Job summary
We are looking for Registered Nurses or ODP's to join our team as Band 6 Deputy Team Leaders in our brand new Elective Care Centre Theatres.
We want every patient to have the best possible care and support so have started an extensive re-organisation of our three sites in Leicester - the Leicester Royal Infirmary, the Leicester General Hospital and the Glenfield Hospital.
As part of that work, we've created the East Midlands Elective Care Centre at the Leicester General Hospital. A multi million pound investment to improve care and reduce waiting lists for the people of Leicester and beyond.
Having welcomed our first patients in early Summer 2023, work has commenced on phase 2 to expand our services. When the Centre is fully open in late 2024, at least 86,000 additional outpatient contacts with treatment where required will be made per year.
Two operating theatres will open, with the first in early Summer 2023, and will treat an additional 1479 patients in the first year (2023/24). Phase two will open in late 2024 and will consist of 14 outpatient rooms, four clean rooms and a surgical day case facility, together with two 18-bedded wards dedicated to elective day case / 23-hour surgical activity as well as medical day case for Oncology, Haematology and Gastroenterology patients.
Main duties of the job
We need a highly motivated and dynamic practitioners to join us in this evolving team that will grow and develop over time. The team based at the Leicester General Hospital will deliver day case elective day case surgeries and Pain lists, Monday to Friday at first, but once the 2nd phase is completed, other specialties including Gynaecology, Ophthamology and ENT will join the Elective Care Centre over 6 days of operating.
The successful candidate will be delivering all aspects of peri-operative care for elective cases so experience or a strong transferable skills set will be required.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate that they have a high level of organisational skills including time management, the ability to confidently prioritise and organise clinical and managerial responsibilities.
They will also be expected to participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the team, including supporting and developing colleagues in the formation of a new theatre team; and be committed to delivering a high quality service to ensure patient care, safety and experience is the best it can be.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:o We focus on what matters mosto We treat others how we would like to be treatedo We are passionate and creative in our worko We do what we say we are going to doo We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be a visible clinical expert, leading on a day to day basis; providing direction, effective and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi disciplinary team within the area of responsibility.
- Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence based care to patients.
- Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.
- Deputise and take charge of the given area regularly in the absence of the Team Leader who has 24hour accountability and responsibility.
- Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the team.
- Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.
- Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be a visible clinical expert, leading on a day to day basis; providing direction, effective and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi disciplinary team within the area of responsibility.
- Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of evidence based care to patients.
- Leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.
- Deputise and take charge of the given area regularly in the absence of the Team Leader who has 24hour accountability and responsibility.
- Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the team.
- Actively contribute to the improvement of services and the quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users and their families.
- Act as a role model, mentoring, teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement and participate in the education, development and mentorship of other staff.
(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oMinimum of 3 years post registration including 2 years within theatres
- oGood understanding of quality, safety and risk management
- oDemonstrates a high level of clinical expertise
Desirable
- oAudit experience / research skills
Training and qualifications
Essential
- oRGN/ODP - First Level
- oHave completed a practice assessor preparation day and have recent experience in supporting/assessing learners practice in the workplace
- oEvidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development
Desirable
- clinical leadership program
Communication
Essential
- oUse initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi disciplinary team
- oGood verbal and written skills
Desirable
Planning and organisation
Essential
- oAbility to prioritise
- oEvidence of successful change management
Rescource utilisation
Essential
- oDemonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oMinimum of 3 years post registration including 2 years within theatres
- oGood understanding of quality, safety and risk management
- oDemonstrates a high level of clinical expertise
Desirable
- oAudit experience / research skills
Training and qualifications
Essential
- oRGN/ODP - First Level
- oHave completed a practice assessor preparation day and have recent experience in supporting/assessing learners practice in the workplace
- oEvidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development
Desirable
- clinical leadership program
Communication
Essential
- oUse initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi disciplinary team
- oGood verbal and written skills
Desirable
Planning and organisation
Essential
- oAbility to prioritise
- oEvidence of successful change management
Rescource utilisation
Essential
- oDemonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable
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
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).
