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 an 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
To be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the service, including planning the work of the team, deployment and supervision of the staff and the department.
·Overall responsibility for the economic use of all resources. Holds delegated budget. Responsibility for the control and monitoring of budgets as required, providing the General Manger and Operational manager with relevant specialist information regarding budgets, e.g., knowledge of competitors / costs / alternatives. This includes negotiating with relevant parties to achieve the most economic use of the budget.
·Lead a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality specialist service to patients and users.
·Responsible for the identification and provision of core and specialist development within the area. Working with the Theatre and PACU education team to develop training and development programs, using external and internal resources as appropriate.
·Maintain custody of drugs and ensure legal requirements and hospital regulations regarding their administration are observed.
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 generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
4. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
5. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
6. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
7. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
8. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
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 you 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
9. Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Level 1) or qualified Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration
10. Recognised teaching certificate or equivalent experience
11. Educated to degree level Evidence of CPD relevant to current role
12. Willing to undergo training as necessary to undertake role
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
13. At least 3 years post registration experience in a Theatre or Post Anaesthetic Care setting
14. At least 18 months Band 6 experience in a Theatre or Post Anaesthetic Care setting
15. Working with a wide range of professionals
16. Awareness of current issues in Health Care Standards of Professional Practice
17. Insight into clinical specialty, current professional issues
Desirable criteria
18. Knowledge of policies relating to the management of people
19. Experience in the writing of rota’s
20. Experience in investigating DATIX/ Complaints
21. Budget management