Job summary
The role of Team Lead for Robotics includes leading a multi-disciplinary theatre team in performing robotic surgery. The successful candidate will ensure that all relevant staff are appropriately trained in robotics and ensure the smooth coordination of the robots across the surgical specialties. You will possess excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff. If you are committed to developing and enhancing the quality of care provided in the operating theatre environment, this is the opportunity for you.
Main duties of the job
The range of elective surgery performed is both varied and demanding. Our surgeons provide highly specialist expertise in the management of Gynaecology, Urology, Head and Neck, Oesophogastric and Hepatobiliary cancer surgery and this role will be key in facilitating the safe and effective transition to robotics for future theatre teams developing a robotic profile.
You will lead a multi-disciplinary team to ensure a high standard of care is available for all our patients and recent relevant experience of leading a team at band 6 level, or equivalent demonstrable experience, is essential. You will possess excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff. If you are committed to developing and enhancing the quality of care provided in the operating theatre environment, this is the opportunity for you. Relevant robotic experience is essential to the role.
The successful candidate will be working closely with the Theatre Operations Manager, Consultant Surgeons, Speciality Managers and Admission Officers as well as other Theatre Team Leads, Procurement and Sterile Services to ensure safe and effective patient care within the department.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
- To be a clinical specialist in the field of perioperative nursing/operating department practice. This is a key role within the Trust with responsibility for the management of a designated area of theatre, in addition to maintaining clinical input.
- The post holder will be a team leader in a specialist clinical area and will be responsible for providing clinical management, advice, support and teaching to all relevant personnel within the theatre environment.
They will have responsibility for managing, leading, encouraging and directing the theatre team, to promote evidence based clinical practice, ensuring the provision of a high quality and cost effective service to patients and service users.
JOB SUMMARY
- To lead and develop the nursing & operating department practice teams in the provision of high quality, research based care that is patient focused.
- To act as a role model and expert practitioner at all times and provide specialist advice through a superior level of knowledge and expertise on the care of the perioperative patient.
- To manage the designated area of responsibility effectively and efficiently within allocated resources.
- To manage and facilitate the development of staff creating a professional and effective team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
- To be a clinical specialist in the field of perioperative nursing/operating department practice. This is a key role within the Trust with responsibility for the management of a designated area of theatre, in addition to maintaining clinical input.
- The post holder will be a team leader in a specialist clinical area and will be responsible for providing clinical management, advice, support and teaching to all relevant personnel within the theatre environment.
They will have responsibility for managing, leading, encouraging and directing the theatre team, to promote evidence based clinical practice, ensuring the provision of a high quality and cost effective service to patients and service users.
JOB SUMMARY
- To lead and develop the nursing & operating department practice teams in the provision of high quality, research based care that is patient focused.
- To act as a role model and expert practitioner at all times and provide specialist advice through a superior level of knowledge and expertise on the care of the perioperative patient.
- To manage the designated area of responsibility effectively and efficiently within allocated resources.
- To manage and facilitate the development of staff creating a professional and effective team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN / City & Guilds 752 / NVQ Level III in Operating Department Practice
- Degree/Diploma or evidence of equivalent experience
- Mentor Prep or equivalent
Desirable
- Management / Leadership Course
- ENB 176
- Course in Specialty applied for (if relevant)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Operating Theatre experience at Band 6 or above
- Management of staff and resources
- Experience in a range of surgical specialties
Desirable
- Research
- Experience at Band 7/G Grade
- Management of Change
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Organised and able to work well under pressure
- Team Leadership and ability to positively motivate own team and wider theatre and surgical teams, as required
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues
- Ability to teach and coach team members
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN / City & Guilds 752 / NVQ Level III in Operating Department Practice
- Degree/Diploma or evidence of equivalent experience
- Mentor Prep or equivalent
Desirable
- Management / Leadership Course
- ENB 176
- Course in Specialty applied for (if relevant)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Operating Theatre experience at Band 6 or above
- Management of staff and resources
- Experience in a range of surgical specialties
Desirable
- Research
- Experience at Band 7/G Grade
- Management of Change
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Organised and able to work well under pressure
- Team Leadership and ability to positively motivate own team and wider theatre and surgical teams, as required
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues
- Ability to teach and coach team members
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).
