Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: 7 day working week
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 177-ELEC-6489979-A
- Employer
- James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- James Paget University Hospitals Foundation Trust
- Town
- Great Yarmouth
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Theatre Nurse/ODP
NHS AfC: Band 6
Patent and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by:
- Putting patients first
- Aiming to get it right
- Recognising that everybody counts
- Doing everything openly and honestly
Job overview
We are looking for a number of highly motivated individuals to be part of the team leadership in theatres. This exciting opportunity will mean you are part of theatre teams that require you to have expert knowledge in one of the General Surgical Specialities but also proficient in another and the willingness to learn multiple.
You will have the motivation, vision and leadership qualities necessary to lead a successful multidisciplinary team. As a key member of the senior team you will be pivotal in providing the assurance that high standards of care, staff support and development are being delivered within the theatre complex.
You will be given the opportunity to develop skills in theatre coordination and training in Surgical First Assistant.
You must be a registered Nurse (NMC) or a registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) able to assist with anesthetics or willing to under take the course.
Main duties of the job
To assist and support the Clinical Operations manager in the effective management and utilisation of all theatre resources and to deputise for the Clinical Operations manager on occasions as required.
Demonstrate appropriate managerial skills and knowledge to help facilitate the smooth running of the theatre complex. Address poor practice standards, values and behaviors and escalate where appropriate.
Recognise the need for own development to be relevant to expectations of role and on-going development of service, including internal competencies and academic leadership requirements.
Work independently to manage material resources effectively, making sure stock and pharmacy resources are maintained at all times.
Plan e-rosters in line with trusts KPI requirements, identifying the skill and manpower requirement of the team.
Understand budget setting and contribute to cost improvement programmes.
Working for our organisation
Maintain standards of conduct to sustain public confidence in accordance with NMC/HCPC directives.
Act in a professional manner towards patients, relatives, visitors and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
To participate in Personal Development Planning.
To participate in ongoing personal, professional and management development in line with the responsibilities of the post
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Contribute to the development and compliance of Standard Operating Procedures and Policies within the theatre complex, utilising benchmarking, risk assessments and best practice guidelines.
Demonstrate expertise in at least one theatre speciality and a willingness to become proficient in a further two and competent in all.
Ensure theatre practice meets national, professional and local guidance.
Key responsibility to maintain quality and safety providing assurance daily and participate in Tendable auditing and peer reviews.
Actively promote sharing of good practice and dissemination of information following attendance on courses or study days in weekly emails.
Following completion of appropriate training, performs expanded roles within the clinical area such as: Surgical First Assistant (SFA) role and carrying out venepuncture and cannulation.
Leads by example demonstrating excellent professional and clinical standards whilst empowering others.
Provides a supportive environment, which is conducive to learning for all staff and students. In line with a mentorship qualification.
Demonstrates understanding of own accountability being able to delegate work and refer to other professionals.
Demonstrates ability to take on the role of patient advocate and promotes this within the team.
When required, acts as an effective link practitioner to appropriate groups.
Communicates effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external
agencies as appropriate.
Demonstrates and promotes within the team the provision of care that maintains the privacy and dignity of patients
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RGN or ODP
- First degree or relevant experience
- Evidence of on-going CPD at relevant level
- Management Diploma or equivalent experience
- Leadership qualification or equivalent level of experience
Desirable criteria
- Master’s Degree or working towards
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Extensive post registration experience including proven track record of senior operational/service management experience in the NHS in relation to Theatres
- Experience of managing staff
- Positive experience of change management within an elective setting
- Experience of working with a range of IT systems
Desirable criteria
- Experience of business planning and preparation of business cases
Skills, Abilities & Competencies
Essential criteria
- Developed clinical knowledge base within the Elective Division
- Good understanding and knowledge of NHS Performance Targets, CQC fundamentals of care
- Developed decision making skills, both clinically and operationally based
- Positive problem solving approach
- Aware of broader issues in relation to areas of responsibility, both nationally and corporately and can relate these to clinical areas
- Able to both participate in and lead multidisciplinary teams
- Strong negotiating skills
- Personal Qualities:- able to lead through empowerment, ability to build relationships, ability to lead, address and participate in professional and public forums, calm and confident manner, motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to motivate others and a positive challenging aptitude
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tom Williams
- Job title
- Clinical Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01493 452328
- Additional information
To arrange an informal visit to the department or for further information please contact Tom Williams or Shannon Carter (Clinical Operations Managers)
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