University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Team Leader Anaesthetics

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Job summary

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a team to help develop our operating department and future proof our service following the creation of a foundation trust. We are looking for a motivated and dynamic person who embraces change through the process of continuous improvement, to ensure our values are achieved to the put the patient first.

We require an experienced Anaesthetic Nurse/ODP to work at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton which is now one of the specialist hospitals caring for patients with major trauma across the region.

You will be leading a team working with management and other healthcare professionals as well as supporting junior staff to deliver high quality evidence based care.

We have 9 Operating theatres in the department, we are open 24/7 and we employ 150 staff. It is a very interesting place to work no two days are the same.

Complex Trauma & Orthopaedic
Complex Plastics
CEPOD Theatre
Complex Gynae Oncology
Complex ENT/Max Fax Oncology
Complex Digestive Diseases
Emergency Vascular
Obstetrics
Interventional Suite /Polytrauma

Main duties of the job

As the Anaesthetic Team Leader you would be responsible for managing the anaesthetic staff in conjunction with the other team leaders to provide daily operational management whilst also working with the theatre managers and other healthcare professionals to build the foundations to realise the trust's aim to provide excellent care every time.

You will support the team to prepare a wide range of specialist equipment and drugs, including anaesthetic machines, intravenous equipment and devices that safely secure the patient's airway during anaesthesia.

In partnership with the Clinical Directors Directorate Matron and Clinical theatre Manager you will implement and lead the framework for clinical governance and patient safety including monitoring its effectiveness

You will expected to supervise junior colleagues and unqualified members of our team staff ensuring that all staff is able to provide the highest standard of care through evidence based practice.

The trust's Job Descriptions and Person Specification is attached for more detailed information.

About us

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Date posted

19 July 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

279-5479607-JUL23

Job locations

The Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work professionally within the Codes set by the NMC/HPC
Maintain a high level of CPD and competence to practice within the theatre environment, keeping up to date with legislation and NatSSIPS
Lead on Directorate Nursing initiatives for the department and across our other hospital theatre departments.
Support PFIS the trust's strategy to put the patient first and drive improvements forward to reduce inefficiencies .
Ensure Systems and processes are in place to maintain safety in the work place for the patients, staff and visitors.

The department has an excellent practice development team, who support staff education and Welfare.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work professionally within the Codes set by the NMC/HPC
Maintain a high level of CPD and competence to practice within the theatre environment, keeping up to date with legislation and NatSSIPS
Lead on Directorate Nursing initiatives for the department and across our other hospital theatre departments.
Support PFIS the trust's strategy to put the patient first and drive improvements forward to reduce inefficiencies .
Ensure Systems and processes are in place to maintain safety in the work place for the patients, staff and visitors.

The department has an excellent practice development team, who support staff education and Welfare.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

Registered Nurse NMC/Registered ODP/Anaesthetic Course for RN
Evidence of extensive post registration experience
Evidence of Management Leadership training

Desirable

Theatre Qualifiaction or evidence of study at diploma/degree level
Extensive experience as a Senior Theatre Practitioner
Audit and Research Evidence based practice

Person Specification

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

Registered Nurse NMC/Registered ODP/Anaesthetic Course for RN
Evidence of extensive post registration experience
Evidence of Management Leadership training

Desirable

Theatre Qualifiaction or evidence of study at diploma/degree level
Extensive experience as a Senior Theatre Practitioner
Audit and Research Evidence based practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

The Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

The Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

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