Senior Team Leader - Scrub Theatres - Band 7
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Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Band 7 Theatre Scrub Nurse to lead our dedicated team in orthopaedic and emergency theatres. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role within a fast‑paced and rewarding environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a team of scrub nurses and support staff in orthopaedic and emergency surgical theatres.
* Ensure safe, effective, and high-quality perioperative care.
* Support the Theatre Matron and contribute to service development and clinical governance.
* Act as a role‑model, promoting best practice and professional standards.
* Coordinate staffing, training and development within the team.
Qualifications
* NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner.
* Significant scrub experience in orthopaedic and/or emergency surgery.
* Proven leadership and team management skills.
* Excellent communication, organisational and decision‑making abilities.
* Passion for patient safety, innovation and continuous improvement.
Benefits
* Access to world‑class training and development opportunities.
* Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
* Opportunities to contribute to research and service improvement.
* NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave and flexible working options.
* Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
Details
* Date posted: 18 December 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum inc
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 259-6264017RLH-07AD
* Job locations: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* NMC Registered Nurse / HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner.
* Specialist knowledge of theatre procedures/instrumentation acquired through degree or diploma plus experience and further post‑registration study or experience or management qualification in a related field.
* Certificate of Mentorship, clinical supervision or leadership.
Desirable Qualifications
* Working towards a master’s degree or above.
Essential Experience
* Sufficient and/or extensive experience at band 6 level within scrub role.
Essential Skills
* Well‑developed human resource management skills.
* Proven ability to analyse and use data to support decision‑making and identify trends.
* Able to consistently manage complex / contentious situations with staff / multidisciplinary colleagues to address and solve complex problems.
* Examples/evidence of well‑developed leadership and organisational skills/scenarios.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcomed and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
* Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
* Address: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR
* Website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
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