Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic individual who can demonstrate that they have the skills to provide practical guidance and leadership to a highly motivated, cohesive team within the main theatre complex.
The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills which will provide the ability to be an integral part of the management team and lead the General, Thoracic and Vascular Theatres effectively.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the management structure and at all levels of staff grade across the Surgical Division. They will work with external agencies and organisations to develop services and improve patient care.
We are looking for the right person to bring leadership, organisational and proactive skill set to the management team whilst demonstrating at all times a professional attitude to the work place.
The successful candidate will be highly organised and able to work under pressure in the context of meeting deadlines.
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Interview date: 16th May 2022
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
- Provide clinical and managerial leadership and support to all multi-disciplinary and clerical staff
- To assist with the management of resources in the clinical area within the agreed budget
- Manage staff performance and development through a process of appraisal, which should include a cycle of constructive performance review and the establishment of a relevant personal development plan
- Lead a safe and productive team
- Ensure all staff have had the relevant training and statutory updating regarding mandatory training, i.e. COSHH, Health and Safety, Infection Control Policy, Resuscitation, Moving and Handling, Fire Lecture and Occupational Health
- Contribute to local policy making within the agreed Trust strategy
- Implement change when necessary adopting an effective change management theory model where changes of practice affect service delivery
- Monitor/investigate incidents within the area and implement necessary actions recommended to reduce risk
About us
The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom, providing first-class acute care for around one million people living in Norfolk and surrounding areas.
NNUH is a teaching hospital providing specialist services in state-of-the-art facilities. We are lucky to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placements for their students.
Join the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff as we continue to care for our local population. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country, and we are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
NNUH PRIDE values of People-focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence sum up perfectly what this role encompasses. We want you in our team if you share our values and core beliefs as our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion cannot be separated from our PRIDE values and behaviours, which recognise the important role of our people in providing positive experiences for service users.
We're committed to providing training and developmental opportunities that give our team the skills, knowledge and experience they need to carry out their jobs to the highest standard and help them progress in their careers. There is always an opportunity for you to grow.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide clinical and managerial leadership and support to all multi-disciplinary and clerical staff
- Plan and co-ordinate the placement of appropriate personnel/skills across the department and other areas in the Trust
- Provide optimum use of resources communicating effectively with support services and departments
- Act as a role model and be a credible practitioner within the clinical area
- Contribute to budget setting and assist with managing the service within the budget
- Identify, implement and monitor efficiently, improvement and cost saving programmes
- Deliver a high quality service for all patients within sphere of responsibility
- Act as a role model and be a credible Practitioner within the clinical area
- To be accountable for own practice and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence
- Provide relevant clinical learning experiences in an approved environment, in liaison with the Theatre Training Department and School of Nursing and Midwifery and other external associated teaching groups
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide clinical and managerial leadership and support to all multi-disciplinary and clerical staff
- Plan and co-ordinate the placement of appropriate personnel/skills across the department and other areas in the Trust
- Provide optimum use of resources communicating effectively with support services and departments
- Act as a role model and be a credible practitioner within the clinical area
- Contribute to budget setting and assist with managing the service within the budget
- Identify, implement and monitor efficiently, improvement and cost saving programmes
- Deliver a high quality service for all patients within sphere of responsibility
- Act as a role model and be a credible Practitioner within the clinical area
- To be accountable for own practice and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence
- Provide relevant clinical learning experiences in an approved environment, in liaison with the Theatre Training Department and School of Nursing and Midwifery and other external associated teaching groups
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ Operating Department Practitioner on the appropriate part of the NMC/ Health and Care Professional Register
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6 or equivalent
- Experience with recruitment and selection process
Skills
Essential
- Proven organisational skills
- Knowledge of change management and leadership theory
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ Operating Department Practitioner on the appropriate part of the NMC/ Health and Care Professional Register
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6 or equivalent
- Experience with recruitment and selection process
Skills
Essential
- Proven organisational skills
- Knowledge of change management and leadership theory
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
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).
