Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology Theatres
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Secondment: 6 months
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 164-7984487
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queens Medical Centre
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Team Leader - Ophthalmology Theatres **Internal Applicants Only**
Band 6
Job overview
Please note this is an INTERNAL VACANCY ONLY therefore only current employees of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust will be considered for the post.
We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic Theatre Practitioner with the appropriate clinical experience to work closely with our existing band 6 colleagues and team leader to support our excellent team and continuously develop our elective service, meeting the needs of our service users.
This post will require the successful applicant to provide evidence of excellent clinical skills, and show competence in a wide range of leadership skills.
ENT Theatre experience desirable, but not essential.
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.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a keen interest in improving and developing their leadership skills to enable management of staff, and be an effective role model, demonstrating high levels of clinical competence and expertise. You should be able to demonstrate involvement in service improvement, with some evidence of change management.
You will demonstrate skills in self-management, including time management, prioritisation and organisational skills. You will need to have a flexible attitude to work, be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and have the capacity to go the extra mile. You will be expected to exhibit knowledge of how we work towards our trusts vision.
Working for our organisation
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
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
The successful candidate for this role will be expected:
To support and deputise for the Team Leader, taking managerial, clinical and professional responsibility for a team of practitioners.
To support staff, ensuring the provision of high quality patient care in the most efficient and safe manner in accordance with Divisional and NUH policies and procedures
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC/NMC Registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development and recent study relevant to theatres/recovery
Desirable criteria
- Junior/Supervisory management course
- Level 3 mentor qualification
- A Teaching/assessing qualification
Clinical Expertise
Essential criteria
- Displays clinical expertise and provides support to others
- Expands role as appropriate
Desirable criteria
- Provides a credible source of expertise for others
Patient Care
Essential criteria
- Is able to co-ordinate the clinical area in order to meet patient needs
- Consistently acts as a patient advocate
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates initiative to generate ideas for change
- Is aware of strategies relating to clinical governance and infection prevention
Resource Management
Essential criteria
- Ensures resources are available and used to facilitate quality patient care
Desirable criteria
- Participates and proactively assesses the need for change
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kelly Rigley
- Job title
- Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
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