Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Royal theatre team for a band 7 Unit Co- Ordinator in dental theatres.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with extensive theatre experience currently working at band 6 or above.
The post is to provide leadership, direction and support to the unit team members in order to deliver safe and efficient service to our patients.
Training and support will be given to the successful candidate from the Surgical Division leadership team.
Main duties of the job
Co-ordination of the ward on a day-to-day basis including planning, allocation and evaluation of the new work streams carried out by teams.
Provide specialist knowledge to all theatre staff in the unit .
To promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of nursing care ensuring that the ward environment is responsive to current issues.
Ensure that all existing procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients are reviewed and updated as required with the new hospital move.
Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice and clinical benchmarking.
Exercise strong and effective leadership, acting as an exemplary role modelfor the ward/department team.
Maintain adequate staff cover and skill mix on the ward through effective use of staffing rotas.
Ensure staff compliance with mandatory training and maintain current records.
Ensure effective communication with patients and their carers.
Monitor and manage staff sickness/absence following the Trust guidelines, and liaise with the Matron as necessary.
Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and safeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives.
Act always in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct and Guidance documents and maintain active status on NMC/HCPC Register.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Co-ordination of the ward on a day-to-day basis including planning, allocation and evaluation of the new work streams carried out by teams.
Provide specialist knowledge to all theatre staff in the unit .
To promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of nursing care ensuring that the ward environment is responsive to current issues.
Ensure that all existing procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients are reviewed and updated as required with the new hospital move.
Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice and clinical benchmarking.
Exercise strong and effective leadership, acting as an exemplary role modelfor the ward/department team.
Maintain adequate staff cover and skill mix on the ward through effective use of staffing rotas.
Ensure staff compliance with mandatory training and maintain current records.
Ensure effective communication with patients and their carers.
Monitor and manage staff sickness/absence following the Trust guidelines, and liaise with the Matron as necessary.
Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and safeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives.
Act always in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct and Guidancedocuments and maintain active status on NMC/HCPC Register.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Co-ordination of the ward on a day-to-day basis including planning, allocation and evaluation of the new work streams carried out by teams.
Provide specialist knowledge to all theatre staff in the unit .
To promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of nursing care ensuring that the ward environment is responsive to current issues.
Ensure that all existing procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients are reviewed and updated as required with the new hospital move.
Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice and clinical benchmarking.
Exercise strong and effective leadership, acting as an exemplary role modelfor the ward/department team.
Maintain adequate staff cover and skill mix on the ward through effective use of staffing rotas.
Ensure staff compliance with mandatory training and maintain current records.
Ensure effective communication with patients and their carers.
Monitor and manage staff sickness/absence following the Trust guidelines, and liaise with the Matron as necessary.
Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and safeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives.
Act always in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct and Guidancedocuments and maintain active status on NMC/HCPC Register.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Post registration qualification in specialty
Desirable
- 1st level degree or studying towards
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and application of healthcare governance
Skills
Essential
- High level of personal and professional credibility
- Supportive of colleagues
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
- Enthusiastic and motivated with the ability to motivate the team
- Act as role model for all staff
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
- Excellent communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of effective working in a Theatre unit at a senior level
- Demonstrable evidence of effective leadership skills
- Demonstrable evidence of staff development
- Demonstrable evidence of change management
- Evidence of application of current healthcare issues and developments
- Evidence of participation in audit and research
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence of effective Theatre Unit management at a senior level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Post registration qualification in specialty
Desirable
- 1st level degree or studying towards
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and application of healthcare governance
Skills
Essential
- High level of personal and professional credibility
- Supportive of colleagues
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
- Enthusiastic and motivated with the ability to motivate the team
- Act as role model for all staff
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
- Excellent communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of effective working in a Theatre unit at a senior level
- Demonstrable evidence of effective leadership skills
- Demonstrable evidence of staff development
- Demonstrable evidence of change management
- Evidence of application of current healthcare issues and developments
- Evidence of participation in audit and research
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence of effective Theatre Unit management at a senior level
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).
