Job summary
Are you looking for a development opportunity? Are you someone who thrives working in a fast paced environment where every day brings different challenges? Then look no further!
An exciting opportunity to become part of the management team in Ophthalmology theatre LRI is available. We are looking for experienced Operating Department Practitioners / Theatre nurses who are ready to take the next step in their continuing professional development.
Can you demonstrate organisational skills such as theatre time management, task prioritisation and development of others through effective clinical managerial and leadership skills? Then this post is for you!
We are a team encouraging multi skilled professionals within our specialty. We are giving training in both anaesthetic and surgical side. Our theatre teams work passionately from Monday- Friday and do on calls for any potential emergencies both weekdays and weekends.
Great attracts great, and so with state of the art technology, new opportunities for expanding and developing staff skills, and enhanced working environments fit for the 21st century, we certainly offer that!
Main duties of the job
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You will be responsible for setting the standards and supporting your team to deliver these, sharing the Trust's values and ambitions, with the patient's safety and experience at the forefront of what you do.
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You will also undertake the role of floor control, coordinating theatre activity to cover 24/7 service delivery and providing a direct line of contact for wider site and Trust wide actions
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Provide direction, effective and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi disciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable.
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Act as an expert clinical practitioner providing through themselves and their theatre team, an excellent quality of care to patients and service users.
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Act as a clinical and managerial role model within the theatre team, CMG and across the wider organisation/Division.
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Take responsibility for the provision of a supportive learning environment for all students on placement and newly appointed staff within the theatre for which they are responsible.
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Practice clinically in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for a defined caseload. This will determine that the Team Leader is theatre based and practices clinically at least 80% of their working time or as negotiated with the Divisional head of Nursing/Lead Nurse and Matron
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by newvaluesand we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: - we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Support and develop new ways of working and new role developments.
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Find as far as reasonably possible creative financial solutions to expenditure problems and ideas for developments contributing to business planning.
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Actively engage in the Trusts selection, recruitment and retention strategies.
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Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient / users and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties.
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Use health related information only for the purposes of what it is intended for and in accordance with the Data Protection act. Support the Matron to manage their Team of staff, taking responsibility for the day to day leadership of the Teams across your designated theatres.
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Line manage the team, ensuring that all aspects of performance,attendance, training, sickness absence and appraisals are addressed in accordance with Trust Policies
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Have evidence of attending and contributing to regular Team meetings.
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Mobilise staff cross site to gain additional skills and work collaboratively with other Band 7 staff to deliver services to patients at all sites.
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Show positive and strong leadership in times of change or crisis.
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Act in a professional manner and ensure self andward/Department staff adheres to the UHL Uniform policy at all times.
(please refer to the job description/person specification for full details on the role)
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Support and develop new ways of working and new role developments.
-
Find as far as reasonably possible creative financial solutions to expenditure problems and ideas for developments contributing to business planning.
-
Actively engage in the Trusts selection, recruitment and retention strategies.
-
Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient / users and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties.
-
Use health related information only for the purposes of what it is intended for and in accordance with the Data Protection act. Support the Matron to manage their Team of staff, taking responsibility for the day to day leadership of the Teams across your designated theatres.
-
Line manage the team, ensuring that all aspects of performance,attendance, training, sickness absence and appraisals are addressed in accordance with Trust Policies
-
Have evidence of attending and contributing to regular Team meetings.
-
Mobilise staff cross site to gain additional skills and work collaboratively with other Band 7 staff to deliver services to patients at all sites.
-
Show positive and strong leadership in times of change or crisis.
-
Act in a professional manner and ensure self andward/Department staff adheres to the UHL Uniform policy at all times.
(please refer to the job description/person specification for full details on the role)
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/ODP first level
- Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Have completed a Practice Assessor preparation day and have recent experience in supporting learners in your workplace and supervising their progress and assessing their practice
Desirable
- Degree in nursing or health related subject
- Clinical Leadership Programme(e.g. LEO, RCN, ILM)n
- Post graduate qualification
- Recognised NMC/HCPC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration experience with additional years in deputy position in clinical environment
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise
- Good understanding of quality, safety and risk management.
- Knowledge of the role in the context of local and National plans and professional strategies to deliver services within the current and future NHS.
- Experience of Patient and Public Involvement and qualitative data collection application to improving patient experience.
Desirable
- Development of multi- disciplinary working practices
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical risk management
- Audit experience / research skills
Communication and Relationships
Essential
- Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi- disciplinary team
- Dynamic, challenging individual, able to lead a team
- Good verbal and written skills
- Able to influence other professional groups
- Effective Communicator and negotiator
- Acts as a Clinical Role model and Support for all Multi disciplinary learners within the ward or department.
- Participates in formal and informal teaching
Desirable
- Project management
- Computer literacy
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Evidence of self-motivation
- Ability to prioritise
- Evidence of successful change management
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice
- Recognises own limitations
- Is familiar with a budget spread sheet and its interpretation
- Can analyse activity data and plans workforce accordingly
- Demonstrate the ability to see problems arising and plan to avoid or manage them appropriately.
- Passed by occupational health as fit to undertake role
Desirable
- Business planning experience
- Previous budget management
- Maintains sickness levels within Trust target
Skills
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of all aspects of theatre processes and patient care and awareness of recent advances in clinical practice.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of professional issues at local and national level. Practical knowledge and ability to apply professional clinical and managerial skills to extended scope of role.
Desirable
- Project management
- Innovative and creative leadership skills/techniques
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable
- Demonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working
- Knowledge of budgetary management
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/ODP first level
- Evidence of Post registration Educational Continuing development
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Have completed a Practice Assessor preparation day and have recent experience in supporting learners in your workplace and supervising their progress and assessing their practice
Desirable
- Degree in nursing or health related subject
- Clinical Leadership Programme(e.g. LEO, RCN, ILM)n
- Post graduate qualification
- Recognised NMC/HCPC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration experience with additional years in deputy position in clinical environment
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise
- Good understanding of quality, safety and risk management.
- Knowledge of the role in the context of local and National plans and professional strategies to deliver services within the current and future NHS.
- Experience of Patient and Public Involvement and qualitative data collection application to improving patient experience.
Desirable
- Development of multi- disciplinary working practices
- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical risk management
- Audit experience / research skills
Communication and Relationships
Essential
- Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi- disciplinary team
- Dynamic, challenging individual, able to lead a team
- Good verbal and written skills
- Able to influence other professional groups
- Effective Communicator and negotiator
- Acts as a Clinical Role model and Support for all Multi disciplinary learners within the ward or department.
- Participates in formal and informal teaching
Desirable
- Project management
- Computer literacy
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Evidence of self-motivation
- Ability to prioritise
- Evidence of successful change management
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Evidence of innovation and achievements in Clinical Practice
- Recognises own limitations
- Is familiar with a budget spread sheet and its interpretation
- Can analyse activity data and plans workforce accordingly
- Demonstrate the ability to see problems arising and plan to avoid or manage them appropriately.
- Passed by occupational health as fit to undertake role
Desirable
- Business planning experience
- Previous budget management
- Maintains sickness levels within Trust target
Skills
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of all aspects of theatre processes and patient care and awareness of recent advances in clinical practice.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of professional issues at local and national level. Practical knowledge and ability to apply professional clinical and managerial skills to extended scope of role.
Desirable
- Project management
- Innovative and creative leadership skills/techniques
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable
- Demonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working
- Knowledge of budgetary management
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
