Anaesthetics Deputy Team Leader, Theatres - Band 6

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced motivated practitioner to take upon this exciting opportunity of becoming an anaesthetic practitioner Deputy Team Leader.

Applications are welcome from Experienced Registered Nurses/ODPs who would like to learn new skills and knowledge in management and leadership.

As a Deputy Team Leader you will be expected to demonstrate being an excellent role model, and have the skills and knowledge to be an effective leader. You will be able to provide specialist surgical scrub and circulating clinical support and be encouraged to work towards acting up in the absence of seniors.

Main duties of the job

You will work closely with the Team Leaders and Theatre Coordinator in the establishment of a good working environment and in making the most effective/efficient use of staff, supplies and services.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate that they have a high level organisational skills including time management, the ability to confidently prioritise and organise clinical and managerial responsibilities. You will also be expected to participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the team, including supporting and developing junior and new members of the team; and be committed to delivering a high quality service to ensure patient care, safety and experience is the best it can be.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Date posted

02 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,162 to £44,629 a year Including high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9323-FCE2693

Job locations

Guildford Road

Chertsey

Surrey

KT16 0PZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Take personal responsibility to maintain own continuous professional development and safe work practice.

You will be required to demonstrate leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.

In the absence of team leaders, you will be expected to deputise and take charge of the given area of your expertise. You will be expected to help maintain high standards of practice and act as a role model to your team.

For further information about this post, please contact: Janet Wright Matron on 01932726673 or email Janet.wright5@nhs.net and /or Joi Kaunde-Smith on 01932722478 or email joi.kaunde-smith@nhs.net to discuss the post further or to arrange an informal visit.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Take personal responsibility to maintain own continuous professional development and safe work practice.

You will be required to demonstrate leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC 1st Level Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered ODP

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Adheres to Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
Able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role

Other Requirements

Essential

Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy
Treat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect
Ability to travel between Trust sites

Experience

Essential

Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor
Recent experience in theatre environment
Three years post-reg experience
Evidence of involvement in teaching and assessing learners

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC 1st Level Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered ODP

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Adheres to Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
Able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role

Other Requirements

Essential

Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy
Treat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect
Ability to travel between Trust sites

Experience

Essential

Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor
Recent experience in theatre environment
Three years post-reg experience
Evidence of involvement in teaching and assessing learners

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.