Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Royal Hospital for Children
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 36
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Theatres

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is looking for an experienced and motivated Designated Theatre Practitioner Team Manager to provide professional, clinical and operational leadership within our theatre services. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team in delivering safe, effective and person-centred care while driving service excellence and continuous improvement. Working within Scotland's largest NHS Board, you will play a vital role in shaping patient experiences, supporting staff development and influencing the future of perioperative care. We are committed to investing in our people and creating an environment where innovation, learning and high-quality care can thrive. If you are passionate about leadership, teamwork and improving outcomes for patients, we would love to hear from you.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Royal Hospital for Children
Fixed-term for 6 months
Monday to Friday
Secondments will be considered

Key responsibilities:

• Provide visible clinical and professional leadership to the theatre practitioner team
• Ensure the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based patient care across the department
• Lead workforce planning, staff performance management, recruitment and professional development activities
• Monitor and improve quality standards through audit, clinical governance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage departmental resources, budgets, equipment and staffing to ensure effective service delivery
• Promote a culture of person-centred care and support positive patient experiences throughout the perioperative journey
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to support service development and organisational objectives

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Significant post-registration experience within a theatre or perioperative environment
• Proven leadership and management experience with the ability to motivate, support and develop teams
• Experience of clinical governance, audit, risk management and service improvement activities
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build effective relationships
• Strong IT skills alongside experience of workforce planning, resource management and delivering high standards of patient care

What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Acting Lead Nurse Amanda Hutchison - amanda.hutchison@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.