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Deputy Team Leader - Day Surgery UnitNHS

Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0RY Permanent £39,959
Posted 7 August 2026 Closing date 20 August 2026
Prittlewell Rail Station (1 mile away) Basildon Town Centre Bus Station (9.9 miles away)

Job summary

Join Our Dedicated Day Surgery Team!

Are you a passionate, motivated staff Nurse looking to take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our busy and committed Day Surgery team.

Our Day Surgery unit provides high-quality pre- and post-operative care to day case patients, with opportunities to develop valuable skills in both Theatre and Recovery. This is a fantastic chance to broaden your clinical experience in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running -- confident working independently while also being a strong team player. You'll need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, remain calm under pressure, and consistently deliver care to the highest standards.

Flexibility and leadership are key. We're seeking a candidate with recent experience in general surgical or day surgery nursing, who also brings a background in managing or leading within a clinical setting. A strong commitment to ongoing professional development is essential.

If you're ready to make a real impact and grow your career within a forward-thinking surgical unit, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

  • To ensure the efficient running of the speciality in the absence of the Team Leader.
  • To maintain high standards of clinical care, ensuring that all actions are carried out with full regard for the safety of patients and staff involved.
  • To display strong professional leadership qualities.
  • Act as a mentor to students, including teaching and assessing within their realm of competence, upholding the philosophy of evidence-based practice.
  • To assist the Team Leader in the management of day surgery unit which includes the ward, theatres and recovery.
  • To deputise for delegated tasks as deemed appropriate by the Team Leader.

Job description

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

We look forward to your application!

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should a suitable number of applications be received.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

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