Job Description
Job summary Job Title: Theatres Team Leader - General & Breast (Scrub, Practitioner) Hours per week: hours per week (Unsocial hours including weekends and occasional nights) Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum Please note if you commence in post prior to October 2024, you will be paid in line with 2023/2024 agenda for change pay scales. Closing Date: 25th September 2024 Interview Date: 7th October 2024 This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. #JoinTeamEliot Main duties of the job To support the Senior Team Leaders/Theatre Manager to manage a team of practitioners ensuring the development and maintenance of high standards of Perioperative careTo take responsibility for the day-to-day operational and resource management of the clinical areaTo take the lead for specific areas of professional practice as delegated by the Senior Team LeadersActs as a leader, delegating appropriate tasks and supervising the standard of care delivered by more junior qualified staff, unqualified staff and student nurses/ODP's in the perioperative teamTo take responsibility for operational and financial resource management, as delegated by Senior Team Leaders / Theatre ManagerTo deputise for the Senior Team Leaders in their absence In conjunction with the Professional Development Team, (Theatres), assist with the Training & Development Programmes for the following group of staff: Preceptorship of Newly Qualified Practitioners,Training & Development programmes Registered PractitionersReturn to Practice staffMentorship of Nursing/ODP studentsMentorship/Training & Development programmes Support Worker Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to patients in the perioperative environment About us Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:Effective Open Communicationexcellence and safety in everything we doChallenge but supportExpect respect and dignityLocal health that inspires confidenceBenefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking. Job description Job responsibilities Deliver a high standard of perioperative care without direct supervision, based upon a sound evidence base.To provide skilled clinical assistance to the surgical, anaesthetic and recovery teams.Undertakes and document comprehensive, systematic and accurate perioperative care assessment of the physical social and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.Creates and utilizes opportunities to promote health and wellbeing of patients in their care.Ensure that all staff working within the Policies, Procedures of the Trust in line with NMC/HCPC Guidelines.Ensure that adequate resources are available to meet the needs of the patients. Assist with the management of the department resources in an efficient and effective manner.Maintaining a positive attitude to continuing professional education in order to enhance knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for safe and effective perioperative practice.Maintaining standards by ensuring that evidenced based practice underpins all health care inventions.Ensures that the Senior Team Leader/Theatre Manager is informed of anyProfessional concerns at the earliest opportunity. For more information, please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification. Person Specification Qualification(s) and Professional Training Essential Professional qualification- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner Desirable Mentoring and assessing Leadership development Experience and Knowledge Essential Relevant clinical experience in the Operating Department Demonstrate commitment and ability to lead a team and support staff Evidence of Continual Professional Development Desirable Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage resources Experience of Clinical Audit Band 6 experience Skills and Abilities Essential Proven clinical skills within speciality relevant to post Desirable Experienced recovery practitioner Personal Qualities Essential Excellent communication skills Enthusiastic Positive working relationships Ability to motivate others Good Health Record Proven leadership skills Good organisational skills Ability to work under pressure Evidence based practice Computer literate Other Essential Able to work flexibly during work hours to cover department needs Trust Values Essential Effective Open Communication Excellence and Safety in all That We do Challenge but Support Expect Respect and Dignity Local Healthcare that Inspires Confidence