Anaesthetics and Recovery - Team Leader, Theatres AGH

CompanyWorcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

LocationWest Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/22/2026

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Description

Job Summary

Band 6 Theatre Team Leader, Anaesthetics and RecoveryWe have a vacancy for a Team Leader in Anaesthetics and Recovery and we invite Registered Operating Department Practitioners or Registered Nurses with qualifications and experience in Anaesthetics and Recovery to apply for this opportunity for a 12 month fixed term post.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our dynamic Operating Theatre Team as a Band 6 Team Leader Anaesthetics and Recovery at Redditch Alexandra Hospital.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident practitioner ready to take the next step in their career, or for an experienced Band 6 looking to broaden their skills in a supportive and forward-thinking department.

While the primary base will be at Redditch, you may be required to work across the trust at other sites if needed. As a Band 6 Team Leader, you will support the delivery of high-quality anaesthetic and recovery care within our busy theatre environment. You will lead by example, supporting your team clinically while promoting a culture of safety, compassion, and continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with anaesthetists, surgeons, operating department practitioners and nursing staff to ensure effective, safe, and timel

y patient care throughout the perioperative journey.You will have a dynamic approach to leadership ensuring high standards of evidence- based patient safety and care. You will monitor resources and deliver cost effectiveness and quality improvement. Great communication and flexibility are key skills and you will have the opportunity to deputise for members of the Band 7 team. The professional development of colleagues and students is central to the role and you will demonstrate your commitment to a supportive learning environment. You will act as a role model within the team, department, and for our organisationWe are seeking someone with enthusiasm, flexibility, and a passion for patient care. Your responsibilities will include providing clinical leadership, coordinating staffing and daily workflow, supporting junior staff and students, and contributing to service development. You will also be expected to maintain high professional standards, uphold infection control and governance procedures, and demonstrate excellent communication and decision-making skills.Please see the full job description attached to this application.

About Us

Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities.

Our Objectives Are Simple:

Best services for local people
Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
Best use of resources
Best people

Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.

Vision and Values

As a representative of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, you are expected to uphold our core values:

Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone

These values guide daily conduct and ensure inclusive, compassionate service delivery, fostering a culture of transparency, empathy, and respect for all.

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year NHS Incremental Pay Scale

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-26-0063

Job locations

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Anaesthetics and Recovery Specific Duties

Lead the anaesthetic and recovery teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care during anaesthesia induction, maintenance, and recovery.
Ensure patient care, including airway management and recovery progress, is delivered safely and in line with best practice.
Act as the main point of contact for anaesthetic-related queries and concerns, supporting anaesthetists and recovery practitioners to maintain high standards of patient care.
Oversee the preparation, use, and maintenance of anaesthetic equipment and consumables to ensure safety and compliance.
Manage post-operative complications, including airway management, pain control, and vital sign monitoring.
Ensure the recovery area is prepared and fully equipped to handle emergency situations, including resuscitation and post-operative emergencies.
Monitor and review recovery plans and discharge criteria, ensuring safe, effective patient handover to the ward teams post-recovery.
Maintain accurate anaesthetic and recovery records in line with legal and Trust policies.

Management

Support the senior team leader in managing staff within the team, ensuring high standards of performance and teamwork.
Ensure that all safety measures are in place, reporting accidents, incidents, and near misses on Datix and to the theatre coordinator or senior team leader.
Contribute to risk management by identifying and mitigating risks within the department.
Participate in investigations when necessary.
Manage and monitor the theatre budget to ensure resources are used efficiently.
Stay informed on Trust policies and procedures, and participate in their development when necessary.
Assist with staff attendance monitoring and day-to-day management of discipline within the team.
Address performance issues with staff and take appropriate action to ensure standards are maintained.
Assist in recruitment and selection processes.
Conduct staff appraisals, identifying training needs to help develop staff and improve service delivery.
Foster a supportive, team-focused culture that encourages learning, development, and a no-blame approach.
Participate in the induction of new staff and ensure they receive appropriate training.

Ensure equipment is used safely and is maintained to a high standard

Education And Training:

Work closely with the recruitment and development team to support a regular programme of education and development for theatre staff, ensuring their skills and knowledge are continually updated.
Act as a student assessor, supporting students throughout their clinical placements and evaluating their progress.
Supervise, mentor, and support new staff, ensuring they are introduced to relevant clinical practices and procedures.
Ensure the departments clinical staff are kept up-to-date with the latest practices, guidelines, and equipment.
Contribute to the development of training programmes that address identified learning needs and align with best practice.
Provide feedback from training courses to share emerging practices and knowledge with the team.
Encourage a culture of continuous professional development by supporting staff participation in competency assessments and reflective practice.

Professional:

Foster an environment that supports the ongoing training and professional development of all staff members, particularly in anaesthetics and recovery practices.

Keep up to date with current clinical practices, Trust policies, and developments in equipment and technology.

Always maintain a high standard of professionalism, serving as a role model to staff and ensuring adherence to best practice.

Take responsibility for personal professional development and support team members in identifying and achieving their professional growth goals.

Promote clear and effective communication within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring collaboration and patient care.

Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control practices at all times and lead by example in maintaining hygiene standards.

General Duties:

Participate in the on-call rota or out-of-hours duties as required for emergency surgery and respond effectively to critical incidents.
Collaborate with other departments, including ward teams and clinical staff, to ensure effective communication and patient care transitions.
Provide short-term cover for colleagues during periods of leave, ensuring continuity of care.
Adhere to the Trusts IT policies regarding email and internet usage, maintaining confidentiality and data protection standards.

Ensure all Trust standards are maintained, with active participation in audits and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.

Every employee has a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others and to cooperate with the Trust to ensure statutory and Trust regulations are complied with.

Job Description

Please refer to full Job Description attached.

Job responsibilities

Anaesthetics and Recovery Specific Duties

Lead the anaesthetic and recovery teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care during anaesthesia induction, maintenance, and recovery.
Ensure patient care, including airway management and recovery progress, is delivered safely and in line with best practice.
Act as the main point of contact for anaesthetic-related queries and concerns, supporting anaesthetists and recovery practitioners to maintain high standards of patient care.
Oversee the preparation, use, and maintenance of anaesthetic equipment and consumables to ensure safety and compliance.
Manage post-operative complications, including airway management, pain control, and vital sign monitoring.

Ensure the recovery area is prepared and fully equipped to handle emergency situations, including resuscitation and post-operative emergencies.

Monitor and review recovery plans and discharge criteria, ensuring safe, effective patient handover to the ward teams post-recovery.

Maintain accurate anaesthetic and recovery records in line with legal and Trust policies.

Management

Support the senior team leader in managing staff within the team, ensuring high standards of performance and teamwork.
Ensure that all safety measures are in place, reporting accidents, incidents, and near misses on Datix and to the theatre coordinator or senior team leader.
Contribute to risk management by identifying and mitigating risks within the department.
Participate in investigations when necessary.
Manage and monitor the theatre budget to ensure resources are used efficiently.
Stay informed on Trust policies and procedures, and participate in their development when necessary.
Assist with staff attendance monitoring and day-to-day management of discipline within the team.
Address performance issues with staff and take appropriate action to ensure standards are maintained.

Assist in recruitment and selection processes.

Conduct staff appraisals, identifying training needs to help develop staff and improve service delivery.

Foster a supportive, team-focused culture that encourages learning, development, and a no-blame approach.

Participate in the induction of new staff and ensure they receive appropriate training.

Ensure equipment is used safely and is maintained to a high standard

Please Refer To Full Job Description Attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC or HCPC registration as RN or ODP
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Relevant post registration qualification in anaesthetics and/or recovery.

Desirable

Practice assessor or mentorship qualification
Leadership or management qualification
Teaching or education qualification

Professional Qualities

Essential

Demonstrates the Trust values of being open and honest, ensuring people feel cared for, and showing respect to everyone

Approachable, supportive, and committed to team development

Flexible and adaptable to meet service needs. Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision making.

Desirable

Evidence of reflective practice and commitment to personal and team development

Essential

Other Job Requirements

Willingness to work flexibly across Trust sites and participate in on-call rota
Commitment to maintaining mandatory training and professional registration
Able to undertake manual handling and work under pressure in emergency situations
Access to independent means of transport to meet the demands of a countywide role
Standard Clauses
A Disclosures and Barring Service check will be carried out where the position is eligible for a Disclosures and Barring Service Check in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act and the guidance issued by the DBS. All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and Barring lists

Experience

Essential

Significant post-registration experience in anaesthetics and or recovery
Experience supervising or mentoring students or junior staff
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

Previous experience at Band 6 or equivalent level
Experience of recruitment, performance management, or staff development. Involvement in service improvement, audit, or quality initiatives. Experience contributing to quality improvement initiatives within an anaesthetic or recovery setting.

Skills / Knowledge

Essential

Excellent communication and leadership skills
Good knowledge of anaesthetic and recovery procedures, including emergency protocols
Understanding of infection prevention and control, safeguarding, and health & safety
Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands in a clinical setting
Awareness of Trust policies, governance, and patient safety frameworks
Demonstrates knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion

Desirable

Understanding of theatre budgets or resource management

Awareness of current national guidance and developments in perioperative care

Person Specification

Essential

Excellent communication and leadership skills
Good knowledge of anaesthetic and recovery procedures, including emergency protocols
Understanding of infection prevention and control, safeguarding, and health & safety
Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands in a clinical setting
Awareness of Trust policies, governance, and patient safety frameworks
Demonstrates knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion

Desirable

Understanding of theatre budgets or resource management
Awareness of current national guidance and developments in perioperative care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it wi

ll be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B987UB

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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