Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for the Clinical Lead for Theatres at Moorfields Eye Hospital City Road. The theatre department comprises of ten operating theatres providing elective and emergency NHS and private ophthalmic surgery. It is an exciting time for the Theatre department, developing new working strategies and pathways.
The post holder will be a member of the expert clinical leadership team in the Theatre Department at City Road, providing skilled clinical and technical guidance. You will be a visible, approachable and authoritative figure offering support and leadership to the Designated Nurse In Charge, supporting them in the daily operational management of the department. You will be expected to act with delegated authority in the absence of the Theatre Manager to make leadership decisions in their absence
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
- Professionally accountable and responsible for the development and provision of high quality care and a safe environment for patient within theatre services.
- In collaboration with the Theatre Manager manage all human, financial and physical resources.
- To lead the departmental team, taking responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area, in a courteous and patient focused manner.
- Work with clinicians as part of the management team, to provide expert knowledge on all areas of theatres and to be a role model, providing sound leadership and motivation for all members of staff.
- To be responsible for direct management of delegated staff, ensuring robust management of performance and absence.
- Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC and HCPC Codes of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies and Procedures.
- Act as an agent of change in achieving a culture that is flexible and responds positively to the needs of the service and our patients.
- Actively develop positive team working between theatres and the surgical wards.
- Support the Division in all activities related to the improvement of theatre utilisation.
About us
Moorfields is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research and education. We are true pioneers in the fight to cure blindness. Every year we treat more than 750,000 patients at City Road in central London and at 30 satellites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programs in the world. We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally, and our reputation for quality and professionalism is second to none.
You would be joining us at an exciting time currently as we plan our new main Moorfields building Oriel as such you will be involved in supporting our outline as well as helping design new ways of working and models of care for this new integrated hospital & academic centre.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
This post will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
During the probationary period, your suitability for continued employment will be assessed and provided a satisfactory standard is achieved and maintained, your employment will be confirmed.The probationary period may be extended
Or your employment terminated either during or at the end of probation, in line with the trust Probationary Policy. For the duration of the probation period, the notice period will be in line with contractual obligations on either side.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details of the job role please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
The job role comprises areas of practice aligned to the Capital Nurse Career Framework including:
- Clinical Practice
- Professionalism & Integrity
- Communication
- Quality and Safety
- Facilitation and Learning, Developing Self and Others
- Research and Evidence
- Leadership, Management & Teamwork
You will need to be a good team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as theability to work independently and to lead teams and work streams of your own, witha clear sense ofdirection.
The role requires an individual who can provide management experience preferably with experience of working at Band 7 or leading teams with demonstrable evidence of excellent clinical knowledge within theatre setting.
If you would like to be part of this exciting journey as we plan our move to our new hospital, Project Oriel and we would love to hear from you.
For further information about the job role we would encourage candidates to contact us for an informal discussion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details of the job role please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
The job role comprises areas of practice aligned to the Capital Nurse Career Framework including:
- Clinical Practice
- Professionalism & Integrity
- Communication
- Quality and Safety
- Facilitation and Learning, Developing Self and Others
- Research and Evidence
- Leadership, Management & Teamwork
You will need to be a good team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as theability to work independently and to lead teams and work streams of your own, witha clear sense ofdirection.
The role requires an individual who can provide management experience preferably with experience of working at Band 7 or leading teams with demonstrable evidence of excellent clinical knowledge within theatre setting.
If you would like to be part of this exciting journey as we plan our move to our new hospital, Project Oriel and we would love to hear from you.
For further information about the job role we would encourage candidates to contact us for an informal discussion.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse/ODP
- Mentorship in Practice or equivalent
- Theatre qualification of equivalent
- Degree level healthcare related subject
Desirable
- Degree/Diploma in Leadership
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written
- Experience of carrying out research and audits
- Highly competent in the use of IT and computing skills
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience in managing a clinical team
- Demonstrate implementation of change
- Can demonstrate the ability to organise and prioritise workloads.
- Clinical theatre experience
Desirable
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse/ODP
- Mentorship in Practice or equivalent
- Theatre qualification of equivalent
- Degree level healthcare related subject
Desirable
- Degree/Diploma in Leadership
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written
- Experience of carrying out research and audits
- Highly competent in the use of IT and computing skills
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience in managing a clinical team
- Demonstrate implementation of change
- Can demonstrate the ability to organise and prioritise workloads.
- Clinical theatre experience
Desirable
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).
