Job summary
INTERNAL VACANCY
We are currently looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Theatre Team Leader to join our Theatre Team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital This post is specifically to work within the Professional Development Team within the theatre department to support and guide the development of all staff.
You will be required to cover a range of shifts which will include weekends and nights. There will also be an expectation that during periods of staff sickness or staff shortages you may be asked to work across both sites.
You should demonstrate in your application a desire to develop your career within the theatre setting and have a strong commitment to teaching.
As part of our vision to provide "the best care" we are looking for talented and passionate practitioners who share the Trusts beliefs and who want to grow with our organisation. This is reflected in our selection processes which now includes a Values Based Interview (VBI).
Main duties of the job
- To function as an competent clinical practitioner within the designated clinical area.
- To deliver direct patient care whilst, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing/theatre practice.
- To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their span of duty.
- To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.
About us
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital consists of 9 operating theatres. We have an on-call team that covers the theatres 24/7 on our Shrewsbury site we cover the following specialities: Trauma & Orthopaedics, CEPOD, Urology, Upper G.I., Colorectal, Ophthalmology, Vascular and General surgery
Together with our staff we have developed a set of values which form a framework for a positive and supportive environment for our patients, visitors and staff. We believe that all candidates should be able to demonstrate and be equally committed in fulfilling these values to be successful in their application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN or reg. ODP
- Evidence of Continuing Professional development/ qualification relevant to area of speciality.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post Registration experience in Theatres/Anaesthetics.
- Managerial ability
- High level clinical skills and knowledge.
- Evidence of co-ordinating, managing and leading the team in out of hours service delivery.
- Teaching ability
- Experience in undertaking preceptor/mentor role
- An awareness and understanding of nursing/department policy and practice relevant to speciality.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake mentorship course
- Involvement in Nursing audit and Research.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Evidence of excellent communication skills including verbal, non verbal and written.
- Microsoft office PC. and Sema Pas skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN or reg. ODP
- Evidence of Continuing Professional development/ qualification relevant to area of speciality.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post Registration experience in Theatres/Anaesthetics.
- Managerial ability
- High level clinical skills and knowledge.
- Evidence of co-ordinating, managing and leading the team in out of hours service delivery.
- Teaching ability
- Experience in undertaking preceptor/mentor role
- An awareness and understanding of nursing/department policy and practice relevant to speciality.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake mentorship course
- Involvement in Nursing audit and Research.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Evidence of excellent communication skills including verbal, non verbal and written.
- Microsoft office PC. and Sema Pas skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
SY3 8XQ
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
