Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Cardiothoracic Theatre Team as Lead Practitioner at Northern General Hospital. To provide positive team leadership, ensuring a high standard of patient care is delivered in a safe, professional environment. The post holder is responsible for planning the development of the team and for the operational management of staff within a defined team, including appraisals, rotas, recruitment and selection and the supervision of students. Support the Matron/Lead Nurse/CSM in providing a quality service to all its users and deliver the broad objectives of the clinical teams. The post holder's duties would reflect a 60% clinical and 40% managerial commitment.
Main duties of the job
The top 5 priorities of the job are:
1. Have continuing responsibility for the day to day management of the specialist area of the post.
2. Have continuing responsibility for the departmental assessment of patient care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of agreed standards.
3. Ensure that all aspects of the delivery of patient care are supported through the identification, application and dissemination of research findings relating to clinical practice ensuring that all aspects of practice are evidence based.
4. Provide clinical leadership within the speciality ensuring that patients receive a high standard of care appropriate for their surgical and anaesthetic needs according to identified and agreed Protocols.
5. Ensure that all aspects of the Trusts policies on infection prevention and control related to the peri-operative pathway are adhered to.
About us
The department supports a multidisciplinary approach to providing the surgical patient with a high-quality surgical experience. The department will work collaboratively with other directorates to provide a fully accessible and appropriate service.
Date posted: 07 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff.
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 190-0153-DIR
Job locations: Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* RGN, Diploma / Degree in Nursing/ City & Guilds 752/ ODP NVQ Level 3/ BSc in Operating Department Practice.
* Desirable: Accredited management training course.
* City and Guilds 730, 7281 / Mentorship or recognised teaching qualification.
* First degree or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes).
Desirable
* Study at Master's Level 7 or working towards.
Experience
Essential
* Current managerial experience leading a team.
* Extensive Experience in Cardiothoracic Theatres and a wide range of surgical specialities.
* Theatre Utilisation and Service improvements.
* Sickness monitoring and Quality Assurance Management.
* Patient Flow experience.
Desirable
* Theatre Coordinator role.
* Experience in managing an elective and emergency pathway.
Further Training
Essential
* Accredited Management training/ Leadership course.
* Actively Involved in Service Improvement Relevant short courses e.g. Management Infection Control, H&S.
* Clinical related courses in specialism.
Desirable
* After Action Review Conductor Training
* Human Factors.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
* Excellent communication skills with all multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to manage own work and that of others.
* Understanding of performance management within operating theatres.
* Excellent Leadership qualities.
Desirable
* Managing budgets - Staff and equipment.
Other Factors
Essential
* Flexible approach.
* The ability to successfully implement change.
Desirable
* Car driver.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AU
Employer's website: https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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