Team Leader - Day Case Theatre Ward

THEATRES, ANAESTHETICS, CRITICAL CARE, PRE-OP AND PAIN DIRECTORATE

DAY CASE THEATRE WARD

BAND 6 - Permanent FULL TIME

The post holder will provide day-to-day clinical and operational leadership of the Day Case Theatre Ward, taking responsibility for theorganisation of ward activity, effective management of staff, and optimal use of resources to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality and efficient day-case care.

Main duties of the job

Some duties include:

• Provide effective clinical and operational leadership to all Day Case Ward staff during each shift.

• Support the Speciality Manager, Deputy Matron, Matron and Theatre Manager in the development and delivery of Day Case and day surgery services

• Assistsenior leaders in managing and leading service change within the Day Surgery Ward to improve patient care, experience,productivityand outcomes, in line withAfPPguidance and national day surgery best practice.

• Develop andmaintaineffective working relationships with colleagues across disciplines, including theatres, anaesthetics,pre-assessment,recoveryand support services, to ensure seamless patient pathways.

• Ensure patients progress safely and efficiently along agreed,evidence-basedday case care pathways aligned to GIRFT principles.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

253-1026-7967962

Job locations

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Perioperative experience
• Experience leading or coordinating staff and working within an MDT in a theatre setting
• IT Literate

Knowledge & Training

Essential

• Sound knowledge of theatres, patient safety, and perioperative standards
• Understanding of evidence-based practice, clinical governance, safeguarding, and mental capacity
• Knowledge of leadership principles, service improvement, or multi-skilled practice

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Nursing Registration with NMC

Desirable

• Teaching, leadership, or management qualification (or equivalent experience)

Communication Skills

Essential

• Effective written and verbal communication, including in challenging situations
• Ability to lead by example, support team development, and role-model professional behaviours

Planning Skills

Essential

• Ability to make sound clinical and operational decisions, including in pressured situations

Analytical Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to make sound clinical and operational decisions, including in pressured situations

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Perioperative experience
• Experience leading or coordinating staff and working within an MDT in a theatre setting
• IT Literate

Knowledge & Training

Essential

• Sound knowledge of theatres, patient safety, and perioperative standards
• Understanding of evidence-based practice, clinical governance, safeguarding, and mental capacity
• Knowledge of leadership principles, service improvement, or multi-skilled practice

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Nursing Registration with NMC

Desirable

• Teaching, leadership, or management qualification (or equivalent experience)

Communication Skills

Essential

• Effective written and verbal communication, including in challenging situations
• Ability to lead by example, support team development, and role-model professional behaviours

Planning Skills

Essential

• Ability to make sound clinical and operational decisions, including in pressured situations

Analytical Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to make sound clinical and operational decisions, including in pressured situations

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Pensnett Road

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Experience

Essential

• Perioperative experience
• Experience leading or coordinating staff and working within an MDT in a theatre setting
• IT Literate

Knowledge & Training

Essential

• Sound knowledge of theatres, patient safety, and perioperative standards
• Understanding of evidence-based practice, clinical governance, safeguarding, and mental capacity
• Knowledge of leadership principles, service improvement, or multi-skilled practice

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Nursing Registration with NMC

Desirable

• Teaching, leadership, or management qualification (or equivalent experience)

Communication Skills

Essential

• Effective written and verbal communication, including in challenging situations
• Ability to lead by example, support team development, and role-model professional behaviours

Planning Skills

Essential

• Ability to make sound clinical and operational decisions, including in pressured situations

Analytical Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to make sound clinical and operational decisions, including in pressured situations