Reception/Recovery Team Leader - Theatres

Job reference:

259775

Salary:

Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)

Job closing date:

04/10/2026

Job Type:

Nursing and Midwifery

Location:

Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

36

Job posted date:

17/09/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Department:

• Theatres
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

You will be expected, where necessary, to engage in multi-site working within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde North Sector to achieve the needs of the service. As part of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s pre-employment checking for all appointed candidates, evidence of current NMC/HCPC registration will be required prior to the start date. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full-time, permanent
• 24/7 rotational post
• Based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
• There is an expectation to rotate to Stobhill Day Surgery
• The shift pattern is 12 hours with occasional Twilight shifts if suitable and a flexible rotation to nights and weekendsKey responsibilities:
• As a Band 6 Recovery post, there is an expectation to provide expert care and advice to the team. There is also an expectation to look after level 2 and 3 patients
• You will need to possess the skill set and training to perform mentorship to new starters and students and participate in Staff development and Turas
• You are required to demonstrate flexibility by working within a service which presently runs over a 7-day week in some Theatres and Recovery, depending on hospital site
• As a band 6 practitioner, you will support the Team Leaders and SCN within the department and be aware of NHS policies and guidelines and ensure the team adhere to suchKnowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: