Main area QHB Theatres - Gynaecology, Maternity, Ophthalmic's, ENT, Dentals and Plastic Surgery
Grade Band: 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 320-SURG-1141
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Queens Burton Hospital
Town: Burton on Trent
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pa / pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 22/12/2024 23:59
Interview date: 03/01/2025
Job overview
An exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic and forward-thinking Lead Practitioner has arisen within QHB Theatres Gynaecology, Maternity, Ophthalmic's, ENT, Dentals and Plastic Surgery. The post holder will provide clinical management, responsibility and leadership whilst supporting the QHB Theatre sites to ensure a patient focused care delivery.
The role involves a professional leadership presence, working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) for the smooth running of the theatres, including management of day-to-day activities, troubleshooting, and collaboration with fellow Lead Practitioners, Senior Sisters, and the Clinical Theatre manager.
Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to guidelines, national and local policies, infection control measures, audit collection, and quality assurance. The successful candidate will also take responsibility for financial budgets, targets, and cost savings in collaboration with the Divisional Finance team and Clinical Theatre Manager.
Main duties of the job
* Co-ordinate, organise, and take responsibility for the management and organisation of the given specialities, managing complex and sometimes conflicting priorities including staff management.
* Act as a professional and clinical role model, leading and coordinating theatres in conjunction with the Theatre Matron.
* Practice clinically within theatres.
* Provide specialist clinical advice to support high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers in collaboration with the MDT.
* Deliver clinical leadership through effective monitoring and implementation of standards and evidence-based practice.
Minimum Requirements
* Registration with the appropriate professional body.
* Team leadership or management qualification.
* Relevant Teaching and Assessing qualification.
* Evidence of degree level study.
Knowledge/experience
* Demonstrable experience as a Team leader (band 6) within Theatres.
* Specialist Knowledge in multiple specialities including obstetrics and gynaecology.
* Recent evidence of CPD activities.
* Evidence of change management experience.
Communication
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients and MDT.
* Ability to maintain and build relationships within the team.
* Understanding of barriers to communication.
* Able to persuade and negotiate.
Analytical Skills
* Demonstrates problem-solving skills.
* Maintains a calm manner in emergency situations.
Planning and organisation
* Able to plan own time and that of others.
* Demonstrates leadership skills in a quickly changing environment.
* Able to prioritise effectively.
Patient care
* Provides high-quality patient care.
* Recognises the importance of MDT.
Closing date of applications: 22nd December 2024
Interview date: 3rd January 2025
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