Job summary
Job Title - Anaesthetic & Recovery Theatre Team Leader
Hours per
Perm/Fixed Term-Permanent
Salary -£35,392 - £42,618 pa
Closing Date-14/05/2024
Interview Date-03/06/2024
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
Careers at George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference'
Main duties of the job
1. Deliver a high standard of perioperative care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
2. To provide skilled clinical assistance to the anaesthetic and recovery teams.
3. Undertakes and document comprehensive, systematic and accurate perioperative care assessment of the physical social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
4. Creates and utilizes opportunities to promote health and wellbeing of patients in their care.
5. Leads a perioperative team to manage a group of patients throughout a shift.
6. Working within the NMC/HCPC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising one's own abilities and limitations.
7. Maintain a good standard of communication with the multi-disciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives, and colleagues.
8. To ensure 24-hour cover, working rotational shifts to include earlies, lates, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
9. Influence and monitor the standards of direct patient care delivery in accordance with best practice and operational protocols and guidelines.
10. Promote good working relationships within the perioperative teams providing appropriate advice and support.
11. Facilitate the development of standards of care and assist with the implementation of appropriate monitoring techniques.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
E ffective Open Communication
e x cellence and safety in everything we do
C hallenge but support
E xpect respect and dignity
L ocal health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
12. Deliver a high standard of perioperative care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.
13. To provide skilled clinical assistance to the anaesthetic and recovery teams.
14. Undertakes and document comprehensive, systematic and accurate perioperative care assessment of the physical social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
15. Creates and utilizes opportunities to promote health and wellbeing of patients in their care.
16. Leads a perioperative team to manage a group of patients throughout a shift.
17. Working within the NMC/HCPC Guidelines and Trust Policies recognising ones own abilities and limitations.
18. Maintain a good standard of communication with the multi-disciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives, and colleagues.
19. To ensure 24-hour cover, working rotational shifts to include earlies, lates, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
20. Influence and monitor the standards of direct patient care delivery in accordance with best practice and operational protocols and guidelines.
21. Promote good working relationships within the perioperative teams providing appropriate advice and support.
22. Facilitate the development of standards of care and assist with the implementation of appropriate monitoring techniques.
23. Managerial Ensure that all staff working within the Policies, Procedures of the Trust in line with NMC/HCPC Guidelines. Ensure that adequate resources are available to meet the needs of the patients. Assist with the management of the department resources in an efficient and effective manner. Ensure that all equipment for patient use is kept in good working order Ensure that adequate skill mix is available to meet the needs of the patients. Planning the appropriate skill mix and staffing levels using competent duty rostering skills. Make every effort to remedy deficits should they arise. If deficits are irresolvable contacting the appropriate Senior Staff for support. Support Senior Team Leader in ensure that concerns and complaints from patients, visitors or colleagues are resolved where possible and report to Theatre Manager Be conversant with all Trust Emergency Procedures. Use computerised systems to support the provision of patient care and treatment. Deputise for the Senior Team Leader. As part of the Directorate Team assist with the development and implementation of the Trusts Business Plan and Strategy for Nursing.
24. Educational and Training Maintaining a positive attitude to continuing professional education to enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for safe and effective perioperative practice. Maintaining standards by ensuring that evidenced based practice underpins all health care inventions. Participate in Trust Appraisal System Possess a clear understanding of Clinical Governance in relation to standards In collaboration with the Senior Team Leader and the Theatres Professional Development Team, ensure effective orientation, supervision and mentorship programmes are in place. Facilitate the development of perioperative practice founded on up-to-date information and research. Create a learning environment which actively facilitates learning. Undertake training sessions in theatre environment evaluating effectiveness within clinical care in patients using appropriate audit tools. To take responsibility for professional development including Statutory and Mandatory training for self and others as per Trust policy.
Professional
25. Ensures that the Senior Team Leader/Theatre Manager is informed of any Professional concerns at the earliest opportunity.
26. Ensure that Revalidation requirements for NMC/HCPC Registration are
adhered to.
27. Ensures current registration with NMC/HCPC of all Registered Practitioners
28. To act as an ambassador for the clinical environment promoting a professional approach to leadership
Human Resources
29. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff below Band 6.
Ensure that the off duty/daily work rota meets the needs of the service considering the skill-mix required for the theatre sessions scheduled
Ensure that the Annual Leave/Bank Holiday entitlement meets the needs of the staff, skill mix and service requirement
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
30. Minimum of 3 years post registration within the Perioperative environment
31. Evidence of Continual Professional Development
32. Ability to lead a Team
Desirable
33. Experience of Clinical Audit
34. Experience of Resource Management
35. Band 6 experience within the Perioperative environment
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
36. Registered General Nurse and / or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
37. Mentoring & Assessing Award
38. Leadership Development
Skills and Abilities
Essential
39. Experience within a specific speciality / skill relevant to post
40. Experienced Recovery Practitioner
41. Experienced Anaesthetic PractitioneR
Personal Qualities
Essential
42. Excellent communication skills
43. Enthusiastic
44. Positive working relationships
45. Ability to motivate others
46. Good Health record
47. Proved leadership skills
48. Good organisational skills
49. Ability to work under pressure to meet required deadlines
50. Evidence based practice
51. Computer literate
Other
Essential
52. A commitment to Equality & Diversity