Are you an experienced Orthopaedic Nurse or ODP looking for your next role?
Would you like to improve patient outcomes by promoting and maintaining high standards within theatres?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the Team Leader role in Orthopaedics and Trauma within theatres at our Southend site.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the Theatre Manager on both the management and development of our brilliant team. Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and supporting the orthopaedics and trauma team to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
Collaborating with the Theatre Manager to implement and maintain best practices.
Overseeing the day-to-day operations within the orthopaedics and trauma department.
Providing mentorship and guidance to team members to foster professional growth and development.
We are looking for a dedicated and skilled professional who is passionate about making a difference in patient care. If you are ready to take on a leadership role and contribute to the success of our theatres, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join our team and be a part of a dynamic and supportive environment where your expertise will be valued and your career can thrive.
Oversee the efficient management and coordination of the Trauma and Orthopaedics theatre ensuring high quality patient care and service delivery.
* This role requires strong leadership, clinical expertise and effective team management to support both staff and patients.
* Provide strong professional leadership to enhance quality of care and boost staff morale.
* Serve as a role model for behaviors that foster a blame-free culture and promote teamwork.
* Participate in the 24-hour operational management of the Main Theatre unit.
* Communicate daily with the designated Floor Person (Main Theatre Coordinator) and Floor Consultants to ensure smooth workflow.
* Identify business continuity challenges and implement solutions, with support where required.
* Take responsibility for ensuring adequate staffing for theatre list and escalate concerns to the Theatre Manager.
* Advise the Theatre Manager on resource requirements and ensure the specialty operates within budget constraints.
* Maintain high standards of clinical care, ensuring patient and staff safety in all activities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
For full details of this interesting role, please see attached job description, but these include:
Maintain high standards of clinical care, ensuring that all actions are carried out with full regard for safety of patients and staff involved.
Strong professional leadership qualities are required at this level. It is critical to the quality of care and staff morale.
We look forward to your application
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.