Lead Practitioner

Main area Gynaecology Theatres Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Lates and Weekends Pro Rata) Job
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Employer North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Peterborough City Hospital Town Peterborough Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/01/2026 23:59

Lead Practitioner - Peterborough Band 6

Job overview

We are recruiting for an experienced and dynamic Band 6 Lead Practitioner looking to develop their practice at the Peterborough City Hospital. Working in the Gynaecology speciality mainly as well as other relevant specialities including Breast and Obstetrics.

A positive approach to the work environment which focuses on supporting and motivating others is essential and the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting and leading the team to provide a safe, patient focused and efficient service.

Act as a positive role model, leading by example, mentoring, teaching, supporting and developing students and junior members of the team.

This post is open to both NMC registered Nurses and HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioners.

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for the co-ordination of the surgical theatre team. Participate as scrub practitioner as a member of the surgical team. Take responsibility for safety checks of instruments and other items within the surgical field. Anticipating the need for and supervising the dispensing of surgical items and ensuring the availability of items required during the procedure.

Anticipate the needs of the surgical team, proactively organising staff and resources for effective care delivery. Participate as circulating person for surgical procedures including responsibility for carrying out safety checks in conjunction with a second person. Prepare surgical equipment before use and anticipate that needs may change during the procedure.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details on the main responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification Experience

• Ability to lead theatre team in gynaecology and emergencies
• Able to cope well with change
• Able to work effectively as a team member
• Ability to support less experienced staff
• Aware of broader issues in healthcare and NHS

Key Skills

• Good written communications skills

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
• SSSA, Mentorship or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years scrub experience in United Kingdom
• Leadership training and qualification

Knowledge

• Committed to life long learning
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Aware of patients needs perioperatively

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values – At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
We welcome applications from those needing UK sponsorship. From 2021, most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals need a visa to work in the UK.
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If applying from overseas, you may also need to provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in for 12+ months in the past 10 years.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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

This vacancy may close earlier if it received a high number of applications and therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name Emily Healey Job title Team Manager - Main Theatres Email address  Telephone number

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