Job summary
The Clinical Board are seeking to appoint a highly experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Matron/Clinical Theatre Manager to lead, develop and support Theatres within the Peri-Operative and Critical Care Board to delivery high quality care to our patients.
You will be part of the senior leadership team within the Peri-Operative and Critical Care Board and be responsible for leading your team to deliver the Board objectives.
Please note this role may include cross site working.
- Interview Date Tuesday 12 November 2024
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the operational management of an allocated portfolio of Operating Theatres within the Board. You will need to have proven leadership, organisational, change management skills, a strong commitment to excellent patient care and be experienced with managing people.
You will be required to be highly committed to quality improvement in the theatre setting and drive service improvement. An ability to understand and influence finances and make cost improvements whilst maintaining the highest standards of patient care will be essential.
About us
Our staff oversee over 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder has 24-hour accountability for their portfolio of Theatres within the Board.
- They must ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place to ensure the continuity of safe and effective care at all times.
- Deputises for Operational Management as required / appropriate as part of the Board Team
The core responsibilities of Matron are:
- Leadership of Theatre Teams
- Ensure the provision of safe and effective patient care
- Effectively manage the Nursing/OPD/HCA/Theatre Orderly resource within your Theatre portfolio
- Delivery of Trust and Clinical Board objectives as part of the Board Management Team
- Accountability for ensuring the highest standards of clinical care is provided in Theatres
- Responsibility for infection control and cleanliness
- Development of nurses, ODPs and support staff
- Operational Management of Theatres and Theatre staff
Essential criteria include:
- Experience in Operating Theatres
- Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
- Qualification in a perioperative speciality or an equivalent level of experience
- Masters Degree or willing to undertake Masters Degree within an agreed timescale
- Leadership and communication skills
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder has 24-hour accountability for their portfolio of Theatres within the Board.
- They must ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place to ensure the continuity of safe and effective care at all times.
- Deputises for Operational Management as required / appropriate as part of the Board Team
The core responsibilities of Matron are:
- Leadership of Theatre Teams
- Ensure the provision of safe and effective patient care
- Effectively manage the Nursing/OPD/HCA/Theatre Orderly resource within your Theatre portfolio
- Delivery of Trust and Clinical Board objectives as part of the Board Management Team
- Accountability for ensuring the highest standards of clinical care is provided in Theatres
- Responsibility for infection control and cleanliness
- Development of nurses, ODPs and support staff
- Operational Management of Theatres and Theatre staff
Essential criteria include:
- Experience in Operating Theatres
- Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
- Qualification in a perioperative speciality or an equivalent level of experience
- Masters Degree or willing to undertake Masters Degree within an agreed timescale
- Leadership and communication skills
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
- Current NMC registration
- Willing to undertake full Master's Degree within an agreed timescale
- Meets requirements for mentorship relevant to role
Desirable
- Leadership / management qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate academic achievement at post-graduate/masters level or significant demonstrable experience in speciality at Matron/Clinical Theatre Manager level
- Significant post registration experience, some of which must be at Band 7
- Significant experience at a senior level of managing nursing / clinical teams
- Significant experience at a senior level working in operating theatres or similar environment
- Audit / research experience
- Evidence of achievements in current post
- Evidence of proven leadership skills in relation to professional accountability
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
- Report writing skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
- Current NMC registration
- Willing to undertake full Master's Degree within an agreed timescale
- Meets requirements for mentorship relevant to role
Desirable
- Leadership / management qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate academic achievement at post-graduate/masters level or significant demonstrable experience in speciality at Matron/Clinical Theatre Manager level
- Significant post registration experience, some of which must be at Band 7
- Significant experience at a senior level of managing nursing / clinical teams
- Significant experience at a senior level working in operating theatres or similar environment
- Audit / research experience
- Evidence of achievements in current post
- Evidence of proven leadership skills in relation to professional accountability
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
- Report writing skills
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).
