Job summary
Are you a dynamic leader? Are you able to lead a team of perioperative practitioners with the perioperative environmentleading practitioners to deliver high class quality care? The Directorate of Perioperative Medicine is going through some exciting changes to support the highest quality of care to our patients and we want you on our team.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital is seeking to recruit an experienced Perioperative practitioner with leadership skills to join the directorate of perioperative medicine senior leadership team, supportingour operating theatres specifically Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Main duties of the job
With responsibility for the day to day management of workforce, clinical specialism and patient flow, you will lead change in the department supporting the perioperative improvement programme. Clinical specialisms include, elective and urgent Obstetric and gynaecological procedures.
The potential post holder will report directly to the perioperative medicine Matron forgingclose partnerships with other senior leaders in both the directorate and Surgical division. The post holder will provide strong leadership, and be a visible, credible senior presence, be accessible to staff patients and families where required. As successful candidate you will be responsible and accountable for safety, quality and workforce within your team working collaboratively with wider teams to deliver the highest quality care to patients.
This post is open to both NMC registered Nurses and HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioners. We are looking for a highly motived, passionate health care professional who possesses excellent interpersonal communication skills, the ability to motivate and negotiate and is passionate about perioperative care. This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period in line with trust policy.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part of the leadership team you will be responsible for:
- Day to day operational leadership of operating theatres ensuring productivity and efficiencies whilst maintaining a safe and quality service.
- Provide support, empowerment and guidance to theatre teams in providing care
- Provide Human resource management to theatre teams.
- Identify areas for development within the current service provision
- Support appropriate use of theatre space through theatre scheduling andbookings to sessions
- Engage with the wider user groups to ensure safe delivery of services.
- Support key agenda items including audit, SOP development and IPC compliance.
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Theatre Speciality Lead - Obstetrics and Gynae available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part of the leadership team you will be responsible for:
- Day to day operational leadership of operating theatres ensuring productivity and efficiencies whilst maintaining a safe and quality service.
- Provide support, empowerment and guidance to theatre teams in providing care
- Provide Human resource management to theatre teams.
- Identify areas for development within the current service provision
- Support appropriate use of theatre space through theatre scheduling andbookings to sessions
- Engage with the wider user groups to ensure safe delivery of services.
- Support key agenda items including audit, SOP development and IPC compliance.
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Theatre Speciality Lead - Obstetrics and Gynae available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse or ODP with current NMC/HCPC registration
- Post Graduate degree in health care subject (or working towards)
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification in health care
- IT skills including Office applications and health care databases
Desirable
- Leadership Qualification (ILM/Leadership Degree)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of perioperative practice
- Evidence of report writing, leading workshops, presentation skills and negotiating skills
- Analyse information and problem solve
- High level of clinical credibility
- Knowledge of professional nursing issues
Desirable
- Experience in management / leadership position
Personal Attibutes
Essential
- Good Communicator
- Supportive of colleagues
- Ability to establsih relatoinships
- Good organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse or ODP with current NMC/HCPC registration
- Post Graduate degree in health care subject (or working towards)
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification in health care
- IT skills including Office applications and health care databases
Desirable
- Leadership Qualification (ILM/Leadership Degree)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of perioperative practice
- Evidence of report writing, leading workshops, presentation skills and negotiating skills
- Analyse information and problem solve
- High level of clinical credibility
- Knowledge of professional nursing issues
Desirable
- Experience in management / leadership position
Personal Attibutes
Essential
- Good Communicator
- Supportive of colleagues
- Ability to establsih relatoinships
- Good organisational 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
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).
