Theatre Team Manager - Scrub
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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Theatre Team Manager - Scrub
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
An Outstanding Leadership Opportunity
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking 2 experienced, forward thinking and motivated Nurses or Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) to join our excellent Theatre team at University Hospital Lewisham.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide clinical and operational leadership within our busy Theatre Department. The postholders will lead and manage the scrub team across two or three of the following surgical specialties: General Surgery (including colorectal and bariatrics), Urology, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Paediatrics, ENT and Orthopaedics and Trauma.
The Theatre Department comprises of 11 operating theatres across two floors, delivering a wide range of elective and emergency surgical services. You will work closely with consultants, anaesthetists, theatre practitioners, floor coordinators, ward teams, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of perioperative care.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide senior clinical leadership and operational management for the designated specialty scrub team. The role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred perioperative care, maintaining patient safety, coordinating workforce resources, and supporting the smooth running of operating lists.
As an expert practitioner, the postholder will maintain advanced specialist knowledge within their designated surgical specialties and act as a key resource for staff, patients, and the multidisciplinary team. They will promote clinical excellence, development, and contribute to the achievement of departmental, divisional, and organisational objectives.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong team, clinical and operational leadership skills, sound clinical judgement, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement. They will foster a positive and inclusive working environment, support staff development, and champion the highest standards of patient care, safety, and professional practice.
The postholder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality perioperative care, effective workforce coordination, and the smooth running of operating lists.
Working autonomously and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the postholder will coordinate and deliver patient care within agreed clinical protocols, professional standards, and current evidence-based practice.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Plus HCAS per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-R-LC8724
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership and Expertise
- Maintain advanced specialist knowledge of trauma and orthopaedic surgical procedures, instrumentation, implants, and consumables.
- Act as the clinical expert for T&O scrub practice, providing guidance, troubleshooting, and decisionmaking support during complex cases.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention, aseptic technique, and theatre safety standards.
Operational Management of Theatre Lists
- Oversee the daily coordination of trauma and elective orthopaedic theatre lists, ensuring appropriate staffing, equipment availability, and readiness of theatres.
- Allocate and adjust staffing to maintain safe skill mix, escalating risks where required.
- Work proactively to minimise avoidable cancellations, delays, and overruns by identifying issues early and implementing corrective actions.
- Liaise with surgeons, anaesthetists, floor coordinators, and schedulers to maintain efficient patient flow.
Workforce Leadership and Staff Development
- Provide daytoday leadership for scrub practitioners, including supervision, mentoring, and clinical support.
- Lead on performance management, sickness management, appraisals, and professional development plans.
- Support staff in achieving competencies, extended roles, and specialist orthopaedic skills.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and highperforming team culture.
Equipment, Consumables, and Resource Management
- Ensure correct selection, availability, and maintenance of orthopaedic instruments, implants, and consumables.
- Work closely with equipment officers and suppliers to resolve issues, manage stock levels, and support procurement decisions.
- Contribute to costeffective use of resources and reduction of waste.
Governance, Quality, and Safety
- Lead or support investigations into incidents, near misses, and complaints, ensuring timely reporting, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Monitor compliance with safety checklists, policies, and regulatory standards.
- Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service development projects.
Collaborative Working
- Work closely with other Band 7 theatre managers, the Matron, floor coordinators, and the wider perioperative leadership team to ensure consistent standards and coordinated service delivery.
- Build strong relationships with orthopaedic consultants, anaesthetic teams, ward staff, and operational managers.
- Contribute to strategic planning for trauma and orthopaedic services, including pathway redesign and workforce development.
Additional Expectations
- Participate in the senior leadership rota and undertake on call and cross site working in accordance to Trust service requirements.
- Support change management, service redesign, and improvement projects aligned with organisational priorities.
- Maintain professional registration and engage in ongoing CPD relevant to trauma and orthopaedics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership and Expertise
- Maintain advanced specialist knowledge of trauma and orthopaedic surgical procedures, instrumentation, implants, and consumables.
- Act as the clinical expert for T&O scrub practice, providing guidance, troubleshooting, and decisionmaking support during complex cases.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention, aseptic technique, and theatre safety standards.
Operational Management of Theatre Lists
- Oversee the daily coordination of trauma and elective orthopaedic theatre lists, ensuring appropriate staffing, equipment availability, and readiness of theatres.
- Allocate and adjust staffing to maintain safe skill mix, escalating risks where required.
- Work proactively to minimise avoidable cancellations, delays, and overruns by identifying issues early and implementing corrective actions.
- Liaise with surgeons, anaesthetists, floor coordinators, and schedulers to maintain efficient patient flow.
Workforce Leadership and Staff Development
- Provide daytoday leadership for scrub practitioners, including supervision, mentoring, and clinical support.
- Lead on performance management, sickness management, appraisals, and professional development plans.
- Support staff in achieving competencies, extended roles, and specialist orthopaedic skills.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and highperforming team culture.
Equipment, Consumables, and Resource Management
- Ensure correct selection, availability, and maintenance of orthopaedic instruments, implants, and consumables.
- Work closely with equipment officers and suppliers to resolve issues, manage stock levels, and support procurement decisions.
- Contribute to costeffective use of resources and reduction of waste.
Governance, Quality, and Safety
- Lead or support investigations into incidents, near misses, and complaints, ensuring timely reporting, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Monitor compliance with safety checklists, policies, and regulatory standards.
- Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service development projects.
Collaborative Working
- Work closely with other Band 7 theatre managers, the Matron, floor coordinators, and the wider perioperative leadership team to ensure consistent standards and coordinated service delivery.
- Build strong relationships with orthopaedic consultants, anaesthetic teams, ward staff, and operational managers.
- Contribute to strategic planning for trauma and orthopaedic services, including pathway redesign and workforce development.
Additional Expectations
- Participate in the senior leadership rota and undertake on call and cross site working in accordance to Trust service requirements.
- Support change management, service redesign, and improvement projects aligned with organisational priorities.
- Maintain professional registration and engage in ongoing CPD relevant to trauma and orthopaedics.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional/clinical qualification (RN/ RODP)
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience Possession of relevant education/teaching certification
- Possession of speciality post registration certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- oKnowledge of quality standards
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of (minimum two years)experience within operational / Clinical management in an acute hospital setting in a senior nurse/ODP role
- Evidence of experience within the relevant speciality / service
- Effective leadership skills and an understanding of leadership and change management practice
- Evidence of having developed team working skills and implemented team working practices - this includes the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve all team members
- Track record of effectively handling competing priorities, meeting challenging deadlines and delivering under pressure.
- Experience of dealing with financial systems i.e. budgetary control, Clinical Governance, Health and Safety and Human resources.
- Successful track record in conflict resolution and performance management
Desirable
- Lead an audit
- Leading a team
- Knowledge/understanding of quality improvement methodology
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Ability to conduct own project successfully
Desirable
- Change management
personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong, inclusive and effective leadership style
- Creative, lateral thinker
- Open, participative, dynamic and supportive leadership with a flexible management style
- Flexible and positive approach to work
- Determined and resilient
Desirable
- Committed to collaborative working
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional/clinical qualification (RN/ RODP)
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience Possession of relevant education/teaching certification
- Possession of speciality post registration certificate or equivalent
Desirable
- oKnowledge of quality standards
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of (minimum two years)experience within operational / Clinical management in an acute hospital setting in a senior nurse/ODP role
- Evidence of experience within the relevant speciality / service
- Effective leadership skills and an understanding of leadership and change management practice
- Evidence of having developed team working skills and implemented team working practices - this includes the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve all team members
- Track record of effectively handling competing priorities, meeting challenging deadlines and delivering under pressure.
- Experience of dealing with financial systems i.e. budgetary control, Clinical Governance, Health and Safety and Human resources.
- Successful track record in conflict resolution and performance management
Desirable
- Lead an audit
- Leading a team
- Knowledge/understanding of quality improvement methodology
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Ability to conduct own project successfully
Desirable
- Change management
personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong, inclusive and effective leadership style
- Creative, lateral thinker
- Open, participative, dynamic and supportive leadership with a flexible management style
- Flexible and positive approach to work
- Determined and resilient
Desirable
- Committed to collaborative working
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 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).
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Matron - Theatres and Day Care Unit
Rebeccah Beck
07891126244
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Plus HCAS per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-R-LC8724
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
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