Job summaryWe are excited to announce the position of theatre deputy team leader for Heathcote Theatres, a dedicated elective obstetrics, breast and gynaecology surgery unit compromising of two theatres.
Are you an experienced Band 5 scrub practitioner looking to take the next step in your career? Are you an existing band 6 scrub practitioner looking for an exciting new opportunity?
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated nurse/ ODP to support in the leadership of the theatre team of Heathcote Theatres who will also provide senior support to the RHCH Main Theatres' team when working outside of core hours including nights and weekend shifts.
Excellent team working and communication skills are essential for this role along with a need to establish and maintain good working relationships within the multidisciplinary team and wider services to work collaboratively and co-operatively to enhance quality of care.
The successful candidate will provide direction and inspirational leadership to junior members of the multidisciplinary team; they will also be expected to work as an expert clinical practitioner providing high quality of care to patients and service users.
The postholder will support the theatre team leader in the management of general resources, both personnel and financial and to ensure the effective operation of the department whilst maintaining high professional and clinical standards.
Main duties of the jobTo work predominantly in the scrub role to support Theatre Team Leader(s) in leading and managing the service within the department effectively and to deputise in their absence.To manage general resources, both personnel and financial, to ensure the effective operation of the department.The post holder will provide skilled specialist assistance in the delivery of high-quality patient care throughout the Operating Department. The post holder will be committed to providing research and evidence-based practice whilst working as part of, and leading a multi professional team.
About usOur vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
DetailsDate posted: 14 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 251-SURG6333-RTHEA
Job locations: Heathcote Theatres - Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5DG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesHappy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person SpecificationTraining & QualificationsEssential- Professional UK registration eg NMC, HCPC
- Post registration qualifications in field of expertise
- Leadership/management training
Desirable- Aware of local and national agenda within the speciality
- Quality improvement training
- Education/training qualification
- Post Registration relevant Diploma / Degree / Masters
Experience & KnowledgeEssential- At least 2 years at band 5 in a theatre setting
- Experience in running theatre lists
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile
- Evidence of significant post registration clinical work experience
Desirable- Experience of staff supervision and mentorship
- Advanced breast, gynaecology and obstetrics surgery knowledge and skills
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of project management/ service improvement
Skills & AbilityEssential- Clinical skills appropriate to the relevant specialty
- Able to manage people effectively
- Evidence of planning and organisational skills
- Understanding of effective clinical governance, inc audit and research
Desirable- Extended role within speciality
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer name: Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Heathcote Theatres - Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5DG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Theatre Team Leader
Rachel Thomas
rachel.thomas@hhft.nhs.uk
01962824206
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