An exciting opportunity has arisen to manage our Trauma and Orthopaedic team at Stockport NHS Theatres. The successful applicant will be skilled in Orthopaedic scrub, Trauma, and associated specialties. They will also have good knowledge of General, Urology, and Obstetric surgery.
This role will be responsible for the Loan kit office and budgets aligned to this. The role holder will work closely with their other band 7s, including the training coordinator, to ensure safe staffing is promoted at all times. This is a challenging role; however, full support will be given with a two-week supernumerary period afforded to embed themselves into the department.
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the Head of Nursing, s/he will deliver the modernisation agenda within their clinical setting, including effective leadership, setting, monitoring, and maintaining professional and care standards, work collaboratively, manage complaints as per Trust policy, and lead the nursing contribution to the governance agenda at department level. S/he will be visible and accessible in the clinical area for patients, relatives, and staff. Lead by example and act as a positive role model for all staff, taking responsibility for own professional development. Provide leadership that promotes patient-focused care. Maintain an environment conducive to education, teaching, audit, and training for patients and staff. Provide clinical leadership and line management of staff ensuring the delivery of the highest professional standards through staff development and individual performance appraisal/review. Role model standards of care and expected behaviour through participation in direct patient care. Maintain personal standards of conduct and behaviour, which are consistent with Trust, Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), and HPC standards and requirements. Actively contribute to and support agreed developments within the Business Group. Identify equipment priorities to support the care of patients and staff in their physical environment, undertaking risk assessments to evidence the shortfalls. Ensure the efficient use of staff, monitoring quality and expenditure.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive, and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
* Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* NHS pension scheme membership
* Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics, and more, to make your salary go further
* NHS Staff discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning, and tips on managing debt
* Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder has a key leadership and management role at senior level and carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care, and the setting of standards of care within the in-patient theatres (Scrub). Ensuring as an expert practitioner in the peri-operative setting high standards of care that meet with best practice are implemented.
He/she also carries continuing responsibility for the management of theatres, including the specific responsibility relating to relevant budgets, resources, and manpower. Ensuring that staff in their area have access to education, training, and up-to-date clinical skills as appropriate, in association with the Directorate's training coordinator. They must also ensure that their staff have access to equipment training and implement clinical governance issues in association with the department's clinical governance lead.
Post holders will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process to achieve the skills required to deliver the role effectively and efficiently.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust's policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively, and sharing information appropriately.
If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition to this, it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
* Sound knowledge of scrub practice at band 6 level.
* Post registration Scrub or Anaesthetic & Recovery course
* A relevant diploma
Desirable
* Evidence of degree or working towards a degree.
* A Management Course
Skills and abilities
Essential
* An enthusiastic and supportive leader who motivates people.
* Ability to work across boundaries and deliver a quality service.
* Proven clinical abilities
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of good organisational and planning skills
* Experience in dealing with staffing issues and awareness of budgetary controls
Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence of CPD
* NMC/HPC standards and requirements
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7PE
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