Theatre Team Leader -ENT/Maxillofacial
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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Theatre Team Leader -ENT/Maxillofacial
The closing date is 13 November 2026
Job summary
This post is a for a full time opportunity to join our general theatres department in the role of Theatre Team Leader for the specialities of ENT and Maxillofacial surgery. The successful candidate will have good knowledge and experience of the relevant specialities and will incorporate the full responsibilities of a Theatre Team Leader including line management of a team of staff. Applicant is expected to have at a minimum 2 years knowledge and equivalent experience working within the speciality (equivalent experience also considered).
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for ensuring provision of high quality patient care in the perioperative period based on the latest available evidence based practice.
- To line manage a group of staff performing appraisals, sickness management and disciplinary process as required.
- To co-ordinate, provide management and organisation of the theatre environment. Acting as a role model and working with all members of the multi disciplinary team
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You will be required to give supportive training and guidance to allow other to excel in delivering safe, high-quality patient care within an environment that values your skills.
About us
We are seeking a passionate and driven Theatre lead for our ENT/Max Facs theatres to be part of our dedicated leadership team, working full-time on a permanent basis. You will have the chance to shape your career while providing high-quality, patient-focused care in a flexible and varied inpatient theatre environment alongside leading a team of staff and having management responsibilities.
The ENT & Max Fac services within General Theatres is an expanding service within this hospital with innovative and evolving surgical procedures. The team is friendly, pro-active, supportive, and promotes an efficient and hard-working ethic.
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-8299740-PC&S
Job locations
Torbay Hospital
Lawes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You would be expected to work very closely with your team and develop all theatre staff working with you.
- You would work closely with your surgeons and to ensure the smooth running and efficient theatre lists and enhancing the service.
- You would be involved in scheduling process as well as governance.
- you may be required to act up in the absence of the band 7 managers
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
#caretojoinus
Job description
Job responsibilities
- You would be expected to work very closely with your team and develop all theatre staff working with you.
- You would work closely with your surgeons and to ensure the smooth running and efficient theatre lists and enhancing the service.
- You would be involved in scheduling process as well as governance.
- you may be required to act up in the absence of the band 7 managers
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
#caretojoinus
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Team working decision making skills
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching/ assessing in clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing a team
Desirable
- Expereince in project management
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience within ENT & Max Fac
Knowledge
Essential
- Team working decision making skills
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching/ assessing in clinical area
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing a team
Desirable
- Expereince in project management
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience within ENT & Max Fac
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
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Lawes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Lawes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Theatre Manager
Kelly Frith
01803656436
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
388-8299740-PC&S
Job locations
Torbay Hospital
Lawes Bridge
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
United Kingdom
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