Theatre Team Leader

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The closing date is 04 February 2026

This is a fixed term / secondment (internal) vacancy to cover Maternity Leave.

We are looking to recruit a motivated and experienced Scrub Theatre Practitioner Team Leader who can scrub for Cataract Surgery within the Cataract suite at the Royal Shrewsbury hospital.

In this role, you will lead and coordinate the theatre team to ensure smooth day-to-day theatre operations and effective theatre functioning and efficiency, while implementing effective communication and a positive working environment. Expectations to deliver a high standard of service with patient safety and quality are a priority.

You will also support the training and development of team members, helping to maintain high professional standards in line with our department policies and speciality requirements. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as is a commitment to delivering excellent patient care. You should be able to demonstrate effective team working and work to the highest standards of evidence-based practice. The Post Holder must act as an expert resource for all clinical staff and students and must effectively participate in the supervision, training, and support of learners in Theatre.

The post holder will participate as an integral member of the theatreteam giving leadership and guidance to other staff, maintaining high standards of practice and care. The post holder must work alongside our departments Theatre management team in supporting development, and implementing positive change, within our Theatre department.

The Theatre Team Leader is responsible for supporting the safe and effective running of the theatre each day, ensuring high standards of patient care.

The role provides clinical leadership within the speciality, offering guidance and expertise to the wider team.

It includes overseeing staffing, resources, and theatre activity to maintain an efficient and well-organised service.

The post holder upholds Trust policies, infection control standards, and professional guidelines at all times.

They contribute to staff development through supervision, training, and ongoing professional support.

The role also supports service improvement, helping to maintain a high-quality, patient-focused theatre environment.

Each person, patient or visitor, visiting Ward 20 will be met with courtesy and respect. The individual will be treated confidentially with dignity maintained at all times.

Each patient will be allowed maximum consultation time with further help and information offered as necessary. In applying our philosophy of care we aim to deliver a high standard of care to all patients within the department ensuring that each person leaves understanding the information needed to make an informed decision regarding their care and that all their needs are met.

Together with our staff we have developed a set of values which form a framework for a positive and supportive environment for our patients, visitors, and staff. We believe that all candidates should be able to demonstrate and be equally dedicated in fulfilling these values to be successful in their application.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.

• RGN or reg. ODP
• Evidence of Continuing Professional development/qualifications

• Managerial ability
• High level clinical skills and knowledge.
• Evidence of co-ordinating, managing and leading the team in out of hours service delivery.
• Teaching ability
• Experience in undertaking preceptor/mentor role
• An awareness and understanding of department policy and practice
• Willingness to undertake mentorship course
• Involvement in Audit and Research.

• Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Evidence of excellent communication skills including verbal, non verbal and written.
• Microsoft office PC. and EPR system skills

• Ability to act as a positive role model to other members of the team.
• Flexible and Adaptable in approach

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.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata