Lead for Anaesthetics and Recovery, Rugby Theatres
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Rugby, CV22 5PS
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity to join our Team at Rugby as Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics and Recovery. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and expe...
- The post holder will work collaboratively with the Theatre Manager, Deputy Theatre Manager, Anaesthetic Teams, ODP's, Nurses, Surgeons, Anaesthetist and wider Multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of patient safety, quality and service delivery.
- The ability to manage and lead a Team across both specialities .
- Leading and supporting the Team in a range of clinically complex and emergency situations in Anaesthetics and Recovery .
- Act as an expert resource and clinical role model within Anaesthetics and Recovery.
- Support a culture of psychological safety, openness and professional accountability.
- Support implementation of national standards and guidelines.
- Ensuring KPi' s are met and individuals in the Team are supported within their role . This includes sickness management , Health and well being , Appraisals and staff development , Safe staffing and skill mix , IPC Standards Mandatory and Clinical training . Conducting Quality and Safety Audits
- Managing the Department as Unit Co Ordinator , problem solving and dealing with day to day issues as they arise .
- Working in partnership with The Training Team to ensure Students and New Starters are fully supported.
- Leading a Team of B6 Anaesthetic and Recovery Practitioners to ensure they support in providing a Safe , organised and efficient Anaesthetic and Recovery Service .
- Working with the MDT to ensure good working relationships are maintained with optimally efficient and well utilised lists.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant subject or willingness to undertake.
- Current Professional Registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Teaching and assessing qualification.
- Leadership qualification or completion of leadership programme
Desirable
- Master's degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Professional clinical experience in appropriate speciality
- Highly developed communication skills
- Ability to successfully manage people and change.
- Experience of conflict management
- A good understanding of HR policy and process
Desirable
- Understanding of budget management
Knowledge
Essential
- A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice.
- An understanding of current issues relating to the NHS
- A knowledge of professional policies and procedures
- Knowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development.
Skills
Essential
- Good understanding of IT and technology
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively.
- Good management of own and others time
- Able to use initiative and make decisions.
- Strong leadership skills
- Motivated and able to motivate others.
- Calm and objective
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult situations
Desirable
- Undertaken leadership course
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
- Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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