Theatre Team Leader Scrub | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a passionate and committed individual to join the theatre team at Homerton as a Band 7 Team Leader.

The successful candidate must have Orthopaedic scrub experience and extensive knowledge.

The candidate should be motivated and a team player who is dedicated to the provision of high standards of care, safety and practice within the peri-operative environment.

The successful candidate will be accountable to the Matron and will be leading a team within theatres at Homerton Hospital.

With the addition of two new operating theatres in our Day Surgery unit this year and the growth within the team it is an excellent opportunity for a candidate to lead the team, working closely with members of the MDT.

**Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received. **

• Overall manage of a team, managing sickness, performance etc.
• Ensure the smooth, effective running of theatre lists and the department as a whole.
• Coordinating the theatre departments, working with fellow Band 7 team leaders.
• Stock control in relation to the budget and spend.
• Working with the Multidisciplinary Team to ensure high standards of patient care.
• Managing rota's.
• Working with procurement, CSSD and external companies to support consignment, loan and consumable stock.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Sunday 24 May 2026

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