Theatres Equipment Deputy Team Lead

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to recruit to Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust. This is for a Band 6 post to manage clinical medical devices for the NUH Theatre, Recovery and Anaesthetic Teams.The post is advertised for a permanent position. You will be working on both Queens Medical Centre and City campus. The services run 7 days a week and there is a commitment to on call duties.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated person with an interest in medical devices, procurement and health & safety who has the appropriate experience and skills. You will be required to work closely with the existing team structure and demonstrate the skills to lead the team and support further development of these expanding services. You will need to demonstrate the ability to be able to work flexibly in diverse clinical environments. The successful applicant will have a high level of self-management skills including time management, prioritisation and organisation.

Main duties of the job

Ensure the highest standards of care and safety within NUH theatres, recovery and anaesthesia and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary teams implement and maintain systems and processes which ensure standards are maintained.

Provide leadership, advice, training and support to theatre staff and foster a learning culture which values high quality safe patient care.Manage medical device service, maintenance and roll outs within the operating theatre setting.

Work in partnership with the Consultants, Matron, Deputy Team Leaders and our Specialist Support colleagues to ensure multi-disciplinary team work in achieving agreed, common goals / outcomes across the operating theatre service.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential to build on the network required for the role. You will also be able to demonstrate that you have successfully lead change previously and evidence of delivering initiatives and new ways of working.

You must be committed to a high standard of patient care and safety. You will have a flexible attitude to work and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Theatre experience / knowledge is essential. and support network is in place for the successful candidate.

About us

All persons appointed to the post are required to hold registration with their appropriate professional regulatory body and to comply with their professional code of conduct. Evidence of on-going registration will be required.

Hours of work are 33-37.5 worked over 5 days and may include unsociable and out of hours shifts plus on-calls. There will also be the opportunity for the successful candidate to maintain some clinical shifts.

The Clinical Support Division would especially welcome applications from BAME colleagues who are currently underrepresented at this level.

Please note, the successful candidate may need to work across as required

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Date posted

17 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-5344378-A

Job locations

City Hospital and QMC Campus

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as an expert resource for the multi-professional team, specialty,

Be visible, accessible and assertive, co-ordinating all aspects of patient care and supporting with staff management on a daily basis

Be a visible point of contact for patients, visitors and all the MDT acting as a resource for problems and needs

Proactively seek feedback on patient and public experiences and act on recommendations as required

Monitor the quality of patient care and ensure the highest standards of patient care (bench marking) are in place and reviewed accordingly. Devise clear action plans to address any care deficiencies and ensure agreed actions are implemented and evaluated.

Respond promptly to emerging clinical needs, complaints, and incidents and develop and participate in appropriate action plans in line with clinical governance.

Support the maintenance and service of medical devices and support with capital purchases and MEPG Bids within Clinical Support.

In conjunction with medical staff and other members of the multi- disciplinary team as appropriate, ensure patient care plans are regularly updated, and changes implemented. Ensure the nursing records and documentation is maintained in accordance with local and national guidelines.

Lead and facilitate the development of clinical guidelines, protocols and patient care policies and procedures utilising benchmarking, legal requirements, risk assessments and best practice guidelines. Implement and ensure best practice is embedded within care delivery. Actively encourage the use of clinical information to improve the quality of patient care

Lead the implementation of relevant new research based practice and encourages and facilitates active participation in research-based projects, thus promoting clinical effectiveness. Actively encourage and support research and audit activity to build up the evidence base available.

Ensure confidentiality is maintained in all aspects and levels of communicationespecially pertaining to patients, carers and staff

Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi-professional team.

Develop effective two-way communication between theatres, departments and the division to ensure the co-ordination of patient care and the smooth operational management of the unit/department

Disseminate effective and appropriate patient care information across health care teams.

Lead effective theatre team meetings to inform, engage and motivate theatre teams. Ensure the team are kept informed of Corporate and Directorate policy, strategy and progress

Ensure the delivery of care is in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines and practices of Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust andensure all staff are up to date with such procedures

Lead motivate and develop an effective team which works towards agreed goals. Establish a clear focus and direction for the team, ensuring all members understand their role within the team

Lead the development of objectives and standards of clinical practice to support service aims.

Take a leading role in influencing service modernisation and service changes for own clinical area. Actively participate in service modernisation which indirectly impacts on specialty

Contribute to the development and delivery of a corporate nursing and midwifery strategy, developing specialty practitioner objectives which support the delivery of the nursing strategy

Establish a clear focus and direction for the team, allocate work amongst the team ensuring staff understand the purpose and objectives of the unit/department and their role within the team. Provide them with guidance and support in order for them to fulfil their roles.

Create a working climate, which encourages flexible team working amongst staff whilst allowing them the opportunity to show initiative. Encourage staff to participate in a shared governance approach to decision making. Identify and minimise interpersonal conflicts that may affect team or individual performance. Implement the Human resource strategy at unit level to effectively manage sickness absence, leave entitlement, discipline and grievance procedures, seeking advice and support from the Matron.