Job summary
St Joseph's Hospital are looking for a full time Deputy Theatre Manager to join our busy Theatre department.
Main duties of the job
Contribute to efficient patient throughput and
reduced theatre turnaround times and take an innovative approach to improving
this aspect of theatre practice.
Be a clinical expert in multiple surgical
specialities / theatre disciplines and use skills where required to support the
service and provide high levels of patient care.
Ensure that all theatre documentation within the
department is maintained to high standards (including electronic records).
Participate in conducting clinical audit to
achieve the agreed standards and ensuring timely completion of audits by other
lead practitioners.
About us
St Joseph's Hospital approach all aspects of work with an innovative mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. We put our patients at the heart of everything we do.
At St Joseph's Hospital, we each play our part in creating a constructive and welcoming working environment where everyone is empowered to do their best work. We encourage our people to work together, driving excellence and improving patient outcomes.
Our combination of the latest facilities and world-class expertise give you the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of experiences to help grow your knowledge at our independent private hospital.
Located just two miles north of the M4 in Newport, the hospital is easy to get to from Cardiff, Bristol, Monmouth, and Abergavenny.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Relevant
assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in
accordance with the Hospital and Departmental policies.
Contribute to effective stock control.
Contribute to efficient patient throughput and
reduced theatre turnaround times and take an innovative approach to improving
this aspect of theatre practice.
Be a clinical expert in multiple surgical
specialities / theatre disciplines and use skills where required to support the
service and provide high levels of patient care.
Ensure that all theatre documentation within the
department is maintained to high standards (including electronic records).
Participate in conducting clinical audit to
achieve the agreed standards and ensuring timely completion of audits by other
lead practitioners.
Contribute to staff planning and produce a staff
rota as required.
In conjunction with their colleagues, contribute
to developing and maintaining a department ethos and a standard approach to the
delivery of excellent patient care.
Provide a holistic approach to patient care and
maintain excellent clinical standards of practice, within the ethos of the
department, using research and evidence-based practice.
Adhere to goals and benchmark standards of care
within their area, collaborating with other members of the theatre team to
ensure the patients needs are met to a consistently high standard.
Promote awareness and compliance amongst
colleagues regarding Hospital & Departmental policies, procedures,
guidelines and standards.
Actively participate in the Hospitals framework
of clinical governance within the department area.
Identify and report clinical risks and report to
the Theatre Manager so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with
the Hospital risk management policy.
Ensure that all incidents involving staff,
patients and visitors are reported via Datix and acted upon in accordance with
Hospital policies and assist in any investigations as required.
Take part in the out of hours theatre on call rota.
Participate in the Hospitals appraisal and
personal development plan schemes.
Participate in the programme for clinical
supervision as required.
Maintain a personal, professional profile,
identifying role and skill developments in line with the NMC Code / HCPC
Standards of Proficiency.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of a
positive learning environment for colleagues and students.
Provide training to other staff members as
required.
Use data which will contribute to the improvement
of patient care.
Undertake relevant training in both paper and
electronic information systems that are in place or under development.
Follow Hospital/Departmental guidelines to access
patient results.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Relevant
assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in
accordance with the Hospital and Departmental policies.
Contribute to effective stock control.
Contribute to efficient patient throughput and
reduced theatre turnaround times and take an innovative approach to improving
this aspect of theatre practice.
Be a clinical expert in multiple surgical
specialities / theatre disciplines and use skills where required to support the
service and provide high levels of patient care.
Ensure that all theatre documentation within the
department is maintained to high standards (including electronic records).
Participate in conducting clinical audit to
achieve the agreed standards and ensuring timely completion of audits by other
lead practitioners.
Contribute to staff planning and produce a staff
rota as required.
In conjunction with their colleagues, contribute
to developing and maintaining a department ethos and a standard approach to the
delivery of excellent patient care.
Provide a holistic approach to patient care and
maintain excellent clinical standards of practice, within the ethos of the
department, using research and evidence-based practice.
Adhere to goals and benchmark standards of care
within their area, collaborating with other members of the theatre team to
ensure the patients needs are met to a consistently high standard.
Promote awareness and compliance amongst
colleagues regarding Hospital & Departmental policies, procedures,
guidelines and standards.
Actively participate in the Hospitals framework
of clinical governance within the department area.
Identify and report clinical risks and report to
the Theatre Manager so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with
the Hospital risk management policy.
Ensure that all incidents involving staff,
patients and visitors are reported via Datix and acted upon in accordance with
Hospital policies and assist in any investigations as required.
Take part in the out of hours theatre on call rota.
Participate in the Hospitals appraisal and
personal development plan schemes.
Participate in the programme for clinical
supervision as required.
Maintain a personal, professional profile,
identifying role and skill developments in line with the NMC Code / HCPC
Standards of Proficiency.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of a
positive learning environment for colleagues and students.
Provide training to other staff members as
required.
Use data which will contribute to the improvement
of patient care.
Undertake relevant training in both paper and
electronic information systems that are in place or under development.
Follow Hospital/Departmental guidelines to access
patient results.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills and ability to use clinical data systems.
- Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload.
- Excellent verbal and communication.
Experience
Essential
- Proven leadership experience.
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Experience in more than one theatre discipline (anaesthetics, recovery, or scrub).
- Evidence of CPD.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or ODP (NMC or HCPC registration).
- A minimum of 2 years post-registration.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills and ability to use clinical data systems.
- Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload.
- Excellent verbal and communication.
Experience
Essential
- Proven leadership experience.
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Experience in more than one theatre discipline (anaesthetics, recovery, or scrub).
- Evidence of CPD.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or ODP (NMC or HCPC registration).
- A minimum of 2 years post-registration.
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
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).
