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Theatre Recovery Team Leader

On-site in Shrewsbury·Added yesterday (last checked 10 Nov)

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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Our summary

Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 a year

About £2,690 - £3,180 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Shrewsbury
Closing date
Apply by Monday 23 November

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • RGN, Paediatric specialties RSCN, Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional development / qualification relevant to area of speciality.
  • Appropriate clinical skills, knowledge and experience.
  • Leadership ability.
  • Teaching ability.
  • An awareness and understanding of nursing/department policy and practice relevant to speciality.
  • Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting.
  • Evidence of excellent communication skills including verbal, non verbal and written.
  • Evidence of excellent Patient documentation and record keeping skills.
  • Positive attitude to change with a proven ability to assist senior staff in the implementation of change and practice development.
  • Microsoft office PC and EPR skills.
  • Awareness of professional and personal limitations.
  • Ability to act as a positive role model to other members of the team.
  • Strong team worker.
  • Flexible and Adaptable in approach.

Nice to have

  • Extensive post Registration experience in peri-operative care at Band 6 level.
  • Evidence of co-ordinating, managing and leading the team in out of hours service delivery.
  • Undertake preceptor /practice educator/assessor role.
  • Evidence of successfully co-ordinating, managing and leading the team on a day-to-day basis.
  • Involvement in Nursing audit and Research.
  • Ability to work flexibly to provide 24-hour cover.

Education & certifications

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Visa & relocation

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.

The role

We are seeking to recruit a motivated, experienced, and highly skilled Recovery Practitioner to lead and coordinate the Recovery team within our busy Theatre Department.

The post holder will lead and coordinate the Recovery team to ensure the smooth, effective and safe day-to-day running of the Theatre Recovery Department at RSH. Implementing effective communication and a positive working environment across multidisciplinary theatre environment. Expectations to deliver a high standard of service with patient safety and quality are a priority as we develop our theatre and recovery in anticipation of the changes within our department due to HTP.

You will be a member of the Recovery leadership team and will be expected to support the training and development of team members, helping to maintain high professional standards in line with our department policies and speciality requirements. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as is a commitment to delivering excellent patient care. You must be able to demonstrate effective team working, working to the highest standards of evidence-based practice. The post holder must act as an expert resource for all clinical staff and students and must effectively participate in the supervision, training, and support of learners in Recovery.

The post holder will participate as an integral member of the leadership team, driving forward positive change, providing clear leadership and guidance to other staff.

What you'll do

Main duties of the job

  • Act as a competent and confident clinical practitioner, providing expert guidance and support, ensuring that all clinical decisions are made with the highest standards of professionalism and patient safety.
  • Deliver consistently high-quality, safe, and effective patient care in full compliance with Trust policies, departmental protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), continuously monitoring and improving clinical outcomes.
  • Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Recovery Department, overseeing the safe and efficient coordination of operating lists, staffing, and other resources to maintain optimal theatre department functionality and patient throughput.
  • Deputise for the theatre coordinator as required, maintaining seamless service continuity and demonstrating leadership presence to uphold operational standards and support the wider theatre management team.
  • Maintain current clinical competencies and knowledge through continuous professional development, enabling flexible and responsive working in accordance with the evolving needs of the service and Trust objectives.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

SY3 8QX

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Date posted

10 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

About The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Industry
Health and social care

In their own words

About the company & team

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Theatre Department cares for patients undertaking a range of Major and Day Case procedures including Urology, Upper GI and Bariatric, Colo-Rectal, Orthopaedic Trauma, Vascular, Ophthalmology and Robotics. Additionally we run an Emergency CEPOD Theatre which runs 24 hours a day depending on the clinical needs of the department. Our department will soon be undergoing changes due to service reconfiguration due to HTP.

Together with our staff we have developed a set of values which form a framework for a positive and supportive environment for our patients, visitors, and staff. We believe that all candidates should be able to demonstrate and be equally dedicatedin fulfilling these values to be successful in their application.

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