Job summary
The successful post holder shall be responsible for the safe and effective running of the ENT, Max Fax, Urology and Dental Team service in the operating department. They will work collaboratively with their team leader colleagues and the other departments to ensure a smooth flow and patient experience through the surgical pathway.
They shall deputise for the matron in their absence and it shall be expected that they have a good understanding of bigger picture thinking to maximise resources.
At Homerton we have a main theatre department containing 6 theatres and a day surgery unit with three theatres.
We have just had approval to begin work on two new operating theatres which will be situated over beside our day surgery unit.
Main duties of the job
- To be a highly competent, knowledgeable, and visible practitioner within the specialty ensuring the provision of excellent, evidence-based nursing care for patients.
- Support effective clinical incidents reporting, lead investigations where required ensuing where any learning is found it is embedded and shared to promote an open culture where the team feel safe to raise concerns.
- Ensure that staff work in a professional manner and that you foster and enable a kind, transparent workplace where staff are proud to be part of your team.
- Support and maintain a safe environment by ensuring that equipment is checked, clinical areas are prepared for patients, trust policies are adhered to, faulty equipment is reported.
- To support appropriate workforce skill mix to provide the highest standard of safe care for patients
- To act as an advocate for the patient ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services.
- To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers, and other staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events.
- Support effective communication to ensure a safe environment for both patients and staff, taking responsibility and escalating any concerns to the relevant lead eg. IPC/Fire/Estates
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse level 1 or ODP HCPC registered
- Teaching / Assessing / Mentoring Qualification
- Adult Intermediate life support training
- Evidence of fulfilling PREP
- Leadership or management qualification or training
- Possession of an operative department qualification or relevant degree or in the process of obtaining
Desirable
- Experience of working with an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience with substantial experience as a senior staff nurse/ODP (band 6 or equivalent) in scrub
- Proven management and leadership experience
- Thorough specialty knowledge relevant to the specialty and department
- Proven teaching and development of staff
- Ability to manage workforce processes and issues that may arise
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Experience of managing a budget
- Clinical governance experience
Desirable
- Benchmarking & monitoring
- Previous experience of research and audit
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, able to convey complex & sensitive information to others
- Ability to work under pressure, flexibly and as part of a team
- Ability to delegate and prioritise
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse level 1 or ODP HCPC registered
- Teaching / Assessing / Mentoring Qualification
- Adult Intermediate life support training
- Evidence of fulfilling PREP
- Leadership or management qualification or training
- Possession of an operative department qualification or relevant degree or in the process of obtaining
Desirable
- Experience of working with an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience with substantial experience as a senior staff nurse/ODP (band 6 or equivalent) in scrub
- Proven management and leadership experience
- Thorough specialty knowledge relevant to the specialty and department
- Proven teaching and development of staff
- Ability to manage workforce processes and issues that may arise
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Experience of managing a budget
- Clinical governance experience
Desirable
- Benchmarking & monitoring
- Previous experience of research and audit
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, able to convey complex & sensitive information to others
- Ability to work under pressure, flexibly and as part of a team
- Ability to delegate and prioritise
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
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).
