Theatre Team Lead - Orthopaedic

Location Southend-on-Sea
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £47,000
Contact name: Adaora Madu

Contact email: info@t2healthcare.com
Job ref: T20048
Published: about 5 hours ago
Startdate: ASAP
​Is your current role holding you back?

You’ll join a renowned private hospital with a newly refurbished theatre suite equipped with cutting-edge technology. Our theatres support a wide range of specialties including Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, General Surgery, Vascular, Plastics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Spinal, Urology, and ENT.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) with no night shifts, offering a healthy work-life balance and the chance to work in a supportive, forward-thinking team.

Your Role

You will:

  • Lead and manage a small team within the orthopaedic theatre, supported by a Theatre Manager and Deputy.

  • Deliver exemplary planned care for patients undergoing elective procedures.

  • Act as a role model, demonstrating clinical excellence and leadership.

  • Supervise and mentor junior staff, ensuring development needs are met.

  • Oversee equipment and implant bookings, liaising with company representatives as needed.

  • Contribute to service improvement initiatives and maintain high standards of patient safety and care.

What We’re Looking For

You are:

  • A Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC/HCPC registration.

  • Experienced in orthopaedic scrub (minimum 3 years) and familiar with other specialties.

  • Skilled in team leadership and clinical supervision.

  • Passionate about patient care and service improvement.

  • Ideally holding a mentorship qualification and understanding of financial budgets.

What You’ll Receive
  • 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).

  • Private medical insurance, life assurance, and free wellness screening.

  • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.

  • Access to discounts and cashback through our reward platform.

  • Free onsite parking, saving you up to £50 per month.

  • Fully funded training opportunities, including SFA training.

  • A supportive environment that prioritises your development and wellbeing.

Ready to Take the Lead?

Submit your CV today by sending it to info@t2healthcare.com