An exciting opportunity has arisen at Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust (LUHFT) for either a Registered nurse or an Operating Department Practitioner to join our management team as a Band 6 Team Leader within the Scrub team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to work within our busy theatre complex. We are proud of our ethos of welcoming and developing our staff and providing a supportive, team orientated environment.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit to complement our excellent team of Band 6 Team Leaders. The successful candidate under the guidance of a Unit Manager will provide strong clinical leadership on the quality agenda and will act as a role model whilst demonstrating a caring and compassionate leadership style, upholding the standards and values of the Nursing/Operating Department Practitioner professions at all times. We provide all staff with educational development through our departmental education team and promote an active coaching environment for all staff. Leadership skills and previous experience of working within Theatres are essential for this position.
The Critical Care and Operating Theatres Care Group is a dynamic, forward thinking innovative area to work in and for the right candidate will prove challenging but extremely rewarding. You will be expected to work on a rotational shift pattern including weekends, night duties and on call commitments to ensure we provide senior cover to the department as well as providing a good quality patient experience and excellent patient care. The work-load throughout the department is very varied and interesting with no two days being the same. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, a high sense of professionalism and a strong belief in the value of teamwork.
The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Clinical Director and the professional leadership of the Matron and Unit Manager.
Job responsibilities
* To adhere to clinical governance guidelines and monitor risk management within the Unit.
* Take an active role in the development of departmental and Trust policies, protocols and guidelines.
* Deal with and record incidents/complaints involving staff, patients, visitors and Unit level.
* Training and assessing of junior staff.
* Act in ways that support equality and diversity and recognize the importance of people's rights in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and good practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
* Registered ODP, current HPC registration
* Teaching and assessing qualification (C& G 730, ENB 998, D32, D33, D34, D36 or can demonstrate other teaching and assessing certificate.)
* Post registration qualification in specialty
Desirable
* 1st level degree
* Diploma
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of management experience
* Evidence of change management
* Application of current healthcare issues and healthcare governance
* Application of evidence based practice
* Evidence of developing high standards of patient care
Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work in changing environments
Other
Essential
* Supportive of colleagues
* High level of personal and professional credibility
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Mount Vernon Street
Liverpool
L7 8YE
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