Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated theatre anaesthetic practitioner to join our theatres as a team leader in anaesthetics. You will specialise as a senior anaesthetic practitioner within both obstetric and gynaecological theatres.
We are looking for forward thinking and highly motivated staff who can take the lead, acting as a role model to junior staff and facilitating new initiatives, change and policy development. Previous obstetric experience is desirable and applicants must have significant theatre experience.
The role advertised has an on-call requirement and as such please note the below when applying.
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust operates an On-Call service to ensure continuous, safe care for patients at Liverpool Women's Hospital. Staff members who are required to participate in the On-Call rota must be able to attend the hospital within 30 minutes of being called and therefore must live within a travel distance that allows them to reach the hospital within a 30-minute journey time.
Where this is not possible, individuals may make alternative arrangements to ensure compliance with the 30-minute requirement, for example temporarily staying with a friend, family member, or in other suitable accommodation located within close proximity to the hospital, any such arrangements would be at the individual's own expense.
Main duties of the job
Function as the lead practitioner for an operating theatre or a designated area, acting as a role model for the clinical team.
Demonstrate ability to function competently both as a leader and as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
Participate in the anaesthetic rota and be the lead practitioner when on duty and co-ordinate in Obstetric Theatres when required.
Act as a resource person to others, providing advice and support to the MDT, patients and relatives.
Assist in the management of the theatres to ensure excellence in patient care and to have responsibility for staff and service development.Develop the clinical protocols and SOPs.
Contribute to an effective, motivated and competent workforce and ensure that high quality standards are maintained and developed.
Contribute to the development of performance review in accordance with Trust policy. Be receptive to change with the Department and encourage new ideas and developments.
Demonstrate people management skills, delegation, negotiation and assertiveness as appropriate.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
To function as the lead practitioner for an operating theatre or a designated area.
To be a role model and peer support for anaesthetic practitioners
To assist in the management of the theatres to ensure excellence in patient care and to have responsibility for staff and service development.
Additional responsibilities are available within the job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To function as the lead practitioner for an operating theatre or a designated area.
To be a role model and peer support for anaesthetic practitioners
To assist in the management of the theatres to ensure excellence in patient care and to have responsibility for staff and service development.
Additional responsibilities are available within the job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in O.D.P. or RGN
- Anaesthetic qualification
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant theatre experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Documented evidence of a wide range of theatre skills
- Ability to demonstrate a mindset that embraces change as an opportunity
- Can demonstrate the ability to organise and prioritise workload
Skills, knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to develop and maintain good communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult circumstances
- Able to demonstrate effective management, interpersonal, problem solving and decision making skills
- Evidence of the ability to lead, manage, coordinate, delegate and motivate a theatre team and review performance
- Understanding of the skills and knowledge required to develop team members
- Experience of mentorship and an ability to identify learning and development needs
Personal Attributs
Essential
- Vale and respect of all individuals by actively adopting the core trust values and behaviours
- Good time management
- Self-Motivated
- Ability to identify own learning requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in O.D.P. or RGN
- Anaesthetic qualification
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant theatre experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Documented evidence of a wide range of theatre skills
- Ability to demonstrate a mindset that embraces change as an opportunity
- Can demonstrate the ability to organise and prioritise workload
Skills, knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to develop and maintain good communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult circumstances
- Able to demonstrate effective management, interpersonal, problem solving and decision making skills
- Evidence of the ability to lead, manage, coordinate, delegate and motivate a theatre team and review performance
- Understanding of the skills and knowledge required to develop team members
- Experience of mentorship and an ability to identify learning and development needs
Personal Attributs
Essential
- Vale and respect of all individuals by actively adopting the core trust values and behaviours
- Good time management
- Self-Motivated
- Ability to identify own learning requirements
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).
