Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible and accountable for the day to day
supervision and leadership of a designated team of staff to work alongside the
theatre manager in achieving the delivery of safe, cost effective clinical care
services.
The post
demands a research based professional approach to underpin clinical leadership
decisions, develop individual staff and nurture a cohesive team to achieving
continuous quality improvement and delivery of best practice peri operative
patient care.
Context
of the role
Provide
professional supervision and leadership to the theatre team acting as an expert
resource
Ensure
practice development, applied research and best practice within the theatre environment
and multidisciplinary team focusing on specific skills for the delivery of
quality perioperative care
Be
responsible for the delivery of the departmental targets by the team
To be
responsible for ensuring all members of the team maintain and update their
clinical skills
To
ensure effective communication with all departments on a daily basis whilst
maintaining and developing communication with others about difficult matters
and/or situations
Will be
responsible for the overall supervision and rotation of items and equipment
used in an area
Will
ensure that adverse incidents are reported and action plans are implemented
Actively
promote and manage principles in line with key performance indicators
Key
Responsibilities
To
supervise the development of clinical teams by creating a learning environment
in which the individual performance is reviewed
To
supervise the delegation of work within the team and review performance
To
work with and on behalf of the theatre manager, managing key aspects of theatres
and providing support on all matters
To
establish excellent working relationships with all service users and actively
encourage and promote joint working in the pursuit of continuous service
improvement
To
be responsible for the support and development of theatre staff which reflects
evidence based research
To
be responsible for ensuring that all equipment and working practices within
theatres comply and meet the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act
and other statutory requirements
To
be responsible for the supervision of quality standards in all areas of service
provision by monitoring and reviewing performance while contributing to the
improvement of all quality standards.
Support
the theatre manager to undertake risk assessments to identify potential risks
to patients and staff and produce action plans as necessary
Clinical and
professional responsibilities
Maintain
personal, professional knowledge and clinical competencies as required for
NMC/HCPC.
Maintain
a professional portfolio
In
close liaison with the theatre manager promote a culture of training,
development and evidence based research
Participate
in the service and on call rota, and undertake rotation within the theatres to
support personal development needs.
Act
always in accordance with NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct and guiding documents
Adhere
to Hospital Policy and Procedure.
Carry out any other reasonable duties
commensurate with the role and delegated or requested by the manager or
supervisor, as the needs of the service require.
Administrative responsibilities
To
ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and in line
with NMC/HCPC record keeping
Teaching and training responsibilities
To
maintain an effective learning environment for all staff, contributing to the
training and assessment of staff
To act
as a role model and expert practitioner, providing support and guidance
To
participate in the annual performance review of identified staff in order to
identify their training and development needs
Additional responsibilities
Communication
The post holder will be required to:
adhere to the organisations standards of customer
care and uphold the Hospital values acting with integrity and putting patients
first at all times.
commit to working and engaging constructively with
internal and external stakeholders on a range of business sensitive issues.
nurture key relationships and maintain networks
internally and externally, including national networks.
consult with managers and members of other functions,
to address inter-dependencies and ensure alignment.
Policy and Service Development
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Propose
changes to own function making recommendations for other service delivery.
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Maintain
good knowledge of emerging policies from government departments and external
bodies, which may impact the service.
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Contribute
to strategic and contingency planning for the service, which may have an impact
on other areas.
Health & Safety
It is the responsibility of all employees to work with
managers to achieve a safe environment and to take reasonable care of
themselves and others. Specific
individual responsibilities for Health & Safety will be outlined under key
responsibilities for the post.
Infection
Control
Ensure compliance with all Infection Prevention and
Control policies and procedures and understand your role in the prevention of
infection in patients and staff.
Information Governance
As an employee, you will have access to information
that is sensitive to either an individual or to the organization. You are reminded that in accordance with the
requirements of Information Governance, NHS Code of Confidentiality, Data
Protection Act 1998, GDPR and also the terms and conditions in your contract of
employment, you have a duty to process this information judiciously and
lawfully; failure to do so may result in
disciplinary action.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
This post is
subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975
(Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a
submission of Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Equality & Diversity
It
is the responsibility of every member of staff to understand our equality and
diversity commitments and statutory obligations under current Equality
legislation.
All employees must act in ways that support equality and
diversity and recognise the importance of peoples rights in accordance with
legislation, policies, procedures and good practice.
Smoke-free Policy
This Hospital operates a Smoke-free policy. This means that smoking is not permitted
anywhere within owned or leased premises, including within their grounds and
within owned or leased vehicles.
The
above list is not exhaustive but reflects main duties of the post.
The
job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in
accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Hospital.
The job description does not form part of the Contract
of Employment.
