Deputy Team Leader - Gynaecology theatres
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic Theatre Practitioner with the appropriate clinical experience to work closely with our existing band 6 colleagues and team leader to support our excellent team and continuously develop our elective service, meeting the needs of our service users.
This post will require the successful applicant to provide evidence of excellent clinical skills, and show competence in a wide range of leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a keen interest in improving and developing their leadership skills to enable management of staff, and be an effective role model, demonstrating high levels of clinical competence and expertise. You should be able to demonstrate involvement in service improvement, with some evidence of change management.
You will demonstrate skills in self-management, including time management, prioritisation and organisational skills. You will need to have a flexible attitude to work, be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and have the capacity to go the extra mile. You will be expected to exhibit knowledge of how we work towards our trusts vision.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate for this role will be expected:
1. To support and deputise for the Team Leader, taking managerial, clinical and professional responsibility for a team of practitioners.
2. To support staff, ensuring the provision of high quality patient care in the most efficient and safe manner in accordance with Divisional and NUH policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Communication and relationship skills
* Can effectively use a variety of communication skills.
* Able to use PowerPoint, Word and Excel to produce documents and presentations.
* Can present a mixture of information from a variety of sources.
Training and Qualifications
* HCPC/NMC Registration.
* Evidence of continuing professional development and recent study relevant to theatres/recovery.
* BSc in Healthcare or working towards this.
* Junior/Supervisory management course.
* A Teaching/assessing qualification.
Experience and patient care
* 2 years specialty experience.
* Competent in complex clinical skills.
Team Working
* Recognises own role as part of the multi-disciplinary team and encourages high standards.
* Enables team members to set achievable objectives.
Leadership
* Adopts an effective leadership style, gaining respect and commitment from others.
* Promotes a supportive environment where staff feel valued.
Clinical Expertise
* Displays clinical expertise and provides support to others.
* Expands role as appropriate.
* Provides a credible source of expertise for others.
* Is able to co-ordinate the clinical area in order to meet patient needs.
* Consistently acts as a patient advocate.
* Demonstrates initiative to generate ideas for change.
* Is aware of strategies relating to clinical governance and infection prevention.
Personal Effectiveness
* Strives to achieve personal and professional effectiveness.
* Acts as a role model for others.
* Demonstrates high standards of personal and professional behaviour.
Resource Management
* Ensures resources are available and used to facilitate quality patient care.
* Participates and proactively assesses the need for change.
Education
* Assists with the development of education and training.
* Demonstrates an awareness of research principles and their application to clinical practice.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
* Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards.
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.
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
£35,392 to £42,618 a year.
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