Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and ambitious individual to join the Theatres team at St Bartholomew's Hospital. We are seeking to recruit a Theatre Equipment Manager to support running of the operating theatres on the hospital site.
St Bartholomew’s Hospital provides cardiac, thoracic, breast and other cancer-based surgery. We have recently opened a new Breast Cancer Centre, expanding our operating theatres on the hospital site.
The successful applicant will be highly motivated, proactive and well organised with a strong sense of patient care. The ability to multitask and work under pressure in what can often be a busy environment is essential. It will be vital that this individual can work closely with a multi-disciplinary team but also work autonomously to deliver technical support to the Theatre and wider team. The post holder will be required to work in a clinical setting within theatres and will be line manager by the Theatres Matron with a reporting line to the Service Manager.
Candidates should have expertise with equipment management in a peri-operative or similar area, experience liaising with industry suppliers and understanding of procurement process. This is a fantastic opportunity for those wanting to work in a complex theatre setting delivering high quality care.
There will be opportunities for you to further your professional development within this role with both personal and leadership development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient running of the St Bartholomew's Hospital Theatre's equipment service and will be expected to contribute to the leadership team in Theatres. The role includes supporting with the purchasing and maintenance of equipment, instrumentation, and contracts.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Relevant degree qualification/training and experience
2. Evidence of on-going professional development in relevant area of speciality supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
3. Management qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
4. Leadership training ILM/ or equivalent
5. Masters’ Degree
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Experience of managing theatre equipment; including purchasing, contract management and management of resources.
7. Experience of audit / research based clinical practice
8. Experience of resource management
Desirable criteria
9. Experience of analysing detailed information
10. Experience of Project management
11. Budgetary management
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
12. Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
13. Awareness of government led and professional issues relating to patient care
14. Demonstrate an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this effects their role and the department
15. Knowledge of critical care and theatre equipment, including POCT devices
16. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
17. Strong leadership and team working skills
18. Computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft Word and other health databases
19. Ability to work unsupervised
20. Ability to motivate self and others
Desirable criteria
21. Ability to actively participate in and develop initiatives from the NHS Plan
22. Ability to use and Understand Electronic Patient Records (EPR/CRS)
23. Ability to interpret and analyse complex data and findings
24. Knowledge of decontamination and regulatory standards.
25. Knowledge and understanding of Quality Improvement
Other
Essential criteria
26. Ability to act as a role model
27. The ability to undertake reflective thinking on own practice
28. Enthusiasm / Motivation
Visa Sponsorship Information
This role is subject to UK immigration requirements. Where sponsorship is required, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa in accordance with current UK Visas and Immigration rules, including any salary, qualification, and role-specific requirements applicable at the time of appointment. Candidates who require sponsorship will only be considered where the post is eligible and where all sponsorship criteria can be met. Evidence of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.