Go back Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy Team Leader Scrub
The closing date is 25 July 2025
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced motivated practitioner to take upon this exciting opportunity of becoming a Scrub Deputy Team Leader.
Applications are welcome from Experienced Registered Nurses/ODP's who would like to learn new skills and knowledge in management and leadership.
As a Deputy Team Leader you will be expected to demonstrate being an excellent role model, and have the skills and knowledge to be an effective leader. You will be able to provide specialist surgical scrub and circulating clinical support and be encouraged to work towards acting up in the absence of seniors.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with the Team Leaders and Theatre Coordinator in the establishment of a good working environment and in making the most effective/efficient use of staff, supplies and services.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate that they have a high level organisational skills including time management, the ability to confidently prioritise and organise clinical and managerial responsibilities. You will also be expected to participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the team, including supporting and developing junior and new members of the team; and be committed to delivering a high quality service to ensure patient care, safety and experience is the best it can be.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* On-site Nurseries
* On-site staff cafes
* On-site parking
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job responsibilities
Take personal responsibility to maintain own continuous professional development and safe work practice.
You will be required to demonstrate leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.
In the absence of team leaders, you will be expected to deputise and take charge of the given area of your expertise. You will be expected to help maintain high standards of practice and act as a role model to your team.
For further information about this post, please contact: ALEX DUMITRESCU Matron on 01932726673 o and /or Joi Kaunde-Smith on 01932722478 or email joi.kaunde-smith@nhs.net to discuss the post further or to arrange an informal visit.
Person Specification
Skills
* Lead and manage different specialties
* leadership course
Qualifications
* theatre experienced RGN/ODP
* Theatre Course/ sfa
Skills
* supporting juniors and learners
* PS/PA
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.
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
#J-18808-Ljbffr