Theatre Team Leader

Job summary
The purpose of this post is to provide clinical and managerial support in the development, implementation and co-ordination of high quality patient care within the theatre department and associated areas.

The post holder will have responsibility for a team, and as a proactive Team Leader - using effective communication skills -to be actively involved in changing care plans and goals according to evaluation and review.

Theatre experience essential

Main duties of the job

• Lead a team Theatres ensuring safe and effective care.
• Responsible for staff development and effective use of resources.

Welsh language
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details
Closing date: 02 November 2026
Date posted: 19 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 050-AHP189-1026
Location: Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Rhyl, LL18 5UJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The purpose of this post is to provide clinical and managerial support to the Theatre Manager in the development, implementation and co-ordination of high-quality patient care within the theatre area.

To demonstrate BCUHB values in own practice and embed them in theatre culture

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential

• NMC/HCPC registration
• Extensive experience in theatre clinical practice
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Practice supervisor/assessor course
• Understanding of NatSsips and LocSsips relating to theatre

Desirable

• Degree in relevant clinical/ professional topic
• Postgraduate study at masters level
• ALS/PLS
• Post graduate management qualification

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of experience in management
• Evidence of leadership experience
• Evidence of working with/ facilitating junior staff and student development
• Evidence of advanced clinical knowledge
• Good understanding of issues relating to evaluation of care planning and assessment
• Evidence of resource management
• Experience of staff selection and workforce planning

Desirable

• Understanding of human resources policy
• Experience of undertaking audit/research and setting of standards

Aptitude and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to deal with multi faceted problems in a stressful environment
• Able to be pro-active and re-active
• Good role model
• Highly motivated- both personally and professionally
• Comfortable with, and committed to team based working
• Empathic, compassionate and diplomacy
• A real desire to achieve goals through integrating the work of team members

Desirable

• IT skills

Values
Essential

• Can show demonstrate evidence of adherence to BCUHB values

Desirable

• Ability to Speak Welsh

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer's website:

Contact for questions about the job
Theatre Matron, Michelle Jones, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com

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