Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 177-ELEC-6438767-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
The post is part of the new elective hub
We are looking for a highly motivated individual 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 specialism but also proficient in another and the willingness to learn multiple.
Main duties of the job
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.
You must be a registered Nurse (NMC) or a registered Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) able to assist with anaesthetics 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 behaviours 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
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we wil look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
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, participate in 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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- TBC
Skills & knowledge
Essential criteria
- TBC
values
Essential criteria
- TBC
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
- Ehren Harris
- Job title
- Clinical Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01493453229
List jobs with James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Nursing and Midwifery