Clinical Team Leader- Cardiac, Orthopaedic or Neurosurgery and Spinal

Cromwell Hospital

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Job summary

The Clinical Team Leader (Theatres) is responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team and to participate in the assessment and delivery of patient care needs. They will work clinically as well as people manage.

Main duties of the job

  • Assist in the positioning and preparation of a patient as directed by the surgical team and ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory.
  • Help to control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis.
  • Prepare patients for clinical/ operative procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery.
  • Provide assistance in clinical/ operative procedures, both anaesthetics and surgery.
  • Provide immediate post-operative care.
  • Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of peri-operative patient care
  • Actively lead in the line management of a defined group of staff ensuring robust delegation and supervision of junior grades, unqualified and less experienced staff.
  • Actively participate in the effective management of resources within the department
  • Be a highly visible and accountable leader who actively participates in the effective management of the theatre department.

About us

Our main adult theatre is a busy and dynamic environment, setting the benchmark for clinical excellence. We have 5 operating suites catering for Cardiac, Orthopaedics, ENT and Ophthalmic, Plastics, General/Vascular, Urology and Gynaecology. We work with surgeons who are the best in their specialities carrying out simple to the more complex surgeries.

Why Bupa?

We are a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. We reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers.

Our Benefits:

  • Payment of professional registration fees
  • Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
  • Enhanced pension and life insurance
  • Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
  • Discounted access to online gym sessions
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
  • Option to join dental insurance scheme at a discounted rate
  • Access to our Digital GP platform on you mobile
  • Emotional wellbeing support
  • Access to family mental health line
  • Financial wellbeing channels
  • Support for carers

Here youll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. Youll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialist

Salary

Depending on experience £44,457 to £49,083 plus Golden hello £4,500 or £5000 relocation

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0204-24-0150

Job locations

164-178 Cromwell Road

London

SW5 0TU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Team Leader (Theatres) is responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team and to participate in the assessment and delivery of patient care needs. They will work clinically as well as people manage.

What youll do:

  • Assist in the positioning and preparation of a patient as directed by the surgical team and ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory.
  • Help to control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis.
  • Prepare patients for clinical/ operative procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery.
  • Provide assistance in clinical/ operative procedures, both anaesthetics and surgery.
  • Provide immediate post-operative care.
  • Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of peri-operative patient care
  • Actively lead in the line management of a defined group of staff ensuring robust delegation and supervision of junior grades, unqualified and less experienced staff.
  • Actively participate in the effective management of resources within the department
  • Be a highly visible and accountable leader who actively participates in the effective management of the theatre department.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Team Leader (Theatres) is responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team and to participate in the assessment and delivery of patient care needs. They will work clinically as well as people manage.

What youll do:

  • Assist in the positioning and preparation of a patient as directed by the surgical team and ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory.
  • Help to control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis.
  • Prepare patients for clinical/ operative procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery.
  • Provide assistance in clinical/ operative procedures, both anaesthetics and surgery.
  • Provide immediate post-operative care.
  • Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of peri-operative patient care
  • Actively lead in the line management of a defined group of staff ensuring robust delegation and supervision of junior grades, unqualified and less experienced staff.
  • Actively participate in the effective management of resources within the department
  • Be a highly visible and accountable leader who actively participates in the effective management of the theatre department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN 1ST level Registration Adult and/or Children
  • Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies
  • ODP Level 3 NVQ
  • ODA 752
  • Have both clinical and people management experience
  • Theatre, Anaesthetic or Recovery course
  • Previous experince in Cardiac, Orthopaedic or Neurosurgery and Spinal
  • NMC or HCPC registered
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RN 1ST level Registration Adult and/or Children
  • Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies
  • ODP Level 3 NVQ
  • ODA 752
  • Have both clinical and people management experience
  • Theatre, Anaesthetic or Recovery course
  • Previous experince in Cardiac, Orthopaedic or Neurosurgery and Spinal
  • NMC or HCPC registered

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cromwell Hospital

Address

164-178 Cromwell Road

London

SW5 0TU


Employer's website

https://careers.bupa.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Cromwell Hospital

Address

164-178 Cromwell Road

London

SW5 0TU


Employer's website

https://careers.bupa.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Specialist Recruiter

Serina Kapoor

serina.kapoor@bupa.com

07729068814

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialist

Salary

Depending on experience £44,457 to £49,083 plus Golden hello £4,500 or £5000 relocation

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0204-24-0150

Job locations

164-178 Cromwell Road

London

SW5 0TU


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