About this role
Job summary
Theatre Team Leader - Orthopaedic Scrub & Recovery Practitioner
37.5 hours per week (Unsocial hours including weekends and occasional nights)
Permanent
Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Closing Date: Friday 31st July 2026
Interview Date: Monday 17th August 2026
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George Eliot Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Theatre Scrub Practitioner for our Orthopaedic Theatre. The successful applicant will have experience in supporting the Senior Theatre Team Leader with the co-ordination of the Orthopaedic Theatre lists. Have detailed knowledge of instrumentation and equipment which allows the applicant to scrub/circulate for surgical procedures in this Theatre and other specialities.
Main duties of the job
To support the Senior Team Leaders/Theatre Manager to manage a team of practitioners ensuring the development and maintenance of high standards of Perioperative care To take responsibility for the day-to-day operational and resource management of the clinical area To take the lead for specific areas of professional practice as delegated by the Senior Team Leaders Acts as a leader, delegating appropriate tasks and supervising the standard of care delivered by more junior qualified staff, unqualified staff and student nurses/ODP's in the perioperative team To take responsibility for operational and financial resource management, as delegated by Senior Team Leaders / Theatre Manager To deputise for the Senior Team Leaders in their absence
In conjunction with the Professional Development Team, (Theatres), assist with the Training & Development Programmes for the following group of staff:
Preceptorship of Newly Qualified Practitioners, Training & Development programmes Registered Practitioners Return to Practice staff Mentorship of Nursing/ODP students Mentorship/Training & Development programmes Support Worker
Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to patients in the perioperative environment.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description Job responsibilities
1.0 Clinical
Deliver a high standard of perioperative care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base. To provide skilled clinical assistance to the surgical, anaesthetic and recovery teams. Undertakes and document comprehensive, systematic and accurate perioperative care assessment of the physical social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate. Creates and utilizes opportunities to promote health and wellbeing of patients in their care. Leads a perioperative team to manage a group of patients throughout a shift. Working within the NMC/HCPC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising ones own abilities and limitations. Maintain a good standard of communication with the multi-disciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives and colleagues. To ensure 24 hour cover, working rotational shifts to include earlies, lates, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays. Influence and monitor the standards of direct patient care delivery in accordance with best practice and operational protocols and guidelines. Promote good working relationships within the perioperative teams providing appropriate advice and support. Facilitate the development of standards of care and assist with the implementation of appropriate monitoring technique. 2.0 Managerial
Ensure that all staff working within the Policies, Procedures of the Trust in line with NMC/HCPC Guidelines. Ensure that adequate resources are available to meet the needs of the patients. Assist with the management of the department resources in an efficient and effective manner. Ensure that all equipment for patient use is kept in good working order in line with E.E.C. Regulations. Ensure that adequate skill mix is available to meet the needs of the patients. Planning the appropriate skill mix and staffing levels using competent duty rostering skills. Make every effort to remedy deficits should they arise. If deficits are irresolvable contacting the appropriate Senior Staff for support. Support Senior Team Leader in ensure that concerns and complaints from patients, visitors or colleagues are resolved where possible and report to Theatre Manager Be conversant with all Trust Emergency Procedures. Use computerised systems to support the provision of patient care and treatment. Deputise for the Senior Team Leader. As part of the Directorate Team assist with the development and implementation of the Trusts Business Plan and Strategy for Nursing 3.0 Educational and Training
Maintaining a positive attitude to continuing professional education in order to enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for safe and effective perioperative practice. Maintaining standards by ensuring that evidenced based practice underpins all health care inventions. Participate in Trust Appraisal System Possess a clear understanding of Clinical Governance in relation to standards In collaboration with the Senior Team Leader and the Professional Development Team (Theatre), ensure effective orientation, supervision and mentorship programmes are in place. Facilitate the development of perioperative practice founded on up-to-date information and research. Create a learning environment which actively facilitates learning. Undertake training sessions in theatre environment evaluating effectiveness within clinical care in patients using appropriate audit tools. To take responsibility for professional development including Statutory and Mandatory training for self and others as per Trust policy. 4.0 Professional
Ensures that the Senior Team Leader/Theatre Manager is informed of any professional concerns at the earliest opportunity. Ensure that Revalidation requirements for NMC/HCPC Registration are adhered to. Ensures current registration with NMC/HCPC of all Registered Practitioners. To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment promoting a professional approach to leadership 5.0 Human Resources
Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff below Band 6. Ensure that the off duty/daily work rota meets the needs of the service, taking into account the skill-mix required for the theatre sessions scheduled. Ensure that the Annual Leave/Bank Holiday entitlement meets the needs of the staff, skill mix and service requirement Relationships
All theatre staff All HSDU Staff Patients and their relatives/carers Surgeons and anaesthetists Ward and other departmental staff Representatives from appropriate firms and companies Special Requirements
Provide on-call/stand-by cover as necessitated by departmental needs During night duty, may be required to call in a second team. Pre-check the operating lists (all specialties competent in), to ensure that any special prosthesis/equipment required have been ordered. Provide cover for extra-theatre activities e.g. maternity, cardiac arrest team, trauma team, external transfers, x-ray, Be able to cannulate and administer intravenous drugs Be able to catheterise male and female patients For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualification(s) and Professional Training Essential
Professional qualification- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable
Mentoring and Assessing Leadership Development
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Relevant clinical experience in the Operating Department Demonstrate commitment and ability to lead a team and support staff Evidence of Continual Professional Development
Desirable
Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage resources Experience of Clinical Audit Band 6 experience
Skills and Abilities Essential
Proven clinical skills within speciality relevant to post
Desirable
Experienced recovery practitioner Experienced anaesthetic practitioner
Personal Qualities Essential
Excellent communication skills Enthusiastic Positive working relationships Ability to motivate others Proven leadership skills Good organisational skills Ability to work under pressure Evidence based practice Computer literate
Other Essential
Able to work flexibly during work hours to cover department needs
Trust Values Essential
Effective Open Communication Excellence and Safety in all That We do Challenge but Support Expect Respect and Dignity Local Healthcare that Inspires Confidence
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 George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Address Theatres, George Eliot Hospital
College Street
Nuneaton
CV10 7DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)