Job summary
- Main area
- Urology Theatres
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Secondment: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 272-7237822
- Employer
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Doncaster Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Doncaster
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 Pro Rata Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Lead Theatre Scrub Practitioner / Dual Role
Band 6
Job overview
Lead Theatre Scrub Practitioner / Dual Role
Department: Theatres – Clinical Specialist Services
Location: DRI Theatres (Rotation to other sites may be required)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a Band 6 Lead Practitioner within Urology Robotic Theatres. This is a 12 month secondment.
Main duties of the job
The applicant must have qualifications of an Operating Department Practitioner/Registered Nurse with at least 2 years’ experience at band 5 with current registration and be able to demonstrate recent clinical practice within robotic urology speciality.
The applicant must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude, the ability to lead a team and be open and receptive to change and have ambition to help drive the service forward. In return for your expert clinical skills and commitment to service development, we will support you to develop your leadership through a personalised development plan and leadership responsibilities.
The position is full-time 37.5 hours a week, however part-time will be considered.
The applicant must be able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of current professional issues and practice evidenced by a current portfolio.
Evidence of any training, mentorship or preceptorship of student ODPs and Nurses.
Evidence of any management experience will be desirable as the role involves managing the department in the absence of the Band 7.
The post will involve the successful candidate to undertake advanced life support.
Working for our organisation
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person specification
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach; exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues
- Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all.
- Be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural and environmental background or illness.
- Conveys written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients
- Speaks confidently, conveying clear messages to a wide range of listeners
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with multidisciplinary team/client/relatives.
- Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition.
- Embraces responsibility for identifying sound and effective solutions to a variety of different problems
Desirable criteria
- Experience of team building and leadership.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current registration with NMC / HCPC
- Degree or evidence of degree level study
- Demonstrate professional post registration Development
- Have D32/33 997/998 or equivalent teaching qualification or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 2 years urology & General scrub experience as a band 5
- Minimum of 12 months Robotic scrub experience
- Scope roles/competencies relevant to Speciality
- Evidence of department management under supervision
- Demonstration of knowledge and skills in required speciality / specialities
Desirable criteria
- Participation in management / leadership courses.
- Evidence of research based practice
- Seizes opportunities to learn about and implement new technology to enhance personal and team performance
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
- Lucy Walker
- Job title
- Theatre Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01302 644650
- Additional information
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