Orthopaedic Theatre Team Leader | Operating Theatres | Spire Norwich Hospital | Private Hospital | Full Time, no nights | Competitive salary

Spire Norwich Hospital is looking for an experienced **Orthopaedic Theatre Team Leader** to join our fantastic theatre department. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate, driven, and ready to lead and develop a high‑performing team.

At Spire Norwich Hospital, you'll have the opportunity to work within a high-performing clinical environment that combines modern facilities with a commitment to exceptional patient care. The hospital features 49 private en-suite patient rooms, providing a comfortable and welcoming environment for patients throughout their stay. Clinical teams benefit from four operating theatres, including two specialist laminar flow theatres that support a range of orthopaedic procedures, alongside comprehensive diagnostic services offering MRI, CT, X-ray and ultrasound imaging. The hospital also has an on-site pharmacy and dedicated physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, enabling patients to access seamless care throughout their treatment journey.

Duties and responsibilities
As Orthopaedic Team Leader you will be overseeing a team and will be supported by both a Theatre Manager and a Deputy as well as a team of other Team Leads. Working as part of this friendly and supportive team you can expect to assist patients undergoing a variety of elective procedures.

• Support the Theatre Manager to lead, teach, counsel and appraise staff to ensure development needs are identified and met. Implement personal development plans to meet ongoing development needs
• Supervise and educate junior staff, RGN's, ODP's and carry out clinical supervision
• Contribute to the overall advancement of the Operating Department to promote excellence in clinical care
• Act as a role model, demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise, leading, managing and delivering excellence in clinical care
• Prepare the operating theatre room for surgery in relation to instrumentation, equipment and supplies required for specific operative procedures, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum
• Be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients to ensure delivery of a high standard of care on every shift
• Assess patient’s health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload
• Develop care plans that are appropriate to the patient, taking into consideration the care pathway, perioperative risks and their wellbeing.

Who we're looking for

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
• Experience of working in teams and with minimum supervision
• Previous leadership experience would be an advantage, however we offer award winning training and CPD
• HCPC or NMC registration
• At least 2 years scrub experience ideally with Orthopaedic experience
• You must be passionate and driven and be able to demonstrate your dynamic thinking
• Completed SFA training would be an advantage, however willingness to undertake within first 3 years’ with Spire will be considered

Working Hours: Full Time, Monday - Saturday
Shift patterns will vary: 7:30am - 6pm / 12:30pm - 9pm / 7:30am - 9pm
Contract Type: Permanent

Benefits
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 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

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.