Job summary
CLINICAL TEAM LEADER (CTL)
BAND 6 - ENT as part of the General Team
IPT (In Patient Theatres)
Are you ready to further develop your management and leadership skills within the operating theatre?
Can you, under direction, and in support of the Clinical Team Manager (CTM), provide leadership, effectively manage and co-ordinate patient activity, staffing and utilisation within the clinical area?
This is an opportunity for a permanent role in the General Team looking after ENT in Main Theatres
You will need:
- To be HCPC/NMC Registered ODP/Nurse
- An excellent working knowledge of Ear, Nose & Throat
- A sound knowledge of skills required in other specialties
- To be able provide a high standard of care for patients undergoing both elective and emergency surgical procedures
- To provide leadership and support for junior staff
- To take an active role in the co-ordination of patient care and the management of required resources
- To be able to manage staff rotas, allocation and annual leave
Main duties of the job
You must have at least 2 years Theatre experience with a good understanding of ENT surgery. A good work ethic with ability to bring the whole surgical team with you to deliver evidence-based nursing care.
You must be able to operate Laser as well as all the specialist equipment frequently used in ENT.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for full details.
Communication:
- Ensure that all staff are trained and are competent to use equipment in the clinical area, liaising with Theatre Training Department.
- Effect the dissemination of information to allow staff to take responsibility for decision making within the team.
- Support the provision of relevant clinical learning experiences in an approved environment, in liaison with the Theatre Training Department.
- Maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas of the Trust
- Actively seek research findings which will support clinical practice and participate actively with research opportunities within theatre.
- Deputise for the Clinical Team Manager, taking responsibility for an identified group of patients, ensuring that all events involving these patients are co-ordinated, documented, and communicated to the appropriate people at the right time.
- Adhere to legal requirements of the Trust, the Nursing and Midwifery Council and HPC e.g., record keeping
- Assist in the development of communication systems and maintain existing effective systems within the clinical area with nursing, the multi-disciplinary team, support services staff and with patient, relatives and carers.
- Planning and organisational Skills:
- Assist with the management of resources in the clinical area within the agreed budget
- Ensure that all staff are trained and are competent to use equipment in the clinical area, liaising with Theatre Training Department
- Assist and support the Theatre manager/team leader in the overall management of the area, organise and deploy staff ensuring appropriate cover to meet patients' demands.
- Provide managerial support to the Departments out of hours service
- In conjunction with Line Manager, take responsibility for recruitment, in line with the Trusts procedure
- Clinical Duties:
- Deliver a high-quality service for all patients within sphere of responsibility
- Accept responsibility for the day-to-day management of patient activity ensuring the service provided is maintained at a high standard
- Participate in both elective and emergency cover for the unit.
- Act as role model and be a credible practitioner within the clinical area
- Evaluate the service provision in conjunction with the line manager and ensure agreed Trust standards are adhered to
- Ensure that all staff are trained and are competent to use equipment in the clinical area, liaising with Theatre Training Department.
- Monitor and evaluate the standards of practice within the Theatre team, promoting a patient centred approach to care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for full details.
Communication:
- Ensure that all staff are trained and are competent to use equipment in the clinical area, liaising with Theatre Training Department.
- Effect the dissemination of information to allow staff to take responsibility for decision making within the team.
- Support the provision of relevant clinical learning experiences in an approved environment, in liaison with the Theatre Training Department.
- Maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all areas of the Trust
- Actively seek research findings which will support clinical practice and participate actively with research opportunities within theatre.
- Deputise for the Clinical Team Manager, taking responsibility for an identified group of patients, ensuring that all events involving these patients are co-ordinated, documented, and communicated to the appropriate people at the right time.
- Adhere to legal requirements of the Trust, the Nursing and Midwifery Council and HPC e.g., record keeping
- Assist in the development of communication systems and maintain existing effective systems within the clinical area with nursing, the multi-disciplinary team, support services staff and with patient, relatives and carers.
- Planning and organisational Skills:
- Assist with the management of resources in the clinical area within the agreed budget
- Ensure that all staff are trained and are competent to use equipment in the clinical area, liaising with Theatre Training Department
- Assist and support the Theatre manager/team leader in the overall management of the area, organise and deploy staff ensuring appropriate cover to meet patients' demands.
- Provide managerial support to the Departments out of hours service
- In conjunction with Line Manager, take responsibility for recruitment, in line with the Trusts procedure
- Clinical Duties:
- Deliver a high-quality service for all patients within sphere of responsibility
- Accept responsibility for the day-to-day management of patient activity ensuring the service provided is maintained at a high standard
- Participate in both elective and emergency cover for the unit.
- Act as role model and be a credible practitioner within the clinical area
- Evaluate the service provision in conjunction with the line manager and ensure agreed Trust standards are adhered to
- Ensure that all staff are trained and are competent to use equipment in the clinical area, liaising with Theatre Training Department.
- Monitor and evaluate the standards of practice within the Theatre team, promoting a patient centred approach to care.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Nurse on part 1 or 12 of the NMC Register OR ODP /DipHE ODP registered on HCP
Desirable
- ENB 998 or C&G 730
- A1 Assessors award
- ENB 176 /183/182 or equivalent
- Preparation for Mentorship
- Diploma or Degree pathway
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- 2 years at Band 5 in a peri-operative environment
- Team management experience
- Experience of staff supervision and training
- In depth knowledge of ENT Surgical instrumentation especially Major Ear Surgery instrumentation
Desirable
- Foundation Management course
- Managing People/Change Module
Skills and abilities
Essential
- In-depth knowledge & use of ENT equipment: Laser Core knowledge, Nerve monitor, ENT Microscope, Stryker Drill, Coblator
Desirable
- Technical ability
- Desire to embrace technical change
Personal qualities
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties
- Passionate
- Ability to implement change
- Demonstrate self motivation and initiative
- Able to manage people sensitively and effectively
- Act as role model
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Nurse on part 1 or 12 of the NMC Register OR ODP /DipHE ODP registered on HCP
Desirable
- ENB 998 or C&G 730
- A1 Assessors award
- ENB 176 /183/182 or equivalent
- Preparation for Mentorship
- Diploma or Degree pathway
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- 2 years at Band 5 in a peri-operative environment
- Team management experience
- Experience of staff supervision and training
- In depth knowledge of ENT Surgical instrumentation especially Major Ear Surgery instrumentation
Desirable
- Foundation Management course
- Managing People/Change Module
Skills and abilities
Essential
- In-depth knowledge & use of ENT equipment: Laser Core knowledge, Nerve monitor, ENT Microscope, Stryker Drill, Coblator
Desirable
- Technical ability
- Desire to embrace technical change
Personal qualities
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties
- Passionate
- Ability to implement change
- Demonstrate self motivation and initiative
- Able to manage people sensitively and effectively
- Act as role model
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).
