Job summary
As an Orthopaedic Team Leader you will be overseeing a small team and will be supported by a Theatre Manager as well as a team of other Team Leads. Working as part of this friendly and supportive team you can expect to assist patients undergoing a variety of elective procedures
Main duties of the job
You will be passionate about service improvement, and driven to succeed within your career by completing your SFA course, if you do not already hold this. We encourage and reinforce your interest in development and progression and offer fully funded courses whilst being fully supported by your Theatre Manager and Senior Management Team. Support the Theatre Manager to lead, teach, counsel and appraise staff to ensure development needs are identified and met. Implement personal development plans to meet ongoing development needsSupervise and educate junior staff, RGN's, ODP's and carry out clinical supervisionContribute to the overall advancement of the Operating Department to promote excellence in clinical careAct as a role model, demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise, leading, managing and delivering excellence in clinical carePrepare the operating theatre room for surgery in relation to instrumentation, equipment and supplies required for specific operative procedures, ensuring waste is kept to a minimumAssess patients health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload
About us
At Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. We're committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. We deliver high standards of care to our insured, self-pay and NHS patients across 39 hospitals and 33 clinics, medical centres and consulting rooms. Our successful business is led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development. We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Orthopaedic Team Leader | Norwich | Permanent | Up to £43,000 Depending on Experience | Day Shifts | Excellent Benefits | £2000 Joining Bonus Included T&Cs Apply As an Orthopaedic Team Leader you will be overseeing a small team and will be supported by a Theatre Manager as well as a team of other Team Leads. Working as part of this friendly and supportive team you can expect to assist patients undergoing a variety of elective procedures. You will be passionate about service improvement, and driven to succeed within your career by completing your SFA course, if you do not already hold this. We encourage and reinforce your interest in development and progression and offer fully funded courses whilst being fully supported by your Theatre Manager and Senior Management Team. - Support the Theatre Manager to lead, teach, counsel and appraise staff to ensure development needs are identified and met. Implement personal development plans to meet ongoing development needs - Supervise and educate junior staff, RGN's, ODP's and carry out clinical supervision - Contribute to the overall advancement of the Operating Department to promote excellence in clinical care - Act as a role model, demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise, leading, managing and delivering excellence in clinical care - Prepare the operating theatre room for surgery in relation to instrumentation, equipment and supplies required for specific operative procedures, ensuring waste is kept to a minimum - Assess patients health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload Who we're looking for - Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner - Experience of working in teams and with minimum supervision - Previous leadership experience would be an advantage, however we offer award winning training and CPD - HCPC or NMC registration - At least 2 years ortho scrub experience - You must be passionate and driven and be able to demonstrate your dynamic thinking - Completed SFA training would be an advantage Working Hours: Full Time, Monday - Saturday, no nights Contract Type: Permanent Benefits We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: - 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays - Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options - Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers - Free Bupa wellness screening - Private medical insurance - Life assurance Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: - Driving clinical excellence - Doing the right thing - Caring is our passion - Keeping it simple - Delivering on our promises - Succeeding and celebrating together Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable
2. Completed SFA training would be an advantage
Experience
Essential
3. Experience of working in teams and with minimum supervision
4. At least 3 years ortho scrub experience
Desirable
5. Previous leadership experience would be an advantage, however we offer award winning training and CPD