Job summary
Come to Cornwall we have an exciting opportunity for an Anaesthetic Team Lead to join the team in the Operating Theatres and areas requiring anaesthetic support within RCHT.
An experienced senior anaesthetic Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner is required to lead and develop the anaesthetic team.
Responsible for over 40 registered staff, the post holder will support the development of the existing service and staff.
We regularly support learners from multiple disciplines.
You will need to be a good leader, communicator, role model and have excellent standards of practice.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the Team Leader (TL) position is to provide on-going professional and clinical leadership to the theatre care teams who are delivering perioperative care, whilst working collaboratively with the clinicians (surgeon and anaesthetist) as part of the wider multi-professional team.
The TL will assume the delegated responsibility for managing and leading the delivery of care, in a rostered shift, for patients entering the department.
This includes the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation for every individual patient's programme of care.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be a highly competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner setting the highest standards of care and ensuring the provision of excellent, evidence-based care for all patients / clients.
To act as a role model and skilled practitioner to inspire excellence, constantly demonstrating the highest standards of care and professionalism.
In the absence of the Anaesthetic Manager and the Deputy Anaesthetic Manager. The TL will be expected to take charge and deputise. The TL will assume the delegated responsibility for managing and leading the delivery of care, in rostered shift, for patients entering the department. This includes the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation for every individual patients programme of care.
Effective communication with all members of the multi-professional team and external agencies is an essential part of this role. The TL holds a shared responsibility for the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of the Theatre and Anaesthesia Division core and continuous plans, projects and initiatives.
With the support of the Anaesthetic manager, lead the recruitment and retention of a skilled, competent and effective anaesthetic service workforce for the clinical area and contribute to the identification of new clinical and support roles within their clinical specialty.
To ensure the development of all staff within their team.
To provide an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence-based practice and ensure that such evidence is reflected in clinical practice and subject to regular audit.
To represent their specialty and at times their division in corporate wide forums, operational groups and committees, providing an expert theatre contribution.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be a highly competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner setting the highest standards of care and ensuring the provision of excellent, evidence-based care for all patients / clients.
To act as a role model and skilled practitioner to inspire excellence, constantly demonstrating the highest standards of care and professionalism.
In the absence of the Anaesthetic Manager and the Deputy Anaesthetic Manager. The TL will be expected to take charge and deputise. The TL will assume the delegated responsibility for managing and leading the delivery of care, in rostered shift, for patients entering the department. This includes the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation for every individual patients programme of care.
Effective communication with all members of the multi-professional team and external agencies is an essential part of this role. The TL holds a shared responsibility for the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of the Theatre and Anaesthesia Division core and continuous plans, projects and initiatives.
With the support of the Anaesthetic manager, lead the recruitment and retention of a skilled, competent and effective anaesthetic service workforce for the clinical area and contribute to the identification of new clinical and support roles within their clinical specialty.
To ensure the development of all staff within their team.
To provide an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence-based practice and ensure that such evidence is reflected in clinical practice and subject to regular audit.
To represent their specialty and at times their division in corporate wide forums, operational groups and committees, providing an expert theatre contribution.
Person Specification
Qualification / registration
Essential
- NMC / HCPC registered
- Basic knowledge of information technology platforms eg excel
- Recognised Anaesthetic / theatre qualification
Desirable
- Information technology qualification
- Blood conservation qualification
Experience
Essential
- Anaesthetic Paediatric experience - Three years
- Anaesthetic Adult experience - Three years
- Mentor / coaching experience - Three years
- Obstetric experience
Desirable
- Audit - clinical / research experience
- Blood conservation experience
Person Specification
Qualification / registration
Essential
- NMC / HCPC registered
- Basic knowledge of information technology platforms eg excel
- Recognised Anaesthetic / theatre qualification
Desirable
- Information technology qualification
- Blood conservation qualification
Experience
Essential
- Anaesthetic Paediatric experience - Three years
- Anaesthetic Adult experience - Three years
- Mentor / coaching experience - Three years
- Obstetric experience
Desirable
- Audit - clinical / research experience
- Blood conservation experience
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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