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Main area: Theatres and Recovery
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (May be required to work late shifts, weekends, and take part in duty senior rota which covers 7 days)
Job ref: 216-CB-M6609569-A
Site: UHP
Town: Plymouth
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum (dependant on experience)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 04/11/2024 23:59
Job overview
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to lead our Catheter Labs, Pacing and recovery areas. We are looking for individuals experienced in scrub or recovery, with excellent leadership skills who are looking for their next challenge.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for managing nursing teams, clinical leadership, infection prevention and control, standards of patient care and the environment. They will be responsible for the performance management of the Theatre Unit and of key individuals in respect of the contribution to service delivery.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Dimensions:
* Responsible for ensuring all staff work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct/HPC Professional Guidelines.
* To identify and implement service improvements to enhance clinical care and maximise theatre efficiency and utilisation.
* To provide management and clinical input across Theatres, using a problem solving approach to resolve or prevent operational incidents.
* Provide leadership and direction for all staff within area of responsibility and across theatres, encouraging an environment that stimulates initiative and motivates staff.
* Provision of clinical nursing and managerial expertise in all aspects of peri-operative care.
* To actively maintain a 25% clinical and 75% managerial/leadership role within the designated theatre speciality group.
* To act as Duty Senior for Perioperative clinical areas on a regular basis.
* To deputise for the Matron as required.
* To work with the Theatre Matron on improvement and initiatives.
* Responsible for all budgetary and staffing issues within designated area.
* Responsible for procurement of supplies and equipment within designated area.
* To work with stores team on stock management initiatives.
* Review the daily staffing levels and skill-mix as required and lead initiatives to recruit, select and retain staff.
* Actively manage sickness and absence in accordance with Trust and Directorate policies.
* Conduct annual staff appraisal and personal development programmes.
* Clearly define staff roles and responsibilities and set objectives for staff at their annual performance appraisal.
* Ensure accurate personnel records are kept.
* Utilise clinical expertise and academic knowledge to act as a resource for members of the team.
* Responsible for the clinical supervision of junior nursing staff.
* Maintain a safe working environment at all times.
* Responsible for proactive reporting and investigation of untoward incidents and complaints.
* Participate in the implementation of Risk Management and Clinical Governance strategies.
* Proactive management of infection control and environmental cleanliness.
* To maintain equipment maintenance logs for theatre resources.
* To maintain equipment training records for all grades of staff.
* Responsible for effective patient data entry.
* The post holder is required to be available for on call duties and flexible shifts as required.
* Undertake duties, adhoc or special projects in conjunction with the Directorate Manager/Clinical Services Manager.
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
* Cath Lab, Theatre or Recovery demonstrable experience at a senior level, supplemented by degree level specialist qualification and/or relevant demonstrable experience.
* Proven management, leadership and facilitation skills.
* Competent in techniques required for anaesthetics, scrub or recovery.
* Able to demonstrate effective budgetary control.
* Proven evidence of service improvement theory and implementation.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse/ODP with current NMC/HPC PIN number.
* Completion of recognised management programme or equivalent demonstrable experience.
* Trainer/Assessor/Theatre Educator or relevant educational course e.g. Cert Ed or ENB 998.
Aptitude and Abilities
* Methodical and organised.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Effective influencing and negotiation skills.
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