At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in Orthopaedic theatres, ensuring top-notch patient care.
- Company: Join Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a leader in healthcare.
- Benefits: Permanent position with full-time hours and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and personal responsibility.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in surgical settings and a passion for patient care required.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Scrub Team Leader to join our dedicated Orthopaedic Surgical Teams at Chorley and District Hospital. The role involves leading a specialist team within Orthopaedic theatres, ensuring the highest standards of peri‑operative care and delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate care to patients undergoing Orthopaedic surgery.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate theatre activity, support junior staff, and collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver high‑quality care.
- Ensure planning, delivery and evaluation of care meets personalised health and wellbeing needs of patients in line with Trust values, HCPC and NMC professional frameworks.
- Maintain a well‑organised and safe environment; monitor and uphold standards of care and professional practice.
- Act as a role‑model, encouraging and supporting professional development of team members and students.
- Provide clinical supervision and direction for all colleagues and students, helping them reach their full potential.
- Assist the Clinical Manager with safe and effective management of the service, including staff, facilities and associated systems.
- Communicate relevant information to the MDT internally and with external organisations to ensure seamless care.
- Identify potential bottlenecks and facilitate smooth patient flow through the department.
- Proactively manage risk, maintain patient safety, and comply with health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Promote patient education, health promotion, and equality in care by recognising and respecting the needs and choices of individuals.
- Ensure the environment of care is safe, well‑equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
- Participate in education and training of junior staff, encouraging professional growth and development.
- Maintain and develop own professional competence and extend knowledge and skills within the scope of the role and professional practice.
- Demonstrate and maintain competence in anaesthetic practice (ODP’s).
Values
Caring deeply, working collaboratively, and taking personal responsibility for every patient’s journey.
Theatres Team Leader - Elective Orthopaedics | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Chorley employer: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the dedication and expertise of our staff. Located in Chorley, our work culture fosters collaboration and professional growth, providing numerous opportunities for career advancement while ensuring a supportive environment for both personal and professional development. Join us to make a meaningful impact in elective orthopaedics, where your contributions will be recognised and celebrated as part of a compassionate team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
