Job summary
Are you a dynamic leader who can effectively lead a team of Peri-operative Practitioners to deliver high class quality care within the Clatterbridge theatres?
The Directorate of Peri-operative Medicine is seeking to recruit an experienced Perioperative Practitioner to join the leadership team at Clatterbridge. You will be instrumental in delivering quality and activity for Chronic pain, Urology, General Surgery and Breast surgery.
The Clatterbridge theatres are GIRFT accredited and was nominated recently for a HSJ award for collaboration with The Countess of Chester Hospital as part of the Cheshire and Mersey collaborative.
In 2023 we built four new state of the art theatres, recovery, staff rest room and Surgical Admissions Unit. The new theatres are a pleasure to work in with large anaesthetic rooms, operating theatres and prep rooms. This supports the well being of staff as they are working in a new and spacious area, which they developed.
The four new theatres are an addition to the six theatres already on the site (five orthopaedic and five General Surgery/Urology/Breast).
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.
The potential post holder will report directly to the Perioperative Matron, linking with the ADN of Perioperative Medicine 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.
About us
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 - General Surgical lead position 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 - General Surgical lead position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & 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)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues and team members
- Ability to establish relationships
- Good Communication Skills
- Good organisational skills
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Significant theatre experience
- Evidence of report writing, leading workshops, presentation skills and negotiating
- Able to analyse information and problem solve effectively
- High level of clinical credibility
- Knowledge and application of professional nursing issues
Desirable
- Experience in management / leadership position
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & 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)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues and team members
- Ability to establish relationships
- Good Communication Skills
- Good organisational skills
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Significant theatre experience
- Evidence of report writing, leading workshops, presentation skills and negotiating
- Able to analyse information and problem solve effectively
- High level of clinical credibility
- Knowledge and application of professional nursing issues
Desirable
- Experience in management / leadership position
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).
