Overview
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An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Royal London Hospital for a dynamic, innovative, and highly motivated Orthopaedic Trauma Scrub Practitioner to join our team as a Band 7 Senior Team Leader. We are seeking a professional with substantial experience as a Band 6 Team Leader in recent Trauma & Orthopaedic scrub within an acute hospital setting to lead the Trauma and Orthopaedic team in Adult Theatres. The successful candidate will lead and support a team of theatre scrub professionals, ensuring high standards of patient care are delivered to those admitted via the emergency and trauma pathways. A key responsibility will be providing clinical supervision and developing team members to ensure they possess the skills and attributes required to support the trauma service in a safe environment at The Royal London Hospital. The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of the Trauma and Orthopaedic team within the theatre department, including budget awareness and management, clinical governance, implant and instrument management, service development for Trauma and Orthopaedics, audits, staff management and professional development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organisational skills to deliver a safe and efficient trauma and orthopaedic service. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and independently as needed, to provide an excellent peri-operative experience for patients.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity at the Royal London Hospital for an Orthopaedic Trauma Scrub Practitioner to join as a Band 7 Senior Team Leader. The candidate should have substantial experience as a Band 6 Team Leader in recent Trauma & Orthopaedic scrub within an acute hospital setting to lead the Trauma and Orthopaedic team in Adult Theatres. The successful candidate will lead and support a team of theatre scrub professionals, ensuring high standards of patient care for those admitted via the emergency and trauma pathways. A key responsibility is providing clinical supervision and developing team members to ensure they possess the skills and attributes required to support the trauma service in a safe environment at The Royal London Hospital. The post holder will manage the Trauma and Orthopaedic team within the theatre department, including budget awareness and management, clinical governance, implant and instrument management, service development for Trauma and Orthopaedics, audits, staff management and professional development. The ideal candidate will deliver a safe and efficient trauma and orthopaedic service and work with a multidisciplinary team to provide an excellent peri-operative experience for patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for effective and efficient operational day-to-day management of the practice setting, including standards of care, budget management and control, clinical governance, staff development and training. They are professionally accountable for maintaining standards of professional practice and care, provide professional clinical leadership within a defined practice setting, and offer direction and inspirational leadership to all members within the multidisciplinary team. They will undertake and supervise clinical practice, audit, research and teaching to set, monitor and continuously improve standards of care and patient experience. They are accountable for managing and developing team performance, managing a devolved budget, and ensuring efficient use of physical and human resources. They will ensure the environment standards are met, and staff, patients and visitors are treated with respect and dignity. They will act as professional role models and provide leadership within the area for which they are accountable.
About Us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The Barts Health group is focused on becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation, promoting inclusion and maintaining WeCare values and behaviours.
Details
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 per annum inc.
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR
Job Description & Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential):
* NMC Registered Nurse / HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner
* Specialist knowledge of theatres procedures / instrumentation with suitable degree/diploma + experience and post-registration study or management qualification
* Certificate of Mentorship or clinical supervision and assessor training
* Leadership Training
* Sufficient experience at band 6 level within Scrub
Desirable:
* Working towards master's degree or above
Skills (Essential)
* Highly developed communication skills to convey sensitive information with diverse stakeholders
* Persuasion, motivational and reassurance skills for a complex environment
* Human resource management and staff rostering capabilities
* Ability to review and plan staff rota per Trust guidance
* Leadership, integrity, ownership, and teamwork
* Data analysis to support decision making and identify trends
* Post-registration competencies for teaching and supervising
* IT skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
* Delegation, resilience under pressure, and prioritisation
* Understanding of Mental Capacity Act/Safeguarding in theatre practice
* Travel across Trust sites for meetings
* Experience in staff/practice development and appraisals
* Management experience including budgets and resources
Essential Personal Specification
* As above in Skills and Qualifications (duplicate section consolidated).
Disclosure & Sponsorship
This post is subject to DBS check; applications from sponsored Skilled Worker visa holders will be considered. UK Registration required. See NHS Careers for details.
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