Job summary The senior leadership team of the Surgical and Associated Specialities board are recruiting to a new innovative position to provide leadership to the SCP workforce. This role will work alongside the operational and clinical leads to ensure that the needs of all surgical specialities are met. Interview Date Wednesday 04 December 2024 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy NO AGENCIES PLEASE Main duties of the job Management and coordination of the robotic rota ensuring that the system utilisation is maximised will be a core element of this role. In addition, this role will have oversight of all elective and emergency rotas. The Lead SCP will continue to practice clinically and will provide a senior presence in the theatre and clinic environment to support all staff development. Demonstrating compassionate leadership this role will manage the current SCP workforce, ensuring that the team develop and grow and that skills and expertise are maintained. Representing the SCP team, this role will support specialities and the board in response to governance processes including incident investigation and involvement in the PSIRF process. About us Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: Freeman Hospital Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site) Newcastle Dental Hospital Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-2024-43-041 Job locations Freeman Hospital 317 01 Freeman Hospital NE7 7DN Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide senior clinical, managerial and professional leadership to the Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) workforce, setting and ensuring the delivery of high standards of patient care. The post holder will be required to set the vision for the SCP workforce, ensuring the full remit and breadth of the SCP role (within and outside of the peri-operative environment) is fully embedded in clinical practice and mirrors national standards and best practice. The Lead SCP will be required to lead and develop the workforce and service whilst continuing to be a practicing SCP as part of their job planThe post holder will be required to ensure all relevant training and education is in place to support the SCP workforce to grow and develop, ensuring a future pipeline and a clear strategy for succession planning. Alongside this, working with the Clinical Board and Executive Chief Nurse Team, the post holder will work to ensure robust governance and safety processes are in place to support the SCP workforce in practiceSupports specialties and the Board in response to governance processes including incident investigation, representing the Surgical Care Practitioner teamAlongside this, the Lead SCP will also be required to: Line manages the SCP team including appraisals, absence management and supporting health and wellbeing of staff Provide expert assistance and support in robotic surgery to the Consultant Surgeons, SPRs, theatre staff and patients involved in robotic surgery Co-ordinate and organise MIS sessions Support training and direct supervision within the SCP team Develop and manage cross speciality dynamic robotic rota to maximise robotic system utilisation (this will requirement cross speciality agreement to allocate session if not booked 7/10 days before the due date) Contributes to the directorate business planning process by providing information to the Director of Operations in relation to own area of practice Prepare quarterly robotic utilisation and productivity reports (SurgiNet/Intuitive) Managing robotic instrument inventory and ensuring three robotic systems are in safe functioning condition Develop and deliver training courses for robotic assistants/ robotic coordinators in NSTC. Coordinates the allocation of the MSI operating lists which involves: Reallocation of existing resources from one speciality to another Organisation of additional theatre lists to include liaising with Theatre Sisters for Theatre Teams and liaise on with Anaesthetic Department for anaesthetic cover Provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in clinical settings to whom all users and providers of the service can turn to for assistance, advice and support Provide professional support and advice to Divisional managers to facilitate the smooth running of the service As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide senior clinical, managerial and professional leadership to the Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) workforce, setting and ensuring the delivery of high standards of patient care. The post holder will be required to set the vision for the SCP workforce, ensuring the full remit and breadth of the SCP role (within and outside of the peri-operative environment) is fully embedded in clinical practice and mirrors national standards and best practice. The Lead SCP will be required to lead and develop the workforce and service whilst continuing to be a practicing SCP as part of their job planThe post holder will be required to ensure all relevant training and education is in place to support the SCP workforce to grow and develop, ensuring a future pipeline and a clear strategy for succession planning. Alongside this, working with the Clinical Board and Executive Chief Nurse Team, the post holder will work to ensure robust governance and safety processes are in place to support the SCP workforce in practiceSupports specialties and the Board in response to governance processes including incident investigation, representing the Surgical Care Practitioner teamAlongside this, the Lead SCP will also be required to: Line manages the SCP team including appraisals, absence management and supporting health and wellbeing of staff Provide expert assistance and support in robotic surgery to the Consultant Surgeons, SPRs, theatre staff and patients involved in robotic surgery Co-ordinate and organise MIS sessions Support training and direct supervision within the SCP team Develop and manage cross speciality dynamic robotic rota to maximise robotic system utilisation (this will requirement cross speciality agreement to allocate session if not booked 7/10 days before the due date) Contributes to the directorate business planning process by providing information to the Director of Operations in relation to own area of practice Prepare quarterly robotic utilisation and productivity reports (SurgiNet/Intuitive) Managing robotic instrument inventory and ensuring three robotic systems are in safe functioning condition Develop and deliver training courses for robotic assistants/ robotic coordinators in NSTC. Coordinates the allocation of the MSI operating lists which involves: Reallocation of existing resources from one speciality to another Organisation of additional theatre lists to include liaising with Theatre Sisters for Theatre Teams and liaise on with Anaesthetic Department for anaesthetic cover Provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in clinical settings to whom all users and providers of the service can turn to for assistance, advice and support Provide professional support and advice to Divisional managers to facilitate the smooth running of the service As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Registered General Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner Educated to Masters level Surgical Care Practitioner qualification Management experience/qualification Desirable Recognised leadership/management qualification/programme of study or equivalent experience Knowledge & Experience Essential Significant post registration experience Recent clinical experience in related speciality Experience of operational, people and financial management; service strategy; business planning; and performance management Expert knowledge of professional issues Proven change management and service practice developments Fully conversant with the NHS Modernisation agenda and current national strategy Line management experience Demonstrable QI and audit experience Desirable Evidence of recent relevant ongoing professional development Experience of multisystem and multi-speciality robotic programme Broad range of experience in theatre Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent communication/negotiation skills Good IT Skills Effective organisation and time management skills Extended skills training - minimal invasive skills (MIS) Demonstrate leadership skills and organisational ability at a senior level Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Registered General Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner Educated to Masters level Surgical Care Practitioner qualification Management experience/qualification Desirable Recognised leadership/management qualification/programme of study or equivalent experience Knowledge & Experience Essential Significant post registration experience Recent clinical experience in related speciality Experience of operational, people and financial management; service strategy; business planning; and performance management Expert knowledge of professional issues Proven change management and service practice developments Fully conversant with the NHS Modernisation agenda and current national strategy Line management experience Demonstrable QI and audit experience Desirable Evidence of recent relevant ongoing professional development Experience of multisystem and multi-speciality robotic programme Broad range of experience in theatre Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent communication/negotiation skills Good IT Skills Effective organisation and time management skills Extended skills training - minimal invasive skills (MIS) Demonstrate leadership skills and organisational ability at a senior level 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). Additional information 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 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Freeman Hospital 317 01 Freeman Hospital NE7 7DN Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)