Job summary
Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history
Join our multidisciplinary team of skilled and motivated staff who provide a high quality of care to our patients, both NHS and private. We are committed to your professional development and will provide you with a range of education and in-house training and one to one coaching co-ordinated by a dedicated Education Team, Senior Nursing and Operating Department Team in a variety of Specialties.
Ear Nose and Throat (Including Robotics)
Breast Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
Urology Open/Endoscopic/ Laparoscopic (Including Robotics)
Orthopaedics
Neuro-Surgery
To be successful in this role you will possess a passion for excellence and improvement by training, coaching and supporting all staff within the operating department, provide support for staff undertaking academic study, provide expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge, skill and practical experience, imparting specialist knowledge of clinical speciality. A HCPC or NMC registration without restrictions is also mandatory.
For further details / informal visitsplease contact Sherrane ClarkeSherrane.clarke@nhs.net or 020 33111456
Main duties of the job
- Be a professional role model, leading and co-ordinating the specialty team. Take continuing responsibility and accountability for the 24-hour management and organisation of the department. This involves managing a wide range of complex and sometimes conflicting priorities.
- Provide specialist perioperative advice Trust wide to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi professional team, in line with the local and national targets.
- Ensure that patient care remains the top priority at all times, placing their needs, safety and well-being at the centre of every decision md action.
- Maintain a flexible approach to clinical duties, adapting to changing needs and providing cover across specified areas as required to ensure seamless patient care.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with anaesthetic qualification or Registered Operating Department Practitioner (confirmed through NMC / HCPC professional body)
- Minimum requirement of Degree qualification and post registration qualification applicable to specialist area or equivalent experience.
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent teaching experience
Desirable
- Critical Care qualification or ALS/ILS
- MSc
- Evidence of research, audit or service improvement projects.
Experience
Essential
- Strong leadership and management experience in clinical setting
- Proficient in clinical governance, risk assessment and service improvement initiatives.
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- A professional role model. Practices according to policy and NMC Code
- Self-motivated, with drive and initiative. Able to work autonomously and within a team
- Able to process, retain and manage multiple, and complex, pieces of information
- Able to adapt and interact positively towards varied behaviours and personalities
Desirable
- Research and/or audit experience
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with anaesthetic qualification or Registered Operating Department Practitioner (confirmed through NMC / HCPC professional body)
- Minimum requirement of Degree qualification and post registration qualification applicable to specialist area or equivalent experience.
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent teaching experience
Desirable
- Critical Care qualification or ALS/ILS
- MSc
- Evidence of research, audit or service improvement projects.
Experience
Essential
- Strong leadership and management experience in clinical setting
- Proficient in clinical governance, risk assessment and service improvement initiatives.
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- A professional role model. Practices according to policy and NMC Code
- Self-motivated, with drive and initiative. Able to work autonomously and within a team
- Able to process, retain and manage multiple, and complex, pieces of information
- Able to adapt and interact positively towards varied behaviours and personalities
Desirable
- Research and/or audit 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).
