Job summary
We are now
seeking to appoint a Band 7 Theatre Speciality Manager to lead the Theatre
Gynaecology and Obstetric team.
We are seeking
a highly motivated, hard-working Operating Department Practitioner or
Registered Nurse. You will join our Theatre team in the role of Band 7
Speciality Manager Theatres alongside our existing theatre management team.
We are looking
for forward thinking individuals who can help us to build a better future
through best practice and quality care.
Experience in Gynaecology and Obstetrics Theatres along with proven
leadership abilities would be an advantage for this role.
As a member of
our team, you will be working collaboratively with the Matron and the Senior
Team to enhance good practice through Clinical and professional leadership.
You will be a
skilled member of the team, responsible for providing high quality, safe and
personal care to our patients.
The Theatres
prides itself on inclusivity and a strong team work philosophy.
We would
welcome candidates to contact Matrons Dawn Jones or Jayne Billings for further
discussion regarding this post.
Main duties of the job
Within this
role, you will provide experienced and professional leadership to the theatre
team and be responsible for the effective management of staff within your team,
ensuring they are adequately trained, educated and skilled, and that all
professional practice is in accordance with the appropriate codes of practice.
You will be
responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating clinical care
within the perioperative environment and support patients through
investigation, diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
We have busy
theatre departments on three sites and provide care for patients undergoing a
range of surgical specialties including Orthopaedics, General Surgery,
Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Urology, ENT, Head and Neck, Vascular and Paediatrics
The Theatres
prides itself on inclusivity and a strong team work philosophy.
We would
welcome candidates to contact Jayne Billings or Matron Dawn Jones for further discussion
regarding this post.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the clinical lead for a named surgical speciality, the Speciality Manager has 24 hour accountability for operational management of the service delivery across all sites, including line management of their staff.
Ensuring that key departmental performance targets for activity, utilisation, and other quality metrics are met, striving for continuous improvement and developing/delivering departmental objectives.
Responsible for day to day organisation and scheduling of work as well as effective and efficient deployment of resources across all areas within their surgical speciality.
Working collaboratively with other Speciality Managers and Theatres Managers to maximise productivity and performance for the overall theatres department.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the clinical lead for a named surgical speciality, the Speciality Manager has 24 hour accountability for operational management of the service delivery across all sites, including line management of their staff.
Ensuring that key departmental performance targets for activity, utilisation, and other quality metrics are met, striving for continuous improvement and developing/delivering departmental objectives.
Responsible for day to day organisation and scheduling of work as well as effective and efficient deployment of resources across all areas within their surgical speciality.
Working collaboratively with other Speciality Managers and Theatres Managers to maximise productivity and performance for the overall theatres department.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or HCPC ODP registration.
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at Band 6 or above within the required specialist area of practice.
- Experience of change management.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing and operating department issues.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
Desirable
- Experience of working at Band 7.
- Experience of service redesign.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of clinical specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor/ supervision skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to operating department practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
- Understanding of performance and information management
- Research skills.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Travel between sites and to off-site meetings as required
- Able to participate in an on-call rota
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or HCPC ODP registration.
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at Band 6 or above within the required specialist area of practice.
- Experience of change management.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing and operating department issues.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
Desirable
- Experience of working at Band 7.
- Experience of service redesign.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of clinical specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor/ supervision skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to operating department practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
- Understanding of performance and information management
- Research skills.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Travel between sites and to off-site meetings as required
- Able to participate in an on-call rota
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
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).
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