County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust invite applications for the position of Theatre Scrub Team Leader for our site at Bishop Auckland General Hospital.
The pandemic has demonstrated the value of our greatest asset, our employees. The dedication and support that our workforce have provided has been second to none, and here at CDDFT, we are extremely proud of them.
We care for our colleagues, and as a modern-day employer in the NHS, we realise that prospective employees can choose where they wish to work. That is why, in our opinion, the health and wellbeing support we offer our staff is second to none.
Our Theatre team are friendly and supportive, encouraging professional development to enhance skills and professional competence. The departmental Practice Development team, in coordination with the Theatre Management team, support the staff members to identify and realise areas for career progression, both on an individual basis and also as a team approach to achieving their highest potential.
Job Summary
Prioritise daily activities to respond to changing circumstances, providing a seamless service to users. Develop work plans and allocate work, consistent with departmental objectives, ensuring these are realistic and achievable, taking into account multidisciplinary team members' abilities and developmental needs.
Contribute to recruitment and retention using agreed methods and protocols for staffing and skill mix. Objectively assess the work of multidisciplinary team members, providing clear constructive feedback in a manner most likely to improve/maintain performance.
Contribute to the ongoing audit cycle to identify issues which arise during the perioperative phase. Participate in effective implementation of measures to combat these issues.
Participate in direct care needs of the patient, providing expert knowledge of clinical specialities and act as a role model. Monitor the standards of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
Be proactive with audit and monitoring of documentation to ensure that it is produced in accordance with Trust policy and also NMC/HCPC guidelines.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
* Co-ordinate activities and resources on a daily basis to meet the needs of the multiple service users.
* Be an effective role model, teach; facilitate; mentor and preceptor to junior members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide smooth coordination of the operating theatre department, optimizing all resources available in ensuring a safe, cost-effective service.
* The post holder is also required to undertake the role of Unit Co-ordinator as & when rostered.
Person Specification
* Essential:
o Experience as a Registered Nurse / ODP within the Operating Theatre.
o Teaching and assessing qualification or willingness to work towards.
o Diploma or degree or willingness to work towards or relevant practical experience within the department specialities.
o Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner.
o Leadership experience.
o Excellent interpersonal skills.
o Registered with NMC or HCPC.
* Desirable:
o Scrub experience.
o Computer skills.
o Specific skills relevant to area of practice.
o Recruitment and selection skills.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Details
* Date posted: 22 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum/pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Reference number: C9439-2526-0096-1
* Job locations: Bishop Auckland General Hospital, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AD
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