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Job summary

Main area
Obstetric and Emergency Theatres
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
358-6364386-ITA
Employer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Leicester General Hospital
Town
Leicester
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Deputy Team Leader, Obstetrics and Emergency Theatres

Band 6

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Deputy Team Leader to join the Obstetric and Emergency Theatre Team at The Leicester General Hospital. 

The Leicester General Hospital provides a comprehensive Maternity and Emergency service to the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.  

The successful applicant may be required to cover other theatre areas as needed. Obstetrics and Emergencies at the LGH is a 24/7 theatre so out of hours work will be required."

 Shift patterns:-

  • 8-6 (day) Mon-Fri
  • 8-6 (weekend) followed by on call overnight
  • 8-8 (day) 7 day
  • 8-8 (night) 7 day
  • 12-10 (Mon- Fri) followed by on call overnight

Main duties of the job

  • To be a visible clinical expert, leading on a day to day basis; providing direction and effective and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi disciplinary team within the area of responsibility.

  • Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence based care to patients. 

  • Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.

  • Deputise and take charge of the given area regularly in the absence of the Team Leader who has 24hour accountability and responsibility.

  • Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the team.

  • Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.

  • Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
 
We have four primary goals:
 
  • high-quality care for all,
  • being a great place to work,
  • partnerships for impact, and
  • research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
 
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
 
  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,
  • we are inclusive, and
  • we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
 
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Support the Team Leader/Matron to ensure the ward/Department environment is safe, clean, comfortable and well maintained in line with patient and public expectations. 

  •  Ensure that the delivery of care to own patients and for all patients when in charge meet the standards determined by the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader.

  • Ensure that self and team member’s act at all times to provide a personalised service to patients in accordance with agreed standards and promotes quality, diversity and rights.

  • Contribute to setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care to the optimum level and lead the improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.

  • In the absence of the Team Leader ensure there is adequate support, safe mentorship and supervision of learner nurses and all staff.

  • Proactively seek feedback on patient and public experience in order to address concerns in a timely manner and build on success.

(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details)

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of extensive years post registration experience of which a number of them are in the capacity of Nurse In Charge within the speciality
  • Good understanding of quality, safety and risk management
  • Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise
Desirable criteria
  • Audit experience / research skills

Training and qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RGN/ODP – First Level
  • Have completed a Practice Assessor preparation day and have recent experience in supporting/assessing learners' practice in the workplace
  • Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development
Desirable criteria
  • Clinical leadership program

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi disciplinary team
  • Good verbal and written skills
Desirable criteria
  • Computer literacy

Planning and organisation

Essential criteria
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Evidence of successful change management

Rescource utilisation

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoCare quality commission - Goodhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident committedHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Cat Davies
Job title
Team leader- ODP
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0116 258 8372
Additional information

Sharon Thomas - Matron

[email protected]

0116 257 4505

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