Job summary
There are exciting opportunity have arisen, for Deputy Team Leader within Day Surgery Theatres/Recovery at Ashford Hospital
The Day Surgery Unit consists of 2 Operating Theatres which are used for a range of surgical specialities, including general, vascular, orthopaedic/trauma, oral, ENT and gynaecology. There are 2 Treatment Rooms on the Unit for minor procedures/operations and pain management procedures. The Unit also has a Recovery Room comprising 6 trolley spaces
Applications are welcome from Experienced Registered Nurses to join our friendly busy DSU Unit.
Delivering excellence in patient care and patient experience is our driving force and in return we offer commitment to your personal development.
Informal visits to the unit are welcome so you can come and meet us and see the way that care is delivered.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of the senior team providing support and clinical expertise leading theatres and deputising team leader in different specialities including Orthopaedic, General, Gynaecology and MaxsFacs/ENT etc and also in Recovery/Post-Operative Care Unit.
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 out two hospitals,Ashford, Ashford, Surrey andSt 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should have an excellent all around knowledge and skill to cover different theatres team leading theatre lists including Orthopaedic, General, Gynaecology, ENT and organising instruments/consumables and managing day to day operations to ensure that patient safety and infection control standards are maintained. And also in Post Operative Care Unit. You will also be expected to deputise on the DSU ward managing admissions/discharge.
Applicants must have a level of management skills including time management, prioritization and organizational skills and the ambition to develop themselves and others. You will need excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong belief in providing the best patient centred care possible. You will be expected to help maintain high standards of practice and act as a role model to your team.
Theatres operates from 0800 to 1800 Monday to Friday
Day Surgery Ward unit operated from 0700 to 2100 Monday to Friday
For further information about this post, please contact: Tom Dsouza Matron Ashford Theatres and Day Surgery on 01784 884188 email tom.dsouza@nhs.net to discuss the post further or to arrange an informal visit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You should have an excellent all around knowledge and skill to cover different theatres team leading theatre lists including Orthopaedic, General, Gynaecology, ENT and organising instruments/consumables and managing day to day operations to ensure that patient safety and infection control standards are maintained. And also in Post Operative Care Unit. You will also be expected to deputise on the DSU ward managing admissions/discharge.
Applicants must have a level of management skills including time management, prioritization and organizational skills and the ambition to develop themselves and others. You will need excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong belief in providing the best patient centred care possible. You will be expected to help maintain high standards of practice and act as a role model to your team.
Theatres operates from 0800 to 1800 Monday to Friday
Day Surgery Ward unit operated from 0700 to 2100 Monday to Friday
For further information about this post, please contact: Tom Dsouza Matron Ashford Theatres and Day Surgery on 01784 884188 email tom.dsouza@nhs.net to discuss the post further or to arrange an informal visit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Theatre Nurse/ Surgical First Assistant/Leadership and Management
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years of experience working in Theatres in different specialities and/or Day Surgery ward managing admissions and nurse lead discharges.
Desirable
- Team leading experience /Shift leading experience.
Attitude, Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Always puts patients first
- Customer service focus
- Willing and able to take personal responsibility
- Demonstrates passion for excellence
- Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
- Takes pride in their work and their team
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Respects, values and cares for others
- Supports learning and development of self and others
- Supports and promotes equality and diversity
Knowledge
Essential
- You should have an excellent all around knowledge and skill to cover different specialities including Orthopaedic, General, Gynaecology and ENT to ensure we have the right equipment and consumable and staff skill mix is managed. For the DSU ward excellent experience in efficient Admissions/Surgical Nursing care and Nurse lead discharges escalating/trouble shooting any concerns.
Desirable
- NHS Constitution
- Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
Skills
Essential
- Experience in scrub/circulating for different specialities Orthopaedic, General, Gynaecology and Urology. Team leading experience to manage theatre procedures including theatres starts on time and make sure theatre efficiency is managed to avoid any avoidable on the day cancellations. You will be a credible role model for junior staff, qualified and non-qualified, and support staff in all aspect of perioperative practice. You should have skills in managing a theatre department on a shift basis and lead the department in the absence of senior staff.
- Experience in managing Day Surgery Unit covering admissions/surgical nursing and managing nurse lead discharge. You will work closely with colleagues in the Day Surgery Unit to ensure the cohesiveness and the smooth running of the whole department.
Desirable
- You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, and service or support as appropriate to your role
- Patient facing roles - be able to understand an individuals communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences
- Able to provide a customer focussed service
Other
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy
- Treat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Theatre Nurse/ Surgical First Assistant/Leadership and Management
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years of experience working in Theatres in different specialities and/or Day Surgery ward managing admissions and nurse lead discharges.
Desirable
- Team leading experience /Shift leading experience.
Attitude, Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Always puts patients first
- Customer service focus
- Willing and able to take personal responsibility
- Demonstrates passion for excellence
- Seeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offered
- Takes pride in their work and their team
- Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Respects, values and cares for others
- Supports learning and development of self and others
- Supports and promotes equality and diversity
Knowledge
Essential
- You should have an excellent all around knowledge and skill to cover different specialities including Orthopaedic, General, Gynaecology and ENT to ensure we have the right equipment and consumable and staff skill mix is managed. For the DSU ward excellent experience in efficient Admissions/Surgical Nursing care and Nurse lead discharges escalating/trouble shooting any concerns.
Desirable
- NHS Constitution
- Trust vision, values and strategic objectives
Skills
Essential
- Experience in scrub/circulating for different specialities Orthopaedic, General, Gynaecology and Urology. Team leading experience to manage theatre procedures including theatres starts on time and make sure theatre efficiency is managed to avoid any avoidable on the day cancellations. You will be a credible role model for junior staff, qualified and non-qualified, and support staff in all aspect of perioperative practice. You should have skills in managing a theatre department on a shift basis and lead the department in the absence of senior staff.
- Experience in managing Day Surgery Unit covering admissions/surgical nursing and managing nurse lead discharge. You will work closely with colleagues in the Day Surgery Unit to ensure the cohesiveness and the smooth running of the whole department.
Desirable
- You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role
- You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, and service or support as appropriate to your role
- Patient facing roles - be able to understand an individuals communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences
- Able to provide a customer focussed service
Other
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy
- Treat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect
- Ability to travel between Trust sites
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
