Team Leader – Anaesthetics & Recovery
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or a Registered Nurse (RN) with a recognised UK anaesthetic qualification to join our Theatre Services as a Team Leader within Anaesthetics & Recovery.
As a Team Leader, you will play a key role in:
* Providing visible clinical leadership within Anaesthetics & Recovery
* Supporting, motivating, and developing the multidisciplinary team
* Maintaining high standards of patient safety, experience, and clinical practice
* Contributing to service improvement, governance, and workforce development
* Acting as a positive role model, promoting teamwork, professionalism, and compassionate care
Roles & Responsibilities
* Provide effective leadership to all staff during the shift.
* Support the Specialty Manager, Theatre Manager, Deputy Matron and Matron for Theatres, Anaesthetics, Critical Care and Pain in the development of services within Theatres, with specific responsibility for the Anaesthetic & Recovery service.
* Support the effective management of change within inpatient theatres to promote and improve patient care and practice.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues across all professional disciplines.
* Ensure patients progress through agreed care pathways supported by evidence‑based practice.
* Provide perioperative care and expert clinical support to patients within the department and across specialties, as required.
* Undertake link roles as appropriate to support the department in reviewing, updating, and improving practice in specific areas.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equal opportunities and want to ensure our workforce is representative of the population we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and diverse groups. All staff are expected to embody the core values of the organisation and to support an inclusive culture.
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