We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Deputy Peri-operative Lead Practitioner to support the delivery and operational management of Recovery, Enhanced Care, and wider peri-operative services. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a motivated professional passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and driving service excellence.
You will deputise for the Peri-operative Lead Practitioner, working collaboratively across Anaesthetics, Theatre, Recovery, and Enhanced Care to ensure safe, effective, and seamless patient pathways.
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Deputise for the Peri-operative Lead Practitioner and support day-to-day service delivery
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Lead advanced planning of operating lists, ensuring appropriate staffing, skills mix, and equipment availability
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Manage resources efficiently using evidence-based practices
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Ensure safe staffing levels, responding proactively to changes and emergencies
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Contribute to budget management and cost-effective workforce deployment
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Support recruitment, retention, and workforce planning
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Deliver and oversee high standards of peri-operative care across anaesthetic, intra-operative, recovery, and enhanced care pathways
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Ensure staff competencies align with national standards, including critical care requirements
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Lead and participate in audits, incident investigations, and quality improvement initiatives
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Promote safe practice, infection prevention, and adherence to clinical guidelines (NICE, NCEPOD, RCoA, NatSSIPs/LocSSIPs)
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Actively participate in the emergency response team and on-call rota
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Support the development of a skilled, flexible, multi-disciplinary peri-operative workforce
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Promote cross-specialty training and competency development
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Provide mentorship, supervision, and appraisal for staff
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Identify learning opportunities and contribute to succession planning
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Support clinical governance and risk management processes
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Lead or contribute to service improvement projects and innovation initiatives
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Promote a culture of continuous improvement and shared learning
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Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards (NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct)
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Build strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams
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Ensure effective communication with senior leadership, clinical teams, and stakeholders
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Facilitate smooth coordination of operating lists and patient pathways
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Registered NMC/HCPC professional
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Degree-level education with continued professional development
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Minimum 5 years’ post-registration experience in peri-operative and enhanced care settings
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Strong leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
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Proven ability to manage resources and drive service delivery
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Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
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Evidence of clinical decision-making across a diverse patient group
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Immediate Life Support (ILS) qualification
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Experience in audit, governance, and quality improvement
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Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification
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Advanced Life Support (ALS) or willingness to work towards
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EPALS qualification
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Additional critical care or HDU experience/qualification
