Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (able to support 4 or 5 day a week working and will include Saturday and on call provision for the abortion care service)
- Job ref
- 293-SWNS-0582
- Employer
- Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £47,951 - £56,863 p.a. incl.
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Day Surgery Unit Theatre Coordinator
Band 6
Advert
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band a Staff Nurse/ODP to join the team as theatre coordinator in our Day Surgery Theatres.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, broad skilled, dynamic and skilled individual to join the team in Theatres at Homerton.
The applicant must have an interest in the Day Surgery pathway, be an excellent communicator with good leadership skills. With the opening of two new theatres in our Day Surgery Unit and the introduction of running HVLC lists we need someone who is flexible and able to contribute to the delivery of high standard care for patients.
**This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications have been received.**
Main duties of the job
- Daily coordinate day surgery theatre lists, ensuring safe staffing and appropriate skill mix.
- Liaise with surgeons, anaesthetists, ward teams, recovery, CSSD and other stakeholders to optimise patient flow through the department and minimise delays.
- Ensure theatres are appropriately prepared, equipped and ready for the day and the following day.
- Monitor and audit daily briefings, safety huddles and debriefs occur.
- Ensure patients receive safe, dignified, patient centres peri-operative care.
- Provide visible leadership and act as an expert clinical resource within the day surgery department.
Working for our organisation
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Education & Qualification
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC)
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Relevant post registration specialist course.
Desirable criteria
- Practice Assessor/ mentorship.
- Leadership course/ program.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration experience within the theatre environment.
- Experience coordinating or leading a clinical area or shift.
- Experience supervising junior staff or students.
- Experience responding to clinical incidents and escalating concerns.
- In depth knowledge of perioperative standards, patient safety, infection control, and safeguarding.
- Knowledge of Trust policies and CQC requirements.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working in Day Surgery or high turnover elective settings.
- Experience contributing to audits, QI projects, or service redesign.
- Awareness of GIRFT recommendations and elective recovery initiatives.
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Has excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Can prioritise own workload.
- Has the ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care according to their different needs.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the application of leadership skills.
- Has good IT skills.
- Commitment to develop themselves and others.
- Has good understanding of current NHS issues and the need for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Has the ability to instruct and ensure all resources are used effectively and efficiently.
Desirable criteria
- Have experience using electronic patient recording systems.
- Has experience using scan for safety.
- Participation in clinical audits.
General & Personal
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care.
- Reliable
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Enthusiasm for specialty and promoting a high standard.
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to participate in Trust wide projects or committees
- Innovative and open to new approaches in theatre utilisation and elective pathways.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Nanu Kalema
- Job title
- Practice Development Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02085105527
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