Anaesthetic Lead

Claremont Hospital

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Job summary

The Anaesthetic Team Leader will support the Theatre Manager as required, in the provision of appropriate clinical and managerial leadership throughout the department. Maximising theatre utilisation, Consultant compliance and maintaining clinical standards, the post-holder will provide strong leadership and direction to all staff across the service and act as a point of contact for advice and expertise relating to professional issues.

This is a demanding job with high levels of delegated authority and offers the opportunity to take decisions and make a difference in line with the Spire Healthcare Values and Behaviours.

Main duties of the job

Provide direction, effective and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi-disciplinary team within the area for which you are accountable for.

Demonstrate clinical expertise providing, by example and through your theatre team, an excellent standard of care for your patients.

Act as a clinical and managerial role model at all times.

Be responsible for the provision of a supportive learning environment for all students, newly appointed staff and learners within the department.

Clinically assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for your area.

Receive and deal with queries appropriately, on occasions outside normal working hours.

About us

Claremont Private Hospital has been at the heart of the South Yorkshire community providing first class healthcare for over 60 years.

Our hospital is situated in acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Crosspool, South West Sheffield. Patients can enjoy a peaceful stay, easy access to their consultant, nursing care which is second to none and panoramic views from our modern and comfortable patient bedrooms. We have over 280 highly experienced consultants practising privately at Claremont Private Hospital supported by a team of more than 200 hospital staff.

Date posted

14 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,000 to £48,027 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0159-24-0006

Job locations

Claremont Hospital

401 Sandygate Road

Sheffield

S10 5UB

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Monitor and assist in the delivery of patient care.

2. Respect the patients dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs.

3. Provide appropriate clinical and managerial leadership throughout the department.

4. Act as a role model and mentor to clinical staff providing advice and support to others to promote good practice consistent with legislation and Spire Healthcares policies.

5. Encourage, develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self.

6. Identify, develop and support opportunities for improvements in operating department practices as highlighted through evidence, research-based practice and national standards.

7. Delegate appropriate activities to other staff and ensure objectives are met.

8. To ensure that Clinical Governance and risk management are embedded within daily practice.

9. Promote best evidence-based practice within own scope of practice.

10. Apply and ensure others apply legislation, policies and procedures correctly.

11. Achievement of the theatre budget and specific Key Performance Indicators

12. Work with others to optimise theatre utilisation in relation to booked operating sessions and availability to meet the demands of elective work, taking action with regards under-utilisation of lists as appropriate.

13. To ensure that effective systems are in place to manage stocks according to financial instructions, efficient utilisation, intelligent ordering and to work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure compliance with the above.

14. Ensure all audits/reviews of the departments and their performance are undertaken and implement action plans in response to findings.

15. Provide and receive patient information, ensuring that all patient information is provided, received and recorded in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Spire Policies.

16. Carry out any other duty that reasonably falls within the general nature and level of responsibility of the post.

17. Ensure staff receive an annual Enabling Excellence review.

18. Manage and participate in clinical trials within their clinical environment.

19. Support in the management and servicing medical equipment within the department.

This job description is not exhaustive although it should relate to your contract of employment.

The job description outlines the current position and will be subject to annual review in the light of developments within the service in consultation with the post holder.