Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated theatre anaesthetic practitioner to join our theatres as a team leader in anaesthetics.
We are looking for forward thinking and highly motivated individual who can take the lead, acting as a role model to junior staff and facilitating new initiatives, change and policy development. Previous acute site experience is desirable and applicants must have significant theatre experience.
Main duties of the job
Function as the lead practitioner for an operating theatre or a designated area, acting as a role model for the clinical team.
Demonstrate ability to function competently both as a leader and as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
Participate in the anaesthetic rota and be the lead practitioner.
Act as a resource person to others, providing advice and support to the MDT, patients and relatives.
Assist in the management of the theatres to ensure excellence in patient care and to have responsibility for staff and service development.
Contribute to an effective, motivated and competent workforce and ensure that high quality standards are maintained and developed.
Contribute to the development of performance review in accordance with Trust policy. Be receptive to change with the Department and encourage new ideas and developments.
Demonstrate people management skills, delegation, negotiation and assertiveness as appropriate.
Internal rotation between sites.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To function as the lead practitioner for an operating theatre or a designated area.
- To be a role model and peer support for anaesthetic practitioners
- To assist in the management of the theatres to ensure excellence in patient care and to have responsibility for staff and service development.
Additional responsibilities are available within the job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To function as the lead practitioner for an operating theatre or a designated area.
- To be a role model and peer support for anaesthetic practitioners
- To assist in the management of the theatres to ensure excellence in patient care and to have responsibility for staff and service development.
Additional responsibilities are available within the job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / ODP
- Evidence of CPD
- Anaesthetic qualification
- Mentorship / teaching
Desirable
- Degree / Diploma
- SFA
- Assessor Qualification
- Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Teaching Skills
- Change management
Desirable
- Audit
- Leadership / junior management
- Change management
- cell salvage
Slikks
Essential
- Verbal / non verbal skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Role model
Desirable
- Audit
- Research
- Budget monitoring
- Medical device
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical expert
- Knowledge of discipline
- IT Skills
- Perioperative practice
Desirable
- Cross specialty
- 3 areas rotation
- Finance skills
- HR Understanding
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / ODP
- Evidence of CPD
- Anaesthetic qualification
- Mentorship / teaching
Desirable
- Degree / Diploma
- SFA
- Assessor Qualification
- Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Teaching Skills
- Change management
Desirable
- Audit
- Leadership / junior management
- Change management
- cell salvage
Slikks
Essential
- Verbal / non verbal skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Role model
Desirable
- Audit
- Research
- Budget monitoring
- Medical device
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical expert
- Knowledge of discipline
- IT Skills
- Perioperative practice
Desirable
- Cross specialty
- 3 areas rotation
- Finance skills
- HR Understanding
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
