Description
We are seeking a Theatre Team Lead in General Surgery to join our experienced and dynamic team at Spire Wellesley. As a Theatre Team Lead, you will provide exemplary planned care for patients while managing a team. You will ensure the team delivers effective patient care by providing appropriate clinical and managerial leadership.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Supporting the Theatre Manager to lead, teach, counsel, and appraise staff to ensure development needs are identified and met.
- Supervising and educating junior staff, RGNs, ODPs, and carrying out clinical supervision.
- Contributing to the overall advancement of the Operating Department to promote excellence in clinical care.
- Acting as a role model, demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise, leading, managing, and delivering excellence in clinical care.
- Assessing patient's health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload.
- Developing care plans that are appropriate to the patient, taking into consideration the care pathway, perioperative risks, and their well-being.
- Working alongside the Theatre Administrator to ensure equipment and implants required for surgeries are booked in a timely manner.
- Liaising with Company Representatives as and when necessary to provide support to surgeons and staff.
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC/HCPC registration, no restrictions or conditions to practice.
- Experience of working in teams and with minimum supervision.
- Previous leadership experience would be an advantage; however, we offer award-winning training and CPD.
- At least 3 years of General Scrub experience.
- ENY, Gynae, or Urology experience is desirable.
- Mentorship qualification.
- Ability to manage complex cases.
- Good understanding of financial budgets is desirable.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- £5000 joining bonus for direct applications accepted before the 30th September 2026.
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.
- 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers.
- Free Bupa wellness screening.
- Private medical insurance.
- Life assurance.
- Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park.