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Job summary

Main area
Theatres
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7 subject to Agenda for Change confirmation
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (worked over 7 days/nights per week to include weekends, bank holidays , on-call rota)
Job ref
223-TCO-166
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum / pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/03/2026 23:59

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Theatre Co-ordinator

NHS AfC: Band 7 subject to Agenda for Change confirmation

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for the post of a Band 7 Theatre Coordinator at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.  

This post will involve working clinically in the numbers and managing the running of the Operating Theatre lists including the management of the Theatre teams.

The role of the Band 7 Theatre Coordinator for Theatres is integral to the smooth running of the Operating Theatres at the Royal Shrewsbury. This role is integral to the cohesive working between the Operating Theatre teams and Theatre Management team where reputations as a caring, professional and proactive environment are vital, with safety of all as the priority. 

The expectations within this job description will be met through professional leadership, clinical management, hands on clinical practice, education and training, and audit.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

Work clinically in the Operating Theatres and maintain a responsibility within the Main Theatre Band 7 team 

Ensure Theatre equipment and resources are appropriately managed

The post holder will assist in setting the high standards of clinical practice, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team overseeing the training and supervision of new staff members.

The post holder will be responsible for the development of any Standard Operating Procedures and policies required for the area alongside the Matrons for Theatres.

The post holder will be required to attend relevant meetings to ensure all issues and addressed and maintain a cohesive collaboration between the teams.

The post holder will have ongoing responsibility for the operational effectiveness of their designated clinical area by being present in their clinical area and challenging where required.

 The post holder will lead the Theatre team and build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working. 

 The post holder will be responsible for developing a Theatre team who will understand the challenges and be able to work alongside the multi disciplinary team with confidence and expertise to ensure the best outcome for patients

Working for our organisation

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 committed in fulfilling these values to be successful in their application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Professional and Technical Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RGN, Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP
  • Evidence of continuing professional development/qualification relevant to area of speciality

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Proven experience of post registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent in relevant speciality
  • Substantial experience of leading and managing a clinical team
  • High level clinical skills and knowledge
  • Experience in teaching and training of staff
  • Experience in undertaking a preceptor/mentor role
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of coordinating and managing day to day operational issues on a regular basis.

Skills and ability

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting within and outside the Trust
  • Sound Microsoft office, PC and NHS computer systems

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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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Stephen Turner
Job title
Theatre Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000
Additional information

01743 261000  Extn 3051

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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