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Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Coordinator / Deputy Theatre Manager

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Job summary

The role is to provide clear and effective leadership within the peri-operative environment to enable nursing/theatre teams to develop both professionally and clinically.

The post holder will deputise as required in the absence of the Theatre Matron or when the Theatre Matron is unavailable.

The post holder will provide clear direction to ensure the optimum quality care is provided for all patients within resources available. The post holder will participate in the regular rota of co-ordinating the daily activities of the theatre department.

The post holder has a responsibility for the provision of clinical expertise, by undertaking weekly clinical days to maintain skills, and will act as a resource for other theatre staff and as a role model for the theatre teams.

To have overall accountability and responsibility for the clinical area and to manage relevant staff, financial material, governance and quality agendas and information resources in partnership with appropriate personnel.

Responsibility for ensuring a high standard of training and support is provided for all staff within the department.

To organise and prioritise care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, delivering a high level of care in all areas of peri-operative setting, anaesthetics, scrub, recovery or circulating roles.

To undertake/supervise specific projects/audits related to the professional development of nursing and peri-operative care.

Main duties of the job

Provide operational and strategic direction for the clinical areas by being involved in the decision making process and giving information to assist service development.

The post holder will deputise as required in the absence of the Theatre Matron or when the Theatre Matron is unavailable.

To be wholly accountable for the management of the clinical area, whilst guided by Trust policies and guidelines. To ensure all staff work within the boundaries of clinical governance and clinical risk, investigating clinical incidents as necessary.

Work within the Trust risk management and governance guidelines, reporting and investigating adverse events in speciality area, develop and implement plans for remedial action. Promoting a culture of openness and transparency which reflects a just and fair approach.

Managing informal complaints - promoting local resolution and responding to formal complaints.

Be responsible for recruitment and selection of staff in accordance with Trust policy.

To roster and deploy staff effectively and flexibly. Ensuring the staff skill mix meets the needs of patients in the Theatre unit within the resources available.

Establish clear support mechanisms for grade and career progression.

Demonstrate people management skills, delegation, negotiation and assertiveness as appropriate. To perform sickness return's, appraisals, disciplinaries and grievance under the guidance of Human Resources.

About us

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes usthe specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:

Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652

Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf

Details

Date posted

07 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

159-LWH-282-23

Job locations

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details Please see detailed job description for more information and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details Please see detailed job description for more information and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualification in O.D.P. or R.G.N.
  • Recognised theatre qualification or equivalent
  • Degree educated or working towards completion
  • Teaching and assessing qualification
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Registered with HPC
  • Registered with NMC
  • Post reg. certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Has significant experience in a senior position in a Gynae and Obstetric theatre environment.
  • Can demonstrate expertise in theatre nursing.
  • Can demonstrate experience of leading a team.
  • Evidence of producing teaching packages.
  • Can demonstrate examples of successful change management.
  • Can demonstrate the ability to organise and prioritise workload.
  • Has had previous budgetary responsibility.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations.
  • Able to demonstrate effective management, interpersonal, problem solving and decision making skills.
  • Able to establish effective working relationships internal and external to the Trust with multi-disciplinary staff.
  • Able to integrate fully with managers Clinical Directors and clinicians.
  • Able to manage all aspects of HR including identifying training needs, carry out risk assessments, staff appraisals, performance management, etc.
  • Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills relating to maintaining good governance and quality agendas
  • Excellent written verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to comment on complex reports and formulate policies.
  • Evidence of the ability to lead, manage, coordinate, delegate and motivate a theatre team.
  • Understanding of the skills and knowledge required to develop team members.
  • Experience of mentorship and an ability to identify learning and development needs.

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

  • Flexible working shifts pattern including nights, twilight's and on call.
  • Ability to work with an unpredictable workload and deal with traumatic situations when they arise.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualification in O.D.P. or R.G.N.
  • Recognised theatre qualification or equivalent
  • Degree educated or working towards completion
  • Teaching and assessing qualification
  • Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Registered with HPC
  • Registered with NMC
  • Post reg. certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Has significant experience in a senior position in a Gynae and Obstetric theatre environment.
  • Can demonstrate expertise in theatre nursing.
  • Can demonstrate experience of leading a team.
  • Evidence of producing teaching packages.
  • Can demonstrate examples of successful change management.
  • Can demonstrate the ability to organise and prioritise workload.
  • Has had previous budgetary responsibility.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations.
  • Able to demonstrate effective management, interpersonal, problem solving and decision making skills.
  • Able to establish effective working relationships internal and external to the Trust with multi-disciplinary staff.
  • Able to integrate fully with managers Clinical Directors and clinicians.
  • Able to manage all aspects of HR including identifying training needs, carry out risk assessments, staff appraisals, performance management, etc.
  • Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills relating to maintaining good governance and quality agendas
  • Excellent written verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to comment on complex reports and formulate policies.
  • Evidence of the ability to lead, manage, coordinate, delegate and motivate a theatre team.
  • Understanding of the skills and knowledge required to develop team members.
  • Experience of mentorship and an ability to identify learning and development needs.

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

  • Flexible working shifts pattern including nights, twilight's and on call.
  • Ability to work with an unpredictable workload and deal with traumatic situations when they arise.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Matron

David Molyneaux

david.molyneaux@lwh.nhs.uk

01517024405

Details

Date posted

07 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

159-LWH-282-23

Job locations

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS


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