Job summary Are you looking for a development opportunity? Are you someone who thrives working in a fast paced environment where every day brings different challenges? Then look no further! An exciting secondment opportunity to become part of the management team in Robot Theatres at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. Robot Theatres is an integral and rewarding service that will certainly keep you busy! We are looking for an experienced Operating Department Practitioner, Theatre/Anaesthetic Nurse who isready to take the next step in their continuing professional development. Can you demonstrate organisational skills such as time management, task prioritisation and development of others; through effective clinical, managerial/ leadership skills? Then this is the post for you! This Deputy Team leader post offers a multitude of experiences to enhance your managerial and clinical skills by working alongside skilled practitioners and members of the wider multi-disciplinary Team. Educational resources such as Centre for Clinical Practice, accredited Leadership/Development courses, degree modules funding and cultural ambassadors ensure equal opportunity career development. Main duties of the job Visible clinical expertise, leading multi-disciplinary teams daily to provide direction, effective and inspirational leadership within the area of responsibility. Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based care to patients. Co-ordination and supervision of staff involved in all aspects of clinical duties Deputise and manage the clinical area in absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the team. Actively contribute to the improvement of services and quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families. Act as a role model; mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students/learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff. About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by newvaluesand we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ Job description Job responsibilities Support Team Leader/Matron to ensure clinical environment is safe, clean, comfortable and well maintained in line with patient and public expectations. Ensure delivery of care to all patients when in charge meet the standards determined by the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader. Ensure self and team members provide a personalised service to patients in accordance with agreed standards and promotes quality, diversity and rights. Contribute to setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care to optimum levels and lead improvement of care through benchmarking, audit and research. In the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader ensure adequate support, safe mentorship and supervision of learner nurses and staff. Proactively seek feedback on patient and public experience in order to address concerns in a timely manner and build on success. (Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details) Job description Job responsibilities Support Team Leader/Matron to ensure clinical environment is safe, clean, comfortable and well maintained in line with patient and public expectations. Ensure delivery of care to all patients when in charge meet the standards determined by the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader. Ensure self and team members provide a personalised service to patients in accordance with agreed standards and promotes quality, diversity and rights. Contribute to setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care to optimum levels and lead improvement of care through benchmarking, audit and research. In the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader ensure adequate support, safe mentorship and supervision of learner nurses and staff. Proactively seek feedback on patient and public experience in order to address concerns in a timely manner and build on success. (Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details) Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN/First Level ODP Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development Evidence of ongoing professional development Desirable Clincal Leadership programme Degree in nursing or health related subject ITAPS Practitioner In Charge Programme Training & Experience Essential Completion of Practice Assessor preparation day and evidence of recent experience in supporting/assessing learners' practice in workplace Able to undertake the role of Practitioner in Charge and lead a Theatre on a day to day basis Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise Good understanding of quality, safety and risk management Desirable Audit experience/research skills Development of multi disciplinary working practices Demonstrates knowledge of clinical risk management Communication and relationship skills Essential Use initiative with ability to lead an co-ordinate a muti-disciplinary team Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills Dynamic, challenging individual, able to lead a team Able to influence other professional groups Effective Communicator and negotiator Acts as a Clinical Role model and Support for all Multi disciplinary learners within the ward or department. Participates in formal and informal teaching Desirable Computer literacy Project management Planning and Organisational Essential Examples of ability to prioritise Evidence of successful change management Desirable Innovative and creative leadership skills/techniques Resource Utilisation Essential Demonstrate understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where workload can be unpredictable Knowledge and understanding of budget responsibility to reduce waste Demonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working Basic knowledge of budgetary management Desirable Business planning experience Knowledge of budget managemen Skills Essential Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice Recognises own limitations Can analyse activity data and plans workforce accordingly. Demonstrate the ability to see problems arising and plan to avoid or manage them appropriately. Passed by occupational health as fit to undertake role. Desirable Business planning experience Previous budget management. Maintains sickness levels within Trust target. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN/First Level ODP Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development Evidence of ongoing professional development Desirable Clincal Leadership programme Degree in nursing or health related subject ITAPS Practitioner In Charge Programme Training & Experience Essential Completion of Practice Assessor preparation day and evidence of recent experience in supporting/assessing learners' practice in workplace Able to undertake the role of Practitioner in Charge and lead a Theatre on a day to day basis Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise Good understanding of quality, safety and risk management Desirable Audit experience/research skills Development of multi disciplinary working practices Demonstrates knowledge of clinical risk management Communication and relationship skills Essential Use initiative with ability to lead an co-ordinate a muti-disciplinary team Evidence of good written and verbal communication skills Dynamic, challenging individual, able to lead a team Able to influence other professional groups Effective Communicator and negotiator Acts as a Clinical Role model and Support for all Multi disciplinary learners within the ward or department. Participates in formal and informal teaching Desirable Computer literacy Project management Planning and Organisational Essential Examples of ability to prioritise Evidence of successful change management Desirable Innovative and creative leadership skills/techniques Resource Utilisation Essential Demonstrate understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where workload can be unpredictable Knowledge and understanding of budget responsibility to reduce waste Demonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working Basic knowledge of budgetary management Desirable Business planning experience Knowledge of budget managemen Skills Essential Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice Recognises own limitations Can analyse activity data and plans workforce accordingly. Demonstrate the ability to see problems arising and plan to avoid or manage them appropriately. Passed by occupational health as fit to undertake role. Desirable Business planning experience Previous budget management. Maintains sickness levels within Trust target. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address Leicester Royal Infirmary Hospital Infirmary Square Leicester LE1 5WW United Kingdom Employer's website