Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to expand and develop our Theatre leadership team, to provide strong leadership within our Theatre teams.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner, with a passion for the relevant speciality, who will be dedicated to developing our service.
Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide the highest standard of patient care.
Ensuring effective use of budget and resource to maintain a effective service and meet theatre utilisation targets.
There may be an element of cross site working required to meet the service needs.
Main duties of the job
Have continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the department/team, providing management and professional leadership for the theatre/ PACU team.
Have the responsibility for ensuring the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care are maintained to a high standard.
Hold the management responsibility for the administrative and financial
aspects of the ward/department.
Working for our organisation
Trust Information Pack:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
4. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
5. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
6. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
7. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a range of provider
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
8. Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Level 1) or qualified Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration
9. Recognised teaching certificate or equivalent experience
10. Educated to degree level Evidence of CPD relevant to current role
11. Willing to undergo training as necessary to undertake role
Desirable criteria
12. Knowledge of policies relating to the management of people
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential criteria
13. At least 18 months Band 6 experience in a Theatre or Post Anaesthetic Care setting
14. Working with a wide range of professionals
15. Awareness of current issues in Health Care Standards of Professional Practice
16. Insight into clinical specialty, current professional issues
Desirable criteria
17. Experience in investigating DATIX/ Complaints
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
18. Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload