Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and highly motivated registered nurse/ODP with excellent clinical knowledge in Theatres and theatre recovery. The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and should be able to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. Good organisational skills, flexibility and sound clinical skills in operating department procedures are essential. You will be required to demonstrate effective and resilient leadership and management skills.
This Band 7 role is vital to the continued development and support of staff in the operating department leading to an improved patient and staff experience. We encourage the development of our staff and support the further education of our team members in areas which benefit the service and our patients.
Main duties of the job
- To provide clinical and professional leadership to the Theatres department.
- The post holder will be responsible as a member of the team for the maintenance of a high standard of patient care, working with the team to ensure that our Theatre services, are utilised efficiently and effectively.
- Assist in the implementation of training and development needs of the multi-disciplinary team.
- To lead and develop a measurable service in line with national measures and clinical outcome measures.
- To implement efficient strategies to ensure all resources are utilised effectively to achieve high standards of care.
- To ensure theatre utilisation and productivity meets targets, by liaising with speciality teams to optimise theatre productivity. To work with the site theatre management meeting weekly to ensure that every list is utilised fully.
- To provide clinical leadership to Theatre teams in balancing the challenges of providing safe services with excellent outcomes and in a way that delivers efficiencies and meets the expectations of patients, the public and the trust.
- To hold professional accountability for patient safety and effective care with a particular focus on the strategic priorities of handover of care, preventable venous thromboembolic events, medication errors, catheter associated UTIs, falls with harm, pressure ulcers, sepsis Never Event's with associated near miss.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ODP
- ODP Diploma/ 1st Degree (or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards Degree)
- Immediate Life Support
- Paediatric Immediate Life Support
- Management/ Leadership Course
- Mentor Qualification or ENB 998 or Practice Assessor/ Practice Supervisor
- Practice Assessor/ Practice Supervisor
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate or willingness to work towards
- Anaesthetic/ airway management experience
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years at Band 6
- Ability to co-ordinate main theatre complex
- Ability to manage a group of staff.
- Advanced knowledge of own specialist field and working knowledge of at least one other specialist field.
- Patient focused approach
- IT literate
- Theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience
Desirable
- Sickness management
- Recruitment and retention
Governace
Essential
- Patient focused approach
- Knowledge of Theatre based computer systems
- Working knowledge of COSHH Health and Safety
- NMC/ HCPC Code of Conduct
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Risk management
- Understanding of current issues in Healthcare
- Audit participation
Desirable
- Advances in Recovery Care knowledge
- Dealing with conflict
- Mental Health First Aider
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to develop working relationships with others
- Time management and personal organisation skills
- Calm and focused under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- Good interpersonal skills. Within the professional codes of conduct of that body
Desirable
- Mentor Qualification or ENB 998
- Completion of Preceptorship
Other Requirements
Essential
- To be aware of, uphold and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
- Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and nationally
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ODP
- ODP Diploma/ 1st Degree (or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards Degree)
- Immediate Life Support
- Paediatric Immediate Life Support
- Management/ Leadership Course
- Mentor Qualification or ENB 998 or Practice Assessor/ Practice Supervisor
- Practice Assessor/ Practice Supervisor
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate or willingness to work towards
- Anaesthetic/ airway management experience
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years at Band 6
- Ability to co-ordinate main theatre complex
- Ability to manage a group of staff.
- Advanced knowledge of own specialist field and working knowledge of at least one other specialist field.
- Patient focused approach
- IT literate
- Theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience
Desirable
- Sickness management
- Recruitment and retention
Governace
Essential
- Patient focused approach
- Knowledge of Theatre based computer systems
- Working knowledge of COSHH Health and Safety
- NMC/ HCPC Code of Conduct
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Risk management
- Understanding of current issues in Healthcare
- Audit participation
Desirable
- Advances in Recovery Care knowledge
- Dealing with conflict
- Mental Health First Aider
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to develop working relationships with others
- Time management and personal organisation skills
- Calm and focused under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively
- Good interpersonal skills. Within the professional codes of conduct of that body
Desirable
- Mentor Qualification or ENB 998
- Completion of Preceptorship
Other Requirements
Essential
- To be aware of, uphold and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
- Current understanding of key issues facing the NHS both locally and nationally
- Ability to work on own initiative using sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
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).
