Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in theatre at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to recruit a Band 6 Deputy Team Leader within our new Maternity Theatre Team at York Hospital.
We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic practitioner with the appropriate clinical and scrub experience to lead our maternity theatre service.
You will work alongside your Band 7 to support our dedicated team and continuously develop our service to provide excellent care for our patients. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a keen interest in improving and developing their leadership skills to enable management of staff, be an effective role model demonstrating high levels of clinical competence & expertise. Have the ability to confidently Coordinate the Multidisciplinary team and be able to confidently handle challenging situations.
You will have a minimum of 3 years' Band 5 theatre experience. You should be able to demonstrate involvement in service improvement with some evidence of change management. You will demonstrate skills in self-management including time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
This is a demanding role where you will be expected to exhibit knowledge of how we work towards our Trust's vision and be a real team player. All shifts are, 08.00-21:00 or 20:45-08.00 covering weekends and bank holiday. You must be able to commit to a rotating shift pattern.
Main duties of the job
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
Our Trust is committed to providing development opportunities to all grades of staff and as a Deputy Team Leader you will be supported to develop appropriate leadership skills. Training will be provided by our in house clinical educator and supernumerary time will be offered to allow dedicated training and support.
The post requires you to hold registration with the appropriate professional Regulatory Body (NMC or HCPC) and to comply with their professional code of conduct. Evidence of on-going registration will be required.
- Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment
- Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
- Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
- Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
- Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct
- Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands
- Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or ODP with current HCP registration.
- Formal recognised nursing/ODP qualification
- Willingness to undertake further study to achieve specified skills/outcomes.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years Theatre experience
- Evidence of continued educational and professional development.
Desirable
- Experience of writing policies and/or protocols
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of current theatre issues and developments.
- Demonstrate awareness and understanding of NHS standards of Professional Practice.
- Awareness of own limitations, roles and responsibilities of the multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates a professional approach to patient care
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively and autonomously and as a member of the MDT
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of Health and Safety / COSHH
- Awareness of managing resources, including budgets.
- Understanding of change management, audit and research methods.
- Capable of lateral thinking
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent use of good written, communication and listening skills across all settings.
- Evidence of clinical and managerial leadership.
- Decision making and problem solving skills.
- Ability to organise, prioritise, influence, problem solve, negotiate, persuade
Desirable
Disposition
Essential
- Ability to motivate and lead staff.
- Assertive, dynamic, proactive thinker.
- Enthusiastic and self motivated
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service
- Demonstrate a commitment to self development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or ODP with current HCP registration.
- Formal recognised nursing/ODP qualification
- Willingness to undertake further study to achieve specified skills/outcomes.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years Theatre experience
- Evidence of continued educational and professional development.
Desirable
- Experience of writing policies and/or protocols
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of current theatre issues and developments.
- Demonstrate awareness and understanding of NHS standards of Professional Practice.
- Awareness of own limitations, roles and responsibilities of the multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates a professional approach to patient care
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively and autonomously and as a member of the MDT
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of Health and Safety / COSHH
- Awareness of managing resources, including budgets.
- Understanding of change management, audit and research methods.
- Capable of lateral thinking
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent use of good written, communication and listening skills across all settings.
- Evidence of clinical and managerial leadership.
- Decision making and problem solving skills.
- Ability to organise, prioritise, influence, problem solve, negotiate, persuade
Desirable
Disposition
Essential
- Ability to motivate and lead staff.
- Assertive, dynamic, proactive thinker.
- Enthusiastic and self motivated
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service
- Demonstrate a commitment to self 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.
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).
