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Job summary

Main area
Gynacology Theatres
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
7.5 hours per week (Full Time 37.5 hours per week)
Job ref
164-7416905
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
City Campus, NUH
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/09/2025 23:59

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Robotic Surgical First Assistant/Deputy Team Leader for Gynaecology

Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse / ODP with strong clinical skills to join the Gynaecology Theatre Team, based at Nottingham University Hospitals City Campus. The Gynaecology team are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Robotic Surgical First Assistant/Deputy Team Leader to support the current team in managing the service, as the robotic surgery programme continues to develop across the speciality.  As a registered theatre practitioner you will be able to demonstrate continued professional development, an understanding of change processes and current challenges within perioperative practice at NUH. You will also have the responsibility to act as a Deputy Team Leader within the Gynae Theatre Team.

 

 

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert 

 Your communication skills will be excellent and you will be able to demonstrate how you establish effective working relationships. You will also be able to demonstrate an ability to engage and enthuse staff and students in the perioperative environment and have the drive and motivation to continually develop the robotic surgery service alongside the surgical team.

You will need to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of the speciality, have a minimum of 4 years theatre experience and exposure to robotic surgery.

If you do not have a Surgical First Assistant qualification, you will be expected to attend and complete this, alongside the Basic Surgical Skills course.  

Working for our organisation

The successful candidate will be expected to manage the  robotic surgical instrumentation and consumables, liaise with the necessary representatives, undergo extra training that may be required and educate theatre staff as appropriate.

Surgery and Associated Services would especially welcome applications from from a BAME background as we are currently underrepresented at this level.

Please note, the successful candidate for this post maybe required to work across site, at our other Theatre Unit based at the QMC Campus to support service needs and developments.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career! 

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description for Robotic Assistant Deputy Team Leader for full details. Please see attached documents.

To support the surgical team by acting as the first assistant to the surgeon for robot-assisted surgical procedures.

To support and deputise for the Team Leader, taking managerial, clinical and professional responsibility for a team of practitioners.

To facilitate efficient and effective care and communication between the multi-disciplinary team and between surgical specialities.

To support staff, ensuring the provision of high quality holistic patient care in the most efficient and safe manner in accordance with Divisional and Hospital policies and procedures.

 

Person specification

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Is able to co-ordinate the clinical area in order to meet patient needs
Desirable criteria
  • Is aware of strategies relating to clinical governance and infection prevention

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Current level 1 NMC Registration or HPC Registration Part 1
Desirable criteria
  • Posession of Mentoring Course or equivelant teaching qualification.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience using with the Da Vinci Robot and associated instruments and sundries
Desirable criteria
  • An advanced Surgical Practitioner Qualification or equivalent
  • Experience / Certificate in Robotic Surgery Certificate

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Helen Edmundson
Job title
Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0115 9691169
Additional information

0115 9691169 Ext 76843

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