Job summary
Working as a Lead Practitioner/ Charge Nurse you will be required to function effectively as a leader of the peri-operative team to ensure the provision of an efficient and high standard surgical service. You must be organised, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience of supervising a multi-disciplinary team providing the highest standard of patient care across a varied caseload.
You must have a strong knowledge and experience in Day Case Surgery / Surgical Reception and Recovery with an excellent understanding of the perioperative nursing practice and a wide knowledge of surgical procedures.
You must be motivated and enthusiastic, as well as the ability to work well under pressure and flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment, as well as promoting, maintaining and monitoring standards in accordance with the guidelines of the NMC/HCPC and CQC.
Evidence of leading teams, engagement in recruitment and retention activities and supervising students / supporting programmes of learning.
Key Relationships: Matron, Senior Nurse, General and Service Manager, Consultants and Junior Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Allied Health Professionals, Administrative and Clerical Support, CSSD and Medical Physics.
Main duties of the job
Monitor the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including admission and safe discharge planning for each patient and promoting best evidence-based practice. You will supervise and support members of the Day Surgery and Surgical Reception Unit and General Recovery ensuring that all staff is able to provide the highest standard of care.
To take charge of the Division in the absence of Senior Nurse following performance review against the agreed KSF outline and progression through the first gateway
To participate in clinical supervision programmes as appropriate and teach andact as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor to junior nurses and others.
To demonstrate leadership skills and experience in the management of the department and provide high level of specialist clinical leadership.
Support the training and development programme initiated by the Division to ensure staff members achieve their full potential.
Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
About us
We have 27 operating rooms under UCH Theatres & Anesthesia Division which covers different specialties ranging from General surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Bariatrics and upper GI surgery, Colorectal, Gynaecology, Urology, Oncology, Paediatrics, ENT, Maxillo Facial, Vascular and Plastic/ Breast surgery and Robotic Surgery. In addition, we also provide anaesthesia support in outlying areas such as endoscopy unit, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, brachytherapy and interventional radiology.
Our new operating theatre complex in Grafton Way Building is now open which caters to elective orthopaedic and ENT and oral surgeries. Further career opportunities will be available with the opening of our Proton Beam Therapy centre.
We are committed to ongoing professional development and opportunities exist to undertake a wide range of in-house and university based training programme.
In collaboration with University College London (UCL), we have successfully launched our anaesthesia and enhanced recovery training programmes for registered nurses/ practitioners in order to develop a multi skilled workforce
The successful candidate will hold the appropriate qualifications to be a current registered practitioner (RGN or ODP) and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.
- Develop and implement Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiatives. To undertake monitoring of the department and participate in the implementation of changes to improve service delivery
- To promote and maintain effective communication with a range of stakeholders across the Trust and externally.
- Lead the team and build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.
- Assume the Theatre Coordinating role from time to time to ensure you are up to date with operational issues of the department. Work collaboratively with other Lead Practitioners in ensuring the smooth running of Theatres and Anaesthetic Department.
- Organise team meetings at an appropriate frequency, recording and circulating minutes of these. To ensure a good method of communication within the department at all times and to encourage the exchange and implementation of new ideas and evidence based practice.
- Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
- Manage and support the nursing staff, ensuring the patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
- Ensure optimised skill mix within the department and reviewing the skill mix as required and monitoring the use of bank and agency staff.
- Monitor monthly budget statements, identifying trends, understanding spending patterns in order to stay in budget and to take action as required. Comply with the Trusts standing financial instructions.
- Participate in appraisals and the setting of objectives for junior staff in the department to enable them to achieve optimal effectiveness and to understand their contribution to the directorate.
- Ensure that appropriate written induction programmes are available and utilised for all new staff within the department.
- To ensure the Matron is informed when changes to circumstances may affect safe competent practice.
- Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the Matron and Senior Nurse for the area.
- Lead and support the team through the process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective.
- Ensure that nursing staff receive appropriate training and professional education in accordance with the NMCs PREP Recommendations.
- Ensure that staff attend and assist in training where appropriate on mandatory training sessions and maintain accurate records of these.
- Liaise with affiliated Institutes of Higher Education to ensure that the learning environment is appropriate for both pre and post registration learners and undertaking any action identified through audit.
- Participate in the education and assessment of staff undertaking a specialist course or further education programmes.
- Working closely with the Practice Development Team, ensure that relevant clinical based teaching programmes are in place and maintain accurate training records.
- Ensure all staff move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient and care team and are consistent with legislation.
- Contribute to the development of Directorate and Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure adherence by self and team.
- Implement and work within the Trusts HR policies on all staffing matters, including sickness, capability and disciplinary issues. Take corrective measures if indicated in liaison with Human Resources and the Matron.
- Work with the Matron and Human Resources Department in the recruitment, selection, appointment and retention of staff.
- Monitor recruitment and retention and use all available strategies to retain and motivate staff e.g. flexible working policy.
- Be proactive in the risk assessment, management, clinical incident reporting and management of complaints. Assist in the investigation and timely resolution of complaints.
- Identify opportunities to develop new ways of working and challenges, change and expand roles, working in conjunction with the Education and Practice Development Team/s, Senior Nurse and Matron.
- Proactively seek feedback on patient and public experience in order to address concerns in a timely manner and build on success.
- Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of departmental protocols ensuring coherence and consistency across the Trust.
- Take responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of Infection prevention and control are practiced at all times.
- Demonstrate a high level of commitment to and enthusiasm for research, evidence based practice, audit and education in the clinical area.
- Record and report all incidents, accidents and complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with the trust policies and initiate investigations as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.
- Develop and implement Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiatives. To undertake monitoring of the department and participate in the implementation of changes to improve service delivery
- To promote and maintain effective communication with a range of stakeholders across the Trust and externally.
- Lead the team and build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.
- Assume the Theatre Coordinating role from time to time to ensure you are up to date with operational issues of the department. Work collaboratively with other Lead Practitioners in ensuring the smooth running of Theatres and Anaesthetic Department.
- Organise team meetings at an appropriate frequency, recording and circulating minutes of these. To ensure a good method of communication within the department at all times and to encourage the exchange and implementation of new ideas and evidence based practice.
- Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
- Manage and support the nursing staff, ensuring the patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
- Ensure optimised skill mix within the department and reviewing the skill mix as required and monitoring the use of bank and agency staff.
- Monitor monthly budget statements, identifying trends, understanding spending patterns in order to stay in budget and to take action as required. Comply with the Trusts standing financial instructions.
- Participate in appraisals and the setting of objectives for junior staff in the department to enable them to achieve optimal effectiveness and to understand their contribution to the directorate.
- Ensure that appropriate written induction programmes are available and utilised for all new staff within the department.
- To ensure the Matron is informed when changes to circumstances may affect safe competent practice.
- Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the Matron and Senior Nurse for the area.
- Lead and support the team through the process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective.
- Ensure that nursing staff receive appropriate training and professional education in accordance with the NMCs PREP Recommendations.
- Ensure that staff attend and assist in training where appropriate on mandatory training sessions and maintain accurate records of these.
- Liaise with affiliated Institutes of Higher Education to ensure that the learning environment is appropriate for both pre and post registration learners and undertaking any action identified through audit.
- Participate in the education and assessment of staff undertaking a specialist course or further education programmes.
- Working closely with the Practice Development Team, ensure that relevant clinical based teaching programmes are in place and maintain accurate training records.
- Ensure all staff move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient and care team and are consistent with legislation.
- Contribute to the development of Directorate and Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure adherence by self and team.
- Implement and work within the Trusts HR policies on all staffing matters, including sickness, capability and disciplinary issues. Take corrective measures if indicated in liaison with Human Resources and the Matron.
- Work with the Matron and Human Resources Department in the recruitment, selection, appointment and retention of staff.
- Monitor recruitment and retention and use all available strategies to retain and motivate staff e.g. flexible working policy.
- Be proactive in the risk assessment, management, clinical incident reporting and management of complaints. Assist in the investigation and timely resolution of complaints.
- Identify opportunities to develop new ways of working and challenges, change and expand roles, working in conjunction with the Education and Practice Development Team/s, Senior Nurse and Matron.
- Proactively seek feedback on patient and public experience in order to address concerns in a timely manner and build on success.
- Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of departmental protocols ensuring coherence and consistency across the Trust.
- Take responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of Infection prevention and control are practiced at all times.
- Demonstrate a high level of commitment to and enthusiasm for research, evidence based practice, audit and education in the clinical area.
- Record and report all incidents, accidents and complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with the trust policies and initiate investigations as required
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Teaching course
- Relevant clinical course
- Honours degree (Level 3/ FHEQ Level 6) completed or 50% achieved;commitment to completion
- Recognised Leadership course
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' relevant clinical and managerial experience in a senior position
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Evidence of working as preceptor/facilitator/mentor
- Reflective in Practice
- Experience in leading others and responding to learning needs
- Able to manage a team including developing potential and performance management
Quality
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Teaching course
- Relevant clinical course
- Honours degree (Level 3/ FHEQ Level 6) completed or 50% achieved;commitment to completion
- Recognised Leadership course
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' relevant clinical and managerial experience in a senior position
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Evidence of working as preceptor/facilitator/mentor
- Reflective in Practice
- Experience in leading others and responding to learning needs
- Able to manage a team including developing potential and performance management
Quality
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas
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).
