Job Summary
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about the professional development of our clinical team and ready to take on the role of Practice Development Lead for Winchester Theatres.
You will need to demonstrate an aptitude for leadership and have experience in training staff and running educational activities within the theatre department, as well as demonstrate excellent organisational and motivational skills in order to support your team in delivering excellent patient experience within the operating department.
We are committed to the training and development of our staff and you will be joining a dedicated, flexible and friendly department.
Main Duties of the Job
* Develops and leads programmes for theatre staff
* Creates a positive learning environment for staff and students
* In conjunction with the Clinical Matron for Theatres, develops and reviews policies, protocols and guidelines. Presents these at relevant groups for ratification, i.e. at local/divisional governance
* Represents Theatres at Higher Educational Establishments, acting as the Link Practitioner for Student Nurses/ODPs, either directly coordinating or allocating and delegating the placement of students.
* Ensures all new members of staff complete the Trust and Local Theatre Induction programmes and are allocated the appropriate mentor.
* Ensures that an accurate up-to-date theatre database of mandatory training is maintained, identifying to the relevant Team Leaders any shortfalls in training of their allocated team members.
* Promotes and demonstrates high clinical standards and practices, maintaining his/her knowledge base
* Leads own pastoral team and undertakes appraisal, personal development plans and objective setting to enhance staff development, learning and personal/professional growth with delegated staff members.
* Works one clinical shift per week to maintain their NMC/HCPC registration
About Us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Job Details
Date Posted: 19 February 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 251-SURG4031-THEA
Job Location
Royal Hampshire County Hospital
Romsey Road
Basingstoke
SO22 5DG
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential:
* Professional UK Registration
* Evidence of management and leadership
* Mentorship qualification
* Previous band 6 experience within the perioperative environment
Desirable:
* Extended role as Surgical First Assistant
* Previous Band 7 experience
* Audit/research experience
Skills Essential:
* Evidence of leadership skills
* Good evidence of quality, safety and risk management
* Evidence of staff performance management
Desirable:
* Audit experience/research skills
* Ability to scrub for General Surgery/Obstetrics and CEPOD
* Evidence of coordinating a theatre department
Other Specific Requirements Essential:
* Able to work flexible hours
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address:
Royal Hampshire County Hospital
Romsey Road
Basingstoke
SO22 5DG
Employer's Website: Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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