A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We have an exciting opportunity to expand and develop our Theatre leadership team, to provide strong leadership within our Theatre teams
We are looking for an enthusiastic registered nurse or operating department practitioner with a passion for the relevant speciality who will be dedicated to developing our service.
Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide the highest standard of patient care
Ensuring effective use of budget and resource to maintain a effective service and meet theatre utilisation targets.
There may be an element of cross site working required to meet the service needs.
Have continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the department/team, providing management and professional leadership for the theatre/ PACU team.
Have the responsibility for ensuring the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care are maintained to a high standard.
Hold the management responsibility for the administrative and financial aspects of the ward/department.
Will ensure cost effective use of resources.
Is the champion of and role model for the team to ensure that the highest professional standards are upheld in their ward / department.
Will work in partnership with the Theatre & PACU lead and facilities and is personally responsible for ensuring high standards of hospital cleanliness are maintained on their ward/department and meet the standards required.
Will utilise outcome measures and patient experience feedback to influence improvements in the quality and safety of patient care at ward/department level.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Mar 2025
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