Overview
Band 6 Scrub Team Leader General & Gynaecology Cluster (Registered Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners)
We are looking for Registered Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners who have substantial experience of working within a General & Gynaecology Scrub Team. You must be proficient in scrubbing for General & Gynaecology cases. Experience of leading the Team on a shift basis is essential.
You must be highly motivated, organised, have excellent communication and clinical skills and be able to work effectively alongside the established teams to deliver holistic patient care.
Main responsibilities
* Act as the Team Leader and take direct responsibility for the day-to-day management of a clinical area. Act as a deputy to the Band 7 to facilitate the delivery of effective clinical practice, ensuring that all patients receive the highest possible standard of care.
* Provide expert, patient focused care in the General & Gynaecology theatre setting in accordance with Trust policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
* Organise and prioritise care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, delivering a high level of care.
* Facilitate effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team and associate departments.
* Demonstrate leadership and act as a professional role model ensuring that a professional approach is maintained by all team members at all times.
* Address members of staff behaving inappropriately and manage any conflict arising in the absence of the Clinical Coordinator
* Support and educate colleagues including student nurses, student Operating Department Practitioners, medical students and junior medical colleagues.
* Facilitate the Annual Development and Review process for an identified group of colleagues.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised center of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history. If you prefer country, village or smaller town living, our Trust is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (such as Portishead or Chepstow). For band 5 Registered Nurses and ODPs, relocation support may be available. Please email Nursing@nbt.nhs.uk for more information.
Date posted: 12 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change | Band: Band 6 | Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract: Secondment | Working pattern: Full-time | Reference number: 339-ASCR2352-DJF
Job locations: Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB
Working hours and other details are as specified in the job posting.
Job responsibilities (Care Management, Quality Management, Financial Management, Information Management, Staff Management, Professional Development, Working Conditions / Effort)
* Care Management - Adheres to the NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct at all times; Demonstrates clinical expertise in the care of patients receiving treatment in the theatre environment; Carries the Theatre Coordinator phone as required, keeping clinical teams informed of workflows, resolving any issues and conflicts and promoting positive team dynamics at all times; Manages the clinical workload effectively, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the needs of the patients on an ongoing basis; Acts as a resource to others, providing accurate information, advice and supports the multidisciplinary team, patients and their carers; Ensures that accurate patient records are maintained and reflect changes in the patients ongoing condition and changing care needs; Ensures that patients and their carers are updated regularly with accurate information, delivered in a manner that is sensitive to their needs; Ensures that clinical guidelines are implemented and are actively audited in conjunction with the Clinical Matron, Clinical Coordinators and Perioperative Education Team; Maintains and promotes high standards of cleanliness within the department and reports deficits to the Clinical Coordinator; Ensures that practice is evidence based and supports with the development of departmental policies and Standard Operating procedures.
* Quality Management - Actively supports the implementation of the Trust / nursing strategy; Uphold high standards of patient care in accordance with Trust policies and Standard Operating Procedures; Develops own competence in recruitment and retention, sickness management and performance management as determined by the line manager; Actively supports the process of risk management and Health & Safety, upholding relevant policies to promote this and ensuring that incidents are reported using the DATIX system; Make a positive contribution to service development and act as a positive role model for change; Actively promote customer care, assisting with the local resolution of informal complaints and supporting the Clinical Coordinators / Band 7 investigate formal complaints.
* Financial Management - Contributes positively towards the delivery of a cost effective service, adjusting staffing levels to meet clinical demand and cooperation with the Clinical Coordinators and within budgetary constraints; Takes responsibility for monitoring stock levels within budgetary limits, resolving shortfalls as appropriate; Develop the financial awareness of the team, prompting a lean approach and efficient use of both human and material resources.
* Information Management - Collects, records and manages information using both paper based and IT systems; Makes use of relevant information in decision making, problem solving and care management; Ensures that colleagues maintain strict confidentiality of patient records in line with Trust policy and Data Protection Act; Challenges any breaches in confidentiality and reports to the Clinical Coordinator; Uses Trust IT systems to disseminate important information to colleagues at all levels.
* Staff Management - Assists with the ongoing organisation of the unit, including taking responsibility for a designated area of practice within a department on a daily basis to ensure optimal theatre utilisation at all times; Carries the unit bleep as required, keeping Coordinators and colleagues informed of patient flow, managing problems and conflicts and maintaining positive team dynamics; Takes a leadership role in emergency situations; Maintains the confidentiality of personal information pertaining to staff; Attends and contributes to departmental, cross department and multidisciplinary team meetings and working groups; Acts as a mentor to junior staff members, including orientation, supervision and ongoing development of junior staff and learners; Acts as a practice assessor; Act as a mentor to post basic students and promote learning; Promote clinical audit and the application of evidence-based practices; Participate in research projects and practice development initiatives; Act as a link practitioner ensuring attendance at and contribution to Trust wide meetings and disseminating information at a practice level.
* Professional Development - Maintains agreed levels of clinical competence; Keeps up to date with NMC/HCPC standards, Trust policies, SOPs and guidelines; Engages in own educational needs development with Clinical Coordinators and Perioperative Education Team; Participates in Appraisal and Development Review and, after training, undertakes the appraisal process for own team; Ensures educational commitments meet professional body and Trust requirements.
* Working Conditions / Effort - Acts as a professional role model; Responds to frequently changing needs of the theatres; Exposure to distressing and emotional situations; Frequently standing for long periods; Manual handling and postural demands; Exposure to potential violent and aggressive behaviour; Contact with blood and body fluids; Wear PPE; Use highly developed skills and maintain high manual dexterity; Concentrate and remain focused for extended periods; Work a shift system.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check and UK Registration information have been included in the original posting but are summarized here in compliance with formatting rules.
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