Job summary An exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic and forward-thinking Lead Practitioner has arisen within Women's and Children's theatres at Royal Derby Hospital. Women's and Children's theatres is a multi speciality area covering Gynaecology, Breast, Obstetric, and Paediatric surgery. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Gynaecology and Breast theatres. You will work closely with the other Lead practitioners for the department, and will support each other to manage the Women's and Children's theatre suite as one unit. Candidates must have previous management and theatre team leading experience with strong team building and communication skills. If you are looking to influence and progress the way patient care is delivered within the service, this is your opportunity. Main duties of the job To co-ordinate, organise and take responsibility and accountability for the management and organisation of the W&C Theatre service, this involves managing a wide range of complex and sometimes conflicting priorities including staff management. To be a professional and clinical role model, leading and coordinating theatres, in conjunction with the Theatre Matron, and working closely with the multidisciplinary team. Able to practice clinically within theatres. Provide specialist clinical advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/ clients and relatives/ carers in collaboration with the multi professional team. Deliver clinical leadership through effective monitoring and implementation of standards and evidence based practice. Closing date of applications: 10th November 2024 Interview date: 22nd November 2024 About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa / pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 320-SURG-1119 Job locations Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Person Specification Registration Essential Registration with appropriate professional body Team leadership or management qualification Desirable Relevant Teaching and Assessing qualification Evidence of degree level study Knowledge/experience Essential Demonstrable experience as a Team leader experience (band 6) within Theatres Specialist Knowledge in multiple specialities including obstetrics and gynaecology. Recent evidence of CPD activities Desirable Evidence of change management experience Communication Essential Demonstrates ability to communicate with patients and MDT Ability to maintain and build relationships within the team Understands barriers to communication Able to persuade and negotiate Analytical Skills Essential Demonstrates problem solving skills Demonstrates calm manner in emergency situations Planning and organisation Essential Able to plan own time and that of others Demonstrates leadership skills in a quickly changing environment Able to prioritise Patient care Essential Provides high quality patient care Recognises importance of MDT Person Specification Registration Essential Registration with appropriate professional body Team leadership or management qualification Desirable Relevant Teaching and Assessing qualification Evidence of degree level study Knowledge/experience Essential Demonstrable experience as a Team leader experience (band 6) within Theatres Specialist Knowledge in multiple specialities including obstetrics and gynaecology. Recent evidence of CPD activities Desirable Evidence of change management experience Communication Essential Demonstrates ability to communicate with patients and MDT Ability to maintain and build relationships within the team Understands barriers to communication Able to persuade and negotiate Analytical Skills Essential Demonstrates problem solving skills Demonstrates calm manner in emergency situations Planning and organisation Essential Able to plan own time and that of others Demonstrates leadership skills in a quickly changing environment Able to prioritise Patient care Essential Provides high quality patient care Recognises importance of MDT 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)