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Team Leader – Anaesthetics (Anaesthetic Assistant / ODP)
Band 6
- Surgery
- Band 6
- Permanent
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 Service - INCUSIVE OF NIGHTS LATES AND WEEKENDS)
- 427-7459006
- RUH
- Bath
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata
- Yearly
- 01/10/2025 23:59
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for an Anaesthetic Theatre Team Leader to join our 24/7 team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking individual, who is looking to further develop existing skills in the Operating Theatre environment.
You will be able to communicate effectively and adopt a practical common sense approach to working and you should have evidence of continued professional development and ability to motivate and lead a team.
Main duties of the job
Candidates should be ambitious individuals who can help drive our department into the future. If you are forward thinking with the motivation to progress and have an eye for performance and delivery, then we are looking for you.
Benefits and opportunities
-A range of rotational learning opportunities and courses
-Flexible working patterns, you will be free to discuss your own personal needs and we will do our best to support in line with departmental requirements
- We will aim to give you that work life balance, financial incentive role you may be looking for
-Enhanced unsocial working rates across nights and weekends
-Competitive bank rates for additional work
If this sounds like something that may suit you currently and are an enthusiastic and motivated individual, looking to join a department where you matter then please apply today!
For an informal chat please telephone our Anaesthetic Lead, Tracey Book traceybook@nhs.net on 01225 821676.
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At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse or registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
- Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development
- Significant experience as an anaesthetic support practitioner
- National recognised qualification as Anaesthetic Practitioner
Desirable criteria
- Educated to degree level
- Leadership programme
- Mentorship/teaching qualification or evidence of working towards
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Excellent clinical skills
- Varied clinical specialty experience at B5
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of HR policies and processes
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
- Tracey Book
- Job title
- Anaesthetic Lead
- Email address
- traceybook@nhs.net
- Telephone number
- 01225 821676
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