Job summary Responsible for the operational management of all specialities relating to the Private Care activities within the Theatre Department and to be the interface between the Private Care administration and bookings team and the Theatre Department. Main duties of the job Ensure staffing levels & skill mix is based on the needs of the service taking into account the requirements of the theatre service as a whole Work alongside the Divisional Leadership Team and Theatre manager to optimise TheatreUtilisation for Private Care services. Ensure all staff have an understanding of their role and responsibilities and are able to provide a safe, competent and cost effective service Be overall responsible for speciality; ensuring that each sub-speciality has adequate leadership. Collate and analyse information within the specialist field as requested by the Theatre Manager or the Divisional Leadership team and, if required, present these findings at working groups/professional advisory committees Deputise for the other Clinical Managers in their absence if required by the Theatre Manager. Advise the Theatre Manager where changes in practice adversely affect service delivery or fail to optimise the best use of resource Attend meetings relevant to the speciality (including regular MDT meetings) ensuring the Theatre Manager receives feedback from these forums. Assist the Practice Educators in the co-ordination and ongoing development of new techniques and equipment Ensure optimum use of theatre time, identifying any constraints and taking action where appropriate keeping the Shift Co-Ordinator and Theatre Manager informed at all times About us RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year Per Annum inclusive of HCAs Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 392-RNOH-1047 Job locations RNOH Stanmore Brockley Hill Stanmore HA7 4LP Job description Job responsibilities Participate in direct patient care for a minimum of 80 % of contractual hours Provide clinical advice, guidance and support to all staff and provide specialist clinical knowledge and advice where appropriate In conjunction with other clinical staff, set, monitor & evaluate standards of care for patients Demonstrate effective management skills to co-ordinate all clinical groups in daily departmental activities and maximise departmental resource potential. Co-ordinate and implement the setting and monitoring of standards. Possess and regularly update the clinical skills, experience and specialist knowledge required to be an expert in their specialities. Be answerable to the Theatre Manager for clinical and managerial practices of the staff within their team. Actively ensure team members adhere to Trust Infection Control policies. Be responsible for ensuring the principles of best practice in peri-operative care are adhered to at all times. Be able to take the clinical lead managing emergency situations effectively and safely. Ensure the safe control, custody of all drugs within the peri-operative area following the relevant Trust Policy and national legislation. Arrange equipment repairs/maintenance, liaising with other relevant departments as appropriate. Effectively lead staff through times of unpredictable workload and stressful situations. Ensure that staff adhere to current policies and procedures relevant to their practice. Ensure the multidisciplinary team complete all necessary documentation and use information provided within the specialist peri-operative care pathway. When required perform the duties of a surgical assistant under the direct supervision of a Consultant Surgeon, providing expert assistance within defined perioperative protocols and scope of professional practice and competency (After appropriate training has been undertaken) Job description Job responsibilities Participate in direct patient care for a minimum of 80 % of contractual hours Provide clinical advice, guidance and support to all staff and provide specialist clinical knowledge and advice where appropriate In conjunction with other clinical staff, set, monitor & evaluate standards of care for patients Demonstrate effective management skills to co-ordinate all clinical groups in daily departmental activities and maximise departmental resource potential. Co-ordinate and implement the setting and monitoring of standards. Possess and regularly update the clinical skills, experience and specialist knowledge required to be an expert in their specialities. Be answerable to the Theatre Manager for clinical and managerial practices of the staff within their team. Actively ensure team members adhere to Trust Infection Control policies. Be responsible for ensuring the principles of best practice in peri-operative care are adhered to at all times. Be able to take the clinical lead managing emergency situations effectively and safely. Ensure the safe control, custody of all drugs within the peri-operative area following the relevant Trust Policy and national legislation. Arrange equipment repairs/maintenance, liaising with other relevant departments as appropriate. Effectively lead staff through times of unpredictable workload and stressful situations. Ensure that staff adhere to current policies and procedures relevant to their practice. Ensure the multidisciplinary team complete all necessary documentation and use information provided within the specialist peri-operative care pathway. When required perform the duties of a surgical assistant under the direct supervision of a Consultant Surgeon, providing expert assistance within defined perioperative protocols and scope of professional practice and competency (After appropriate training has been undertaken) Person Specification Education Essential Registered health care practitioner. Evidence of continuing professional development Educated to degree level Professional clinical qualification and appropriate experience Desirable Master's Degree Management or Leadership qualification or equivalent experience Skills/Abilities Essential Experience of quality, standard setting and audit Desirable Service improvement and development experience Experience Essential -Change management -Trust wide initiatives -Leading and developing a team Desirable Project management Prince 2 Person Specification Education Essential Registered health care practitioner. Evidence of continuing professional development Educated to degree level Professional clinical qualification and appropriate experience Desirable Master's Degree Management or Leadership qualification or equivalent experience Skills/Abilities Essential Experience of quality, standard setting and audit Desirable Service improvement and development experience Experience Essential -Change management -Trust wide initiatives -Leading and developing a team Desirable Project management Prince 2 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust Address RNOH Stanmore Brockley Hill Stanmore HA7 4LP Employer's website https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)