Job summary
We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, and committed individual to join the Pre-Assessment Team as Team Leader.
The candidate should be motivated and a team player who is dedicated to providing high standards of care, safety and practice for patients.
The post holder will be responsible for the overall management of the pre-assessment team and the development of staff within that team. The post holder will be a professional role model, providing visible leadership. for the team. They will be an expert clinical practitioner.
The post holder will work closely with members of the Multidisciplinary Team to ensure that patients are pre-assessed appropriately before their surgery.
By joining the team you will be able to bring your knowledge and experience with you to join the team.
**Please note, advert may close early without notice if there are a high number of applicants**
Main duties of the job
Overall management of the Pre-Assessment team, managing staff sickness, performance etc.
Ensure the smooth and effective running of the Pre-Assessment clinics, supporting the different clinics and the staff running them. Working with members of the MDT e.g., Anaesthetists to ensure patient are appropriately deemed as fit for surgery.
Maintaining the departments budget, monitoring for over spend.
To be willing to undertake professional development and training needed to progress the service.
Provide high standards of holistic, patient centred care.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse level 1 or HCPC Registered ODP.
- Teaching/ Assessing/ Mentoring qualification.
- Evidence of on-going dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty linked to demonstrable clinical competencies and academic study.
- Relevant post registration module or equivalent experience.
- Leadership or management qualification or training.
Desirable
- Experience of working with an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system.
- Working towards a Masters.
- Experience of working with the Lifebox system.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience/ competency within the specialty as a senior nurse/ ODP (band 6).
- Management of a department.
- Handling safeguarding issues according to Trust Policies and Procedures
- Ability to manage workforce processes and issues that may arise.
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk, and quality issues.
- Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Undertaking departmental audits.
- Undertaking staff appraisals.
- Evidence of managing staff and dealing with difficult issues e.g., performance management of staff and management of sickness
- Experience supporting staff through change.
- Clinical Governance experience.
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving.
- Understanding of audits and research methodologies.
Desirable
- Previous experience of involvement in audits and research.
- Benchmarking and monitoring experience.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Teaching, assessing and development of junior staff and students.
- Strong clinical leadership qualities including team working and team building.
- Ability to motivate others.
- Ability to effectively manage and prioratise own workload and delegate effectively
- Understands the issues affecting the provision of healthcare.
- Has a commitment to providing a quality service and quality improvement.
- IT competent.
- Ability to work under pressure, flexibly and as part of a team.
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment.
- Understanding of research and evidence bases practice.
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
Other
Essential
- Understanding of the Trust Values.
- Adaptable and responsive to the changing needs or the department/ward.
- Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care.
- Has the ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse level 1 or HCPC Registered ODP.
- Teaching/ Assessing/ Mentoring qualification.
- Evidence of on-going dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty linked to demonstrable clinical competencies and academic study.
- Relevant post registration module or equivalent experience.
- Leadership or management qualification or training.
Desirable
- Experience of working with an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system.
- Working towards a Masters.
- Experience of working with the Lifebox system.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience/ competency within the specialty as a senior nurse/ ODP (band 6).
- Management of a department.
- Handling safeguarding issues according to Trust Policies and Procedures
- Ability to manage workforce processes and issues that may arise.
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk, and quality issues.
- Awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Undertaking departmental audits.
- Undertaking staff appraisals.
- Evidence of managing staff and dealing with difficult issues e.g., performance management of staff and management of sickness
- Experience supporting staff through change.
- Clinical Governance experience.
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving.
- Understanding of audits and research methodologies.
Desirable
- Previous experience of involvement in audits and research.
- Benchmarking and monitoring experience.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Teaching, assessing and development of junior staff and students.
- Strong clinical leadership qualities including team working and team building.
- Ability to motivate others.
- Ability to effectively manage and prioratise own workload and delegate effectively
- Understands the issues affecting the provision of healthcare.
- Has a commitment to providing a quality service and quality improvement.
- IT competent.
- Ability to work under pressure, flexibly and as part of a team.
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment.
- Understanding of research and evidence bases practice.
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
Other
Essential
- Understanding of the Trust Values.
- Adaptable and responsive to the changing needs or the department/ward.
- Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care.
- Has the ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation.
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).
