Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Pre-op Assessment Unit Manager

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Job summary

The Pre-op Unit Manager role is a pivotal one, providing exceptional and inspirational leadership to a defined clinical environment.

There are a number of strands to this leadership role - professional, personnel, clinical, operational and managerial.

The Unit Manager will ensure that staff work to a high standard, are continuously developed in their career pathways and work collaboratively as a team to consistently deliver world class standards of care.

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Main duties of the job

Managing the Pre-op Unit Clinical team.

Providing clinical leadership.

Driving service improvement to ensure the GIRFT Preoperative assessmentservices guidance is met

About us

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Date posted

03 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

224-PA20241002094

Job locations

Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

Oswestry

SY10 7AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description but in addition, the Unit Manager will act as a Work Stream lead in The Pre-Op Improvement Group and will take lead role in the Pre-op Working group with the Pre-op Clinical Lead and Unit Matron.Professional and Clinical Issues

1. Be accountable and responsible for maintaining own professional practice. The post-holder will be able to underpin applied theoretical knowledge to practice utilizing analytical and judgmental skillsin a variety of situations to determine direct patient care.

2. To be responsible for the delivery of patient centered care. Maintaining own specialist knowledge and clinical skills within the field of Orthopaedics, participating in direct patient care and uphold evidence for professional revalidation as required by the postholders professional body.

3. To be competent in clinical skills, including enhanced practice relevant to the clinical area.

4. Take the lead role in the provision of clinical and professional advice, expertise and support. Lead in the process of developing practice and monitoring performance.

5. Keep abreast of current political issues within the NHS, and future nursing trends.

6. Ensure that accurate records are kept of all care given in the Department.

7. To provide professional and clinical leadership to support the development of clinical practice.

8. Ensure a patient / client-focused approach to care.

9. Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of the patient family, Carers and staff. To uphold the Trust's Diversity/Equal Opportunities Policy.

10. Has high level of interpersonal skills, and coping mechanisms to manage the occasional exposure to traumatic and distressing situations.

11. Advise on issues within own scope of practice relating to health promotion.

12. To initiate, develop and implement effective methods of care delivery, which may include new ways of working and new roles.

13. Takes the lead role in assessing and ensuring that patients are correctly prepared for their operation/procedure for their operation/procedure including the monitoring of care standards through audit and other activities.

14. Provision of patient care which requires the use physical effort to roll, maneuver and stand patients. The use of manual handling equipment / training is essential, to reduce physical strain and maintain safety of the patient. Annual manual handling training is mandatory.

15. To develop and implement departmental policies and procedures.16. Participate in a yearly appraisal with the Matron, setting personal objectives for own professional development plan.

17. Attend yearly statutory training to ensure adherence to Trust policy and current legislation.

18. Attend relevant in-house training sessions which is pertinent to own clinical practice, to enhance knowledge and skill, maintaining competencies.

19. Provide leadership in managing the changes required of the service to meet with the GIRFT equirements for Pre-op assessment.