Charge Nurse/Team Lead for Theatres AA

Job Overview

Fixed Term post for 6 months at the Phase 3 Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy. The role is for a Band 6 Charge Nurse/Team Leader in the Acute Theatre Suite, with a particular focus on Orthopaedic Trauma.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional and clinical support to the Senior Clinical Nurse Leader (SCN) and have delegated responsibility for planning and implementing patient‑centred care.
• Ensure standards of care are implemented within the operating theatre department.
• Manage shift and weekend work across all sites in Fife, working flexibly as required.
• Lead and motivate the theatre team, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and work cohesively within the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications and Experience

• First Level Registration with either the NMC or HCPC.
• Educated to degree level or working towards a degree, or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Excellent time‑management, communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Team‑working and building skills, with the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Theatre experience at senior Band 5 level or higher.

Additional Requirements

• Become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
• Mandatory right‑to‑work checks for the United Kingdom.

Contact Information

Informal enquiries can be made to Senior Charge Nurse Alishia Quinn, Phase 3 Theatres, 01592 643355 ext: 28282 or Senior Charge Nurse Lynn Thomson, Phase 3 Theatres, ext: 20454.

Equality and Diversity

NHS Fife is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for the workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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