Clinical Lead Practitioner (T&O Theatres)
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 23 February 2025
Job summary
Band 7 Clinical Lead Practitioner (T&O Theatres)
**This is an fixed-term opportunity for 12 months to cover maternity leave**
This is an ideal opportunity to expand your leadership and management skills and to join our dynamic theatre team.
This is a great opportunity to join a motivated and dynamic team in the T&O Theatre department.
The T&O theatre department consists of two designated Trauma theatres and a unique ring-fenced Elective Orthopaedic and Spinal unit holding a further four theatres and recovery.
We deliver excellent patient experience and quality of care, with patient safety at the forefront of our practice and we are looking for a committed and driven individual who is innovative and motivated to continue to move the service forward. Knowledge and experience within T&O is vital to fulfil this role.
Working alongside a Senior Band 7 you will be expected to work within your budget, maintaining safe staffing levels and skill mix, whilst providing excellent care for our patients.
You would be expected to maintain a presence in the clinical environment, working with team leaders to ensure the operating lists run smoothly and efficiently, as well as the managerial aspects of the role.
You will need to exhibit high standards of practice and performance and be committed to ensuring compliance. You will need to demonstrate exceptional communication skills throughout the multidisciplinary team and be confident in decision-making.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the management, clinical leadership and overseeing a team of professionally registered nurses and ODP's, HCA's and support staff within the clinical specialty.
Ensure the delivery of an excellent service to patients on a 24-hour basis.
Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team, including clinicians, support services and other speciality leads to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
Responsible for supporting the Lead nurse and Matron for Theatres and Anaesthetics with continuous service improvements and initiatives.
Working to ensure team engagement across all specialities.
Manage people and financial resources within the specialty to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
Work with the Directorate management to ensure delivery and compliance with key performance indicators and performance targets, whilst actively promoting the Trust values.
Display excellent communication and leadership skills, and be responsible for the day-to-day line management of the team.
About us
Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Date posted
06 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-6863934PCG-A
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
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