Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
In support of the Theatre Clinical Manager, the post holder is responsible for the operational management of designated elective orthopaedic theatres within Central Middlesex Hospital including budgetary awareness, clinical governance, and staff development and training.
In conjunction with the other Senior Registered Theatre Nurses - Orthopaedic is responsible for the operational management of the Operating Theatres in the absence of the Clinical Theatre Manager. The post holder will have responsibility for effective theatre utilisation, ensuring lists start promptly, delays are minimized, and throughput is maintained.
The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi- disciplinary team within their sphere of influence. The post holder will be involved in the development of protocols / guidelines and patient information.
The service will be working six days per week and to meet the needs of the Trust’s services you may also be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work.
Required to participate in the on-call rota for CMH Theatres
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
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Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
1. Registered Nurse with Theatre Course
2. Registered ODP
Desirable criteria
3. Level 6 or above academic qualification
4. Management qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
5. Extensive experience as Band 6 Scrub Team Leader
6. Extensive knowledge of elective Orthopaedic Scrub procedures
Desirable criteria
7. Management of instrument and implant loan
8. Evidence of continuous professional development
Skill and Ability
Essential criteria
9. High level of organisational skill
10. Demonstrable teaching and facilitation skill in practice development
11. IT skill in using Power point, Word and Excel package
Desirable criteria
12. Change management skill
13. People management Skill
Value and Attribute
Essential criteria
14. Demonstrate HEART value and compression in practice
15. Analytical and reflective in practice improvement
Desirable criteria
16. Flexible approach to service provision
17. Research orientated