Team Leader - Day Case Theatre Ward
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Dudley, DY1 2HQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
THEATRES, ANAESTHETICS, CRITICAL CARE, PRE-OP AND PAIN DIRECTORATE DAY CASE THEATRE WARD BAND 6 - Permanent FULL TIME The post holder will provide day...
- Provide effective clinical and operational leadership to all Day Case Ward staff during each shift.
- Support the Speciality Manager, Deputy Matron, Matron and Theatre Manager in the development and delivery of Day Case and day surgery services
- Assistsenior leaders in managing and leading service change within the Day Surgery Ward to improve patient care, experience,productivityand outcomes, in line withAfPPguidance and national day surgery best practice.
- Develop andmaintaineffective working relationships with colleagues across disciplines, including theatres, anaesthetics,pre-assessment,recoveryand support services, to ensure seamless patient pathways.
- Ensure patients progress safely and efficiently along agreed,evidence-basedday case care pathways aligned to GIRFT principles.
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Experience
Essential: - Perioperative experience; - Experience leading or coordinating staff and working within an MDT in a theatre setting; - IT Literate
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- Sound knowledge of theatres, patient safety, and perioperative standards
- Understanding of evidence-based practice, clinical governance, safeguarding, and mental capacity
- Knowledge of leadership principles, service improvement, or multi-skilled practice
Qualifications & Education
Essential: - Nursing Registration with NMC
Desirable: - Teaching, leadership, or management qualification (or equivalent experience)
Communication Skills
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication, including in challenging situations
- Ability to lead by example, support team development, and role-model professional behaviours
Planning Skills
Essential: - Ability to make sound clinical and operational decisions, including in pressured situations
Analytical Judgement Skills
Essential: - Ability to make sound clinical and operational decisions, including in pressured situations
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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