexibility in working patterns
Desirable
- Experience teaching students
- Experience of participation of Audits
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of professional codes of conduct and practice
- Patient safety and WHO Checklist
- Ability to meet deadlines
Personal Skills
Essential
- Open/ Reflective/Warm
- Enthusiastic and self-aware
- Creative and flexible
- Team focused
- Reliable/adaptable and dependable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Post registration Master's degree in nursing or related field or equivalent
- Evidence of continuous Professional Development
- Management/ leadership qualification or equivalent experience at post graduate level
- Further relevant training
Desirable
- Management qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Autonomous Practitioner
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work all shift patterns required by the department
- Experience of working in multiple specialities
- Flexibility in working patterns
Desirable
- Experience teaching students
- Experience of participation of Audits
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of professional codes of conduct and practice
- Patient safety and WHO Checklist
- Ability to meet deadlines
Personal Skills
Essential
- Open/ Reflective/Warm
- Enthusiastic and self-aware
- Creative and flexible
- Team focused
- Reliable/adaptable and dependable
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).
