Job summary
Saint Mary's Managed Clinical service are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated and committed senior nurse or operating department practitioner. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Matron for Theatres and Pre-operative assessment services. This role will cover Saint Mary's emergency and elective Obstetric theatres and elective Gynaecology theatres at Oxford Road Campus, as well as Gynaecology Pre-operative Assessment clinic.We are looking for an innovative and enthusiastic individual experienced and passionate about delivering efficiencies and a high standard of patient care in the theatre and pre-operative clinic environment, providing leadership and strategic direction in these areas.
To undertake this role you will need to have extensive experience of leading and managing theatre teams . You will have excellent organisation and interpersonal skills and demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, all members of theatre and pre-operative teams and divisional colleagues. A proven track record of problem solving to complex issues and situations as well as flexibilty in approach are essential for this role.
Informal visits are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
Provide clinical and professional leadership to Obstetric and Gynaecology Theatres and Pre-operative Assessment clinic by setting, monitoring and maintaining professional standards. Reporting to the Lead Nurse, the post holder will ensure the key functions of the Matron are undertaken to ensure high quality care for patients undergoing pre-operative assessment and surgery.
The day-to-day management of both emergency and obstetric theatres, gynaecology theatres and pre-operative assessment clinics, taking into consideration the allocation of staffing, operating lists and pre-operative clinic templates.
To provide a visible presence in theatres and pre-operative assessment services and be accessible to staff seeking information and senior advice. Be available to patients, carers, families and visitors as required. To communicate with external agencies and departments as required, ensuring effective communication strategies are developed and maintained.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you
Person Specification
Education and training
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner.
- Degree level qualification in health related subject.
- Evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience to Masters degree Level.
- Specialist qualification in Theatres.
- Evidence of coMentorship/teaching qualification.ntinued Professional Development.
Desirable
- Educated to Masters degree level or working towards.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of quality and audit processes.
- Knowledge of managing budgets.
- Demonstrates up to date, evidenced based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues in theatre setting and pre-operative assessment.
- Knowledge and application of HR procedures.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS plans/ targets.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at a senior level within theatres.
- People management experience - appraisals, recruitment and retention, performance management.
- Experience of working autonomously in a clinical setting.
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills.
- Ability to synthesise complex facts or situations requiring analysis, formulating and mentoring delivery plans.
- Ability to monitor the quality of work in others, to identify their learning and development needs, devising strategies to resolve.
- Devising and implementing teaching programmes.
Desirable
- Evidence of change management experience.
- Development of policies, protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Participation in research and development.
Person Specification
Education and training
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner.
- Degree level qualification in health related subject.
- Evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience to Masters degree Level.
- Specialist qualification in Theatres.
- Evidence of coMentorship/teaching qualification.ntinued Professional Development.
Desirable
- Educated to Masters degree level or working towards.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of quality and audit processes.
- Knowledge of managing budgets.
- Demonstrates up to date, evidenced based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues in theatre setting and pre-operative assessment.
- Knowledge and application of HR procedures.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS plans/ targets.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at a senior level within theatres.
- People management experience - appraisals, recruitment and retention, performance management.
- Experience of working autonomously in a clinical setting.
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills.
- Ability to synthesise complex facts or situations requiring analysis, formulating and mentoring delivery plans.
- Ability to monitor the quality of work in others, to identify their learning and development needs, devising strategies to resolve.
- Devising and implementing teaching programmes.
Desirable
- Evidence of change management experience.
- Development of policies, protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Participation in research and development.
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).
