Job summary
- Main area
- Band 6 Deputy Team Leader-Theatres
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-7327860
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Free Hospital
- Town
- Hampstead
- Salary
- £44,806 - £53,134 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Band 6 Deputy Team Leader -Theatres
Band 6
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job overview
We are looking for a Band 6 nurses who are enthusiastic, flexible, and motivated in delivering an excellent patient care. The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal, organisational, and clinical skills and they should be able to work in different scrub specialities and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. You will be required to deputise in the absence of team leader and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills. We are looking for candidates with extensive clinical skills in specialities such as CEPOD / Trauma, Colorectal / Robotics, Vascular, Urology, Renal / Robotics, Plastics / Breast, and Liver Transplantation. The candidates must always demonstrate the Trust World Class Care values. We have Team Leaders, Practice Educators, and Matrons who can offer support to help develop staff. You will be expected to work weekdays, weekends, and nights according to the service needs.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs for all patients, ensuring appropriately planned care is both implemented and evaluated.
To provide specialist advice without direct supervision and to lead the multi-disciplinary team in the absence of the Team Leader.
To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of practitioners within the Department.
The post holder will comply with the NMC or HCPC Code of Professional Conduct and demonstrates knowledge and application of Departmental and Trust policies and procedures.
To be responsible for the storage of tissue/ organs in the department under the Human Tissue Act 2004, reporting of incidents and audit hta.gov.uk, following local policies deputising for the Band 7 as required.
To participate in the on- call rota as required.
To act as a Theatre Coordinator during out-of-hours and weekends.
Internal rotation to night duty, weekends, and Bank Holidays.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse/ODP
- Recognised Post Graduate Theatre Course ENB176 / EBP course
- Mentorship Course (e.g. ENB 998, D32 D33)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in scrub and circulating practice (at Band 5 or above)
- Experience in managing junior staff including appraisal, performance, absence, selection and recruitment
- Budgetary experience particularly in staff and consumable costs
Skills & aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Good written, numeracy & verbal communications skills
- Computer skills including cerner IT system
- Awareness of clinical issues within the theatre dept.
- Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries
- Able to prioritise workload
- Able to work under pressure in a dynamic environment and manage difficult situations
- Positive and motivated with attention to detail
Others
Essential criteria
- Disclosure & Barring Service check
- Occupational Health check
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Myhrra Gazo Dionisio
- Job title
- Theatre Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02077940500
- Additional information
Name: Myhrra Gazo Dionisio
Job title: Theatre Matron
Email Address: [email protected]
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