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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Includes weekends, Nights, Bank holidays and commitment for on call cover.)
Job ref
390-T&A-SO-6235
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southend
Town
Westcliff on Sea
Salary
£38,682 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/03/2026 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Deputy Team Leader - Urology Theatres

Band 6

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

 

Job overview

Here is an exciting  opportunity for you to join us as a Deputy Team Leader - Urology Theatres

You will deputise for delegated tasks as deemed appropriate by the Team Leader. Undertake Floor person / Theatre Co-ordinator role as required.
You will also  assist in the maintenance of patient and environmental standards within theatres to ensure the safety of patients, staff and visitors. Participate in practical and theoretical training of theatre staff and learners. Maintain learning environment by encouraging inquiry.

 With the Team Leader, you will evaluate new methods of practice in relation to patient care and equipment. You  are expected to have Good working Knowledge on Urology Laser. Experience in Major Urology open cases and Urology Robotic Surgery.

If this interest you apply now.

Main duties of the job

•Deputise for Team Leader in their absence.
• Assist the Team Leader in the management of the speciality.
• Deputise for delegated tasks as deemed appropriate by the Team Leader.
• Ensure efficient running of the speciality in the absence of the Team Leader.
• Maintain high standards of clinical care, ensuring that all actions are carried out with full regard for safety of patients and staff involved.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Strong professional leadership qualities are required at this level. It is critical to the quality of care and staff morale.
• To organise and lead an operating session competently demonstrating excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in satellite areas.
• Undertake Floor person / Theatre Co-ordinator role as required.

For full details please refer to the JD attached.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • NMC Registered Nurse / HCPC Registered ODP
  • Mentorship Supervisor/ assessor course.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of Mentoring students
  • Managerial Courses

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience at Band 5 level in Theatres
  • Significant experience in Urology Major Open cases
  • Sound working knowledge of Urology Laser Machine
  • Significant experience in Urology Robotic Surgery
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in Change Management

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

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

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Anarica Balangon
Job title
Team Leader - Urology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03004436639
Additional information

Jesudass Johnselvan

Theatre Manager

Denise Goodman

Theatre Matron