County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the position of Theatre Scrub Team Leader at the Bishop Auckland Hospital Surgical Hub. The closing date is 07 May 2026.
About the role
We are a growing, dynamic hub delivering high quality orthopaedic, general, gynaecology, plastic and dental surgery. Our mission is simple: to work together to improve the lives of the community we proudly serve. These posts are non‑rotational.
Main duties and responsibilities
* 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 the plans are realistic and achievable.
* 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.
* Contribute to the ongoing audit cycle to identify issues that arise during the perioperative phase.
* Participate in direct patient care needs, providing expert knowledge of clinical specialities and acting 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 it is produced in accordance with Trust policy and NMC/HCPC guidelines.
* Monitor clinical practice.
* Co‑ordinate activities and resources on a daily basis to meet the needs of multiple service users.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide smooth coordination of the operating theatre department, optimising all available resources to ensure a safe, cost‑effective service.
* Serve as Unit Co‑ordinator when rostered.
Person Specification – Qualifications
* Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner.
* Experience as a Registered Nurse / ODP within the Operating Theatre. Teaching and assessing qualification or willingness to work towards. Diploma or degree or willingness to work towards or relevant practical experience within the department specialities.
Special Skills & Knowledge
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Computer skills. Specific skills relevant to area of practice.
* Recruitment and selection skills.
Statutory Registration
* Registered with NMC or HCPC.
Experience
* Existing experience as a scrub practitioner and leading a team.
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.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre‑employment checks.
Equality and Diversity
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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