Overview
The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the allocated theatre specialities; including budget control, clinical governance, staff development and training. 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 the area they are accountable for. To be a clinical expert and hold continuing responsibility for the delivery of high quality patient care. To be responsible for the supervision and development of all nurses, practitioners, students and support workers. To effectively manage the designated specialty or specialty group resources including, budgets, human, financial and physical facilities. Develop and promote the role of theatre speciality or specialty group. To demonstrate clinical expertise in practice in own surgical speciality or specialty group. To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care using a defined model of care. To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust and theatre policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood. Theatre policies and procedures must be research based and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility, whilst being constantly monitored and reviewed. To ensure communication with patients and significant others is established, ensuring empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment. To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing / theatre records, in all formats, are maintained using appropriate documentation. Practice continuous responsibility for the allocated specialty or specialty group. To establish effective working relations with all members of the multidisciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary clinical practice, explore new ideas and introduce positive evidence-based change in line with local and national initiatives.
About the Trust
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Mission and Opportunities
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
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