Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated, compassionate and emotionally intelligent individual to join our theatres service as an Ophthalmology Theatre Team Leader.
We are looking for a leader who is positive, motivated and keen to learn, with a passion for delivering the highest standards of patient care. You will bring the resilience needed to balance safety, quality, operational demands and financial pressures, while also recognising that our staff are central to everything we do. Supporting the wellbeing and growth of the team will be a top priority, ensuring they feel valued, developed and empowered to provide the best possible experience for our patients.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
This is a key leadership role, managing a complex and busy theatre environment that includes three Theatres, Minor Operations Procedures (MOP), and Medical Retina injection Suite.
You will lead and support a skilled and dedicated team of scrub practitioners, anaesthetic practitioners, recovery staff and healthcare assistants, while working collaboratively with colleagues across the Eye Unit and at Lymington.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered ODP / nurse
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience
- Experience at band 6 level
- Provide evidence of Leading learning in practice
- Provide evidence of Support colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
- Provide evidence of Supporting /managing and supervision a range of learnings in practice
- Aware of current NHS and professional issues
- Ability to network and build relationships within and across professions
- Experience of developing nursing and allied health profession / perioperative practice
- Appropriate Specialist qualification
- Evidence of Formal Management Training
Desirable criteria
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- Commenced MSc Academic Pathway
- Multi skilled in more than one area of speciality
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Sound leadership and effective role modelling capabilities
