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Job summary

Main area
Surgery
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 Service - INCUSIVE OF NIGHTS LATES AND WEEKENDS)
Job ref
427-7459006
Employer
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
RUH
Town
Bath
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/10/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust logo

Team Leader – Anaesthetics (Anaesthetic Assistant / ODP)

Band 6

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an Anaesthetic Theatre Team Leader to join our 24/7 team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking individual, who is looking to further develop existing skills in the Operating Theatre environment.

You will be able to communicate effectively and adopt a practical common sense approach to working and you should have evidence of continued professional development and ability to motivate and lead a team.

Main duties of the job

Candidates should be ambitious individuals who can help drive our department into the future. If you are forward thinking with the motivation to progress and have an eye for performance and delivery, then we are looking for you.

 Benefits and opportunities 

 -A range of rotational learning opportunities and courses

 -Flexible working patterns, you will be free to discuss your own personal needs and we will do our best to support in line with departmental requirements

 - We will aim to give you that work life balance, financial incentive role you may be looking for

 -Enhanced unsocial working rates across nights and weekends

 -Competitive bank rates for additional work 

If this sounds like something that may suit you currently and are an enthusiastic and motivated individual, looking to join a department where you matter then please apply today!

For an informal chat please telephone our Anaesthetic Lead, Tracey Book [email protected] on 01225 821676.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role. 

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse or registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
  • Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development
  • Significant experience as an anaesthetic support practitioner
  • National recognised qualification as Anaesthetic Practitioner
Desirable criteria
  • Educated to degree level
  • Leadership programme
  • Mentorship/teaching qualification or evidence of working towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Excellent clinical skills
  • Varied clinical specialty experience at B5
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of HR policies and processes

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerWomens Staff Network

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

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tracey Book
Job title
Anaesthetic Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01225 821676
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