Job summary
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 ofleadership skills.
Gynaecology experience desirable, but not essential
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 description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
The successful candidate for this role will be expected:
To support and deputise for the Team Leader, taking managerial, clinical and professional responsibility for a team of practitioners.
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
Essential
1. Can effectively use a variety of communication skills
2. Able to use power point, word and excel to produce documents and presentation
Desirable
3. Can present a mixture of information from a variety of sources.
Training and Qualifications
Essential
4. HCPC/NMC Registration
5. Evidence of continuing professional development and recent study relevant to theatres/recovery
6. BSc in Healthcare or working towards this
Desirable
7. Junior/Supervisory management course
8. Level 3 mentor qualification
9. A Teaching/assessing qualification
Experience and patient care
Essential
10. 2 years speciality experience
11. Competent in complex clinical skills
Team Working
Essential
12. Recognises own role as part of the multi-disciplinary team and encourages high standards
Desirable
13. Enables team members to set achievable objectives
Leadership
Essential
14. Adopts an effective leadership style, gaining respect and commitment from others
15. Promotes a supportive environment where staffs feel valued
Clinical Expertise
Essential
16. Displays clinical expertise and provides support to others
17. Expands role as appropriate
Desirable
18. Provides a credible source of expertise for others
Patient Care
Essential
19. Is able to co-ordinate the clinical area in order to meet patient needs
20. Consistently acts as a patient advocate
Desirable
21. Demonstrates initiative to generate ideas for change
22. Is aware of strategies relating to clinical governance and infection prevention
Personal Effectiveness
Essential
23. Strives to achieve personal and professional effectiveness
24. Acts as a role model for others
25. Demonstrates high standards of personal and professional behaviour
Resource Management
Essential
26. Ensures resources are available and used to facilitate quality patient care
Desirable
27. Participates and proactively assesses the need for change
Education
Essential
28. Assists with the development of education and training
29. Demonstrates an awareness of research principles and their application to clinical practice
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
30. Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards