Job summary
Be a part of something new from the beginning!
Join #TeamLNWH in the £9 million, brand new, state of the art North West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre.
Based at Central Middlesex Hospital in Brent, the Elective Orthopaedic Centre will see over 4,000 Londoners a year for routine bone and joint surgery.
This exciting collaboration between the four acute healthcare providers in North West London consists of Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial Collage Healthcare NHS Trust, and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
ORTHOPAEDIC EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL
Main duties of the job
We are looking for passionate, inspired and enthusiastic Operating Department Practitioners who have extensive post registration experience in elective orthopaedic.
The role will be leading the orthopaedic theatre department team and ensuring the day-to-day operation reflects the highest standard of governance, clinical effectiveness, and standards of care.
You will be an experienced Senior Registered Theatre Nurse - Orthopaedic using your advanced knowledge and experience to guide and support your team whilst actively being involved in the delivery of patient care. You will be responsible for the logistical and procedural processes within the team, ensuring policy and governance is strictly adhered to whilst maintaining the smooth operation of the team.
About us
Staff Benefits:
- Cyclists: Cycle to work scheme
- Drivers: Go green with our car scheme - parking also available
- Travel: Season Ticket Loan
- Various wellbeing and wellness activities such as lunch walks, wellbeing lounges, menopause support services, mindfulness programmes etc
- As well as generous annual leave that increases with service and other benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
In support of the Theatre Clinical Manager, the post holder is responsible for the operational management of designated elective orthopaedic theatres within Central Middlesex Hospital including budgetary awareness, clinical governance, and staff development and training.
In conjunction with the other Senior Registered Theatre Nurses - Orthopaedic is responsible for the operational management of the Operating Theatres in the absence of the Clinical Theatre Manager. The post holder will have responsibility for effective theatre utilisation, ensuring lists start promptly, delays are minimized, and throughput is maintained.
The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi- disciplinary team within their sphere of influence. The post holder will be involved in the development of protocols / guidelines and patient information.
The service will be working six days per week and to meet the needs of the Trusts services you may also be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work.
Required to participate in the on-call rota for CMH Theatres
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Job description
Job responsibilities
In support of the Theatre Clinical Manager, the post holder is responsible for the operational management of designated elective orthopaedic theatres within Central Middlesex Hospital including budgetary awareness, clinical governance, and staff development and training.
In conjunction with the other Senior Registered Theatre Nurses - Orthopaedic is responsible for the operational management of the Operating Theatres in the absence of the Clinical Theatre Manager. The post holder will have responsibility for effective theatre utilisation, ensuring lists start promptly, delays are minimized, and throughput is maintained.
The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi- disciplinary team within their sphere of influence. The post holder will be involved in the development of protocols / guidelines and patient information.
The service will be working six days per week and to meet the needs of the Trusts services you may also be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work.
Required to participate in the on-call rota for CMH Theatres
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse with Theatre Course
- Registered ODP
Desirable
- Level 6 or above academic qualification
- Management qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as Band 6 Scrub Team Leader
- Extensive knowledge of elective Orthopaedic Scrub procedures
Desirable
- Management of instrument and implant loan
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Skill and Ability
Essential
- High level of organisational skill
- Demonstrable teaching and facilitation skill in practice development
- IT skill in using Power point, Word and Excel package
Desirable
- Change management skill
- People management Skill
Value and Attribute
Essential
- Demonstrate HEART value and compression in practice
- Analytical and reflective in practice improvement
Desirable
- Flexible approach to service provision
- Research orientated
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse with Theatre Course
- Registered ODP
Desirable
- Level 6 or above academic qualification
- Management qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience as Band 6 Scrub Team Leader
- Extensive knowledge of elective Orthopaedic Scrub procedures
Desirable
- Management of instrument and implant loan
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Skill and Ability
Essential
- High level of organisational skill
- Demonstrable teaching and facilitation skill in practice development
- IT skill in using Power point, Word and Excel package
Desirable
- Change management skill
- People management Skill
Value and Attribute
Essential
- Demonstrate HEART value and compression in practice
- Analytical and reflective in practice improvement
Desirable
- Flexible approach to service provision
- Research orientated
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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
