Job summary We are looking to recruit a passionate, dynamic and motivated anaesthetic theatre practitioner, to join our friendly team as an Anaesthetic Band 6 Team Leader. The post will be an anaesthetic specialist based role, but multi skilled Operating Department Practitioners/Registered Nurses are also encouraged to apply. Our specialities include Gynae, Upper GI, Colorectal, Breast, Urology, Vascular, Ophthalmology and Elective Orthopaedics across 14 theatres. Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) is predominantly an elective site, however we offer out of hours emergency cover for urology, including urology and ophthalmology paediatric patients. Main duties of the job In applying for this position, candidates should demonstrate effective leadership skills, ability to efficiently manage theatre lists and consider patient safety as a priority. The successful candidate will demonstrate high standards of practice with excellent communication, clinical and decision making skills. They will be required to deputise for senior staff in their absence and take it in turn to floor co-ordinate with the other Band 6s. They will ensure Clinical Governance by driving audits, training, risk management and staff management to sustain and improve high standards of patient care. The applicant should have appropriate years post-registration experience. Enhanced IT skills are desirable to enable applicant to use digital systems in place with the department. About us Cheltenham Theatres have a well-established, kind and compassionate team with a culture that is supportive for learning and development. We are continually striving to improve the standard and quality of care we deliver to our patients and always open to new ideas and innovative thinking. Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 318-24-SUR-T1877 Job locations Cheltenham General Hospital College road Cheltenham GL53 7AN Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details about working for Cheltenham General Hospital, Theatres. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details about working for Cheltenham General Hospital, Theatres. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC level 1 actively registered Nurse/ HCPC actively registered Operating Department Practitioner Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation Desirable Teaching and Assessing Qualification (or equivalent) Experience Essential Appropriate experience post-registration in Anaesthetics/Dual Role in Anaesthetics and Scrub/Recovery Knowledge/ Skills Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as a team Mature and flexible approach to problem solving Effective time-management and prioritisation of workload Leadership and supervision experience of junior staff and students Knowledge of Trust's values and vision Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC level 1 actively registered Nurse/ HCPC actively registered Operating Department Practitioner Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation Desirable Teaching and Assessing Qualification (or equivalent) Experience Essential Appropriate experience post-registration in Anaesthetics/Dual Role in Anaesthetics and Scrub/Recovery Knowledge/ Skills Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well as a team Mature and flexible approach to problem solving Effective time-management and prioritisation of workload Leadership and supervision experience of junior staff and students Knowledge of Trust's values and vision Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Cheltenham General Hospital College road Cheltenham GL53 7AN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)