Job summary
Team Leader - Registered Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner, Band 7.We are looking for a motivated Anaesthetic Senior Theatre Practitioner with demonstrable transformational leadership and management skills who is clinically proficient in Anaesthetics as well as passionate about improving Staff and Patient Experience
ABOUT THE TEAMThe University Hospitals Southampton (UHS) NHS foundation Trust is one of the leading major trauma centres in the country.We are a leading research centre in the south; it's an innovative and stimulating environment; some of our pioneering works have been featured in news articles and on National Television.University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest teaching hospitals with some 1300 beds, performing over 34,000 operations per year across 33 operating theatres. Southampton is also a regional unit for a wide range of tertiary specialist services.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
What youll do
For us effective leadership is fundamental to this role; We are looking for a dynamic team member with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, alongside confident decision making to support the team in achieving the highest standards of patient care within theatre.
You need to have a commitment to developing others and support the theatre departments management structure as well as staff experience . As the service develops further an early adopter of change for innovative working will be required.
What were looking for
Relevant experience in anaesthetics as a band 6
Foundation management course or equivalent. Clinical management experience
Flexible working
Relevant experience in Staff Experience or equivalent
Mentorship Course or equivalent
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
What youll do
For us effective leadership is fundamental to this role; We are looking for a dynamic team member with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, alongside confident decision making to support the team in achieving the highest standards of patient care within theatre.
You need to have a commitment to developing others and support the theatre departments management structure as well as staff experience . As the service develops further an early adopter of change for innovative working will be required.
What were looking for
Relevant experience in anaesthetics as a band 6
Foundation management course or equivalent. Clinical management experience
Flexible working
Relevant experience in Staff Experience or equivalent
Mentorship Course or equivalent
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Time management
- Communication
- Time management
- Adaptability
- General IT skills
- Budget management
- Change management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered ODP / nurse
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience
- Experience at band 6 level
- Provide evidence of Leading learning in practice
- Provide evidence of Support colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
- Provide evidence of Supporting /managing and supervision a range of learnings in practice
- Experience of developing nursing and allied health profession / perioperative practice
- Evidence of Formal Management Training
Desirable
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- Commenced MSc Academic Pathway
- Multi skilled in more than one area of speciality
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Sound leadership and effective role modelling capabilities
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Time management
- Communication
- Time management
- Adaptability
- General IT skills
- Budget management
- Change management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered ODP / nurse
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience
- Experience at band 6 level
- Provide evidence of Leading learning in practice
- Provide evidence of Support colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
- Provide evidence of Supporting /managing and supervision a range of learnings in practice
- Experience of developing nursing and allied health profession / perioperative practice
- Evidence of Formal Management Training
Desirable
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- Commenced MSc Academic Pathway
- Multi skilled in more than one area of speciality
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Sound leadership and effective role modelling capabilities
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).
