Employer Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Town Norwich
Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period Yearly
Closing 13/02/2025 23:59
Interview date 24/02/2025
Deputy Team Leader - Paediatric Theatres
NHS AfC: Band 6
At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.
NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre.
Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do:
* People-focused: We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.
* Respect: We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.
* Integrity: We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.
* Dedication: We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.
Job overview
The Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is nestled on the outskirts of the vibrant city of Norwich. We are excited to share that we have full time and part time opportunities for Band 6 deputy team leaders within our Theatre team.
We are a brand new stand alone Paediatric Theatre Complex, comprising of 2 elective theatres and a 6 bay PACU (Post anaesthetic care unit) area.
Main duties of the job
* The post-holder is responsible for supporting the Clinical Leader and a small, cohesive multi-disciplinary team.
* Provide positive and caring leadership while being a strong role model, and demonstrating the Trust’s PRIDE values at all times.
* Manage the efficient utilisation of operating theatre lists, minimising delays and preventing on the day cancellations.
* Have an in depth knowledge of the surgical pathway and design processes around the unique needs of the child and young person.
* Assist with the recruitment and retention of staff.
* Support with Staff Health and Well Being, Sickness management, under the guidance of the Clinical leader.
* Assist with staff development of all grades including Band 4’s.
* Involvement with all relevant National and Local Audits, with a responsibility to encourage compliance and commitment.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner on the appropriate part of the NMC/ Health Care Professions Council register.
* To have completed the mentorship preparation programme or equivalent.
* Have or be working towards a health related degree.
Experience
* Knowledge of current developments in clinical specialty.
* Experience of managing and leading a clinical area.
Skills
* Able to work effectively under pressure in an unpredictable and demanding environment.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values.
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
The Job Description provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification.
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