Job Summary
Are you looking for an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and make a difference to perioperative patient care?
We are seeking committed and enthusiastic practitioners within the Plastic, Pain, ENT and Maxillofacial theatre team. You will be motivated, a great team player and be confident in your abilities to manage and lead a cohesive team. Personal development is encouraged and supported with training opportunities, Mandatory training and Appraisals.
As a deputy team leader you will be required to lead and manage the theatres on a daily basis, providing excellent supervision, organisation and co-ordination of the staff and theatres.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder is responsible for supporting the Team Leader in providing leadership and effective management and co-ordination of patient activity, staffing and utilisation throughout the patient's operative pathway, in order to promote a patient centred approach to high quality health care whilst upholding and influencing professional and Trust values.
This is an exciting opportunity with the Plastic, Pain, ENT and Maxillofacial Team and as the Clinical Specialist you will be responsible for;
* Supporting the Clinical Leader in providing expert Clinical practice in the Plastic, Pain, ENT and Maxillofacial Service
* Management of the Daily operating demand
* Assist with Implementation/ coordination of the development programmes for Qualified staff, preceptors, support staff - recruitment, skills improvement, retention
* Support with Staff Health and Well Being, Sickness management, under the guidance of the Clinical leader
* Involvement in Perfect Ward Audits, C4C, QAA audits/ Risk Management and Datix investigations
* Taking an active role in Appraisals and Mandatory Training
* To provide expert Clinical advice/leadership and managerial skills which will ensure the delivery of clinically effective service in line with local and national guidelines/ Trust Policies and Procedures
About Us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Flexible working hours
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
* Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
* On-site Nursery
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts
* Support in career development
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Date posted
12 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
234-24-S2489
Job locations
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
NR4 7UY
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* To exercise leadership by personal example, fostering good interpersonal relationships and encouraging high staff morale
* Co-ordinate and communicate the placement of appropriate personnel/skills across the department and other areas in the Trust, including in the event of untoward incidents e.g. MAJAX.
* Undertake designated responsibilities in the event of a MAJAX in accordance with trust guidelines
* Participate in the management of resources in the clinical area within the agreed budget.
* Implement Trust and directorate evidence based policies and guidelines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner on the appropriate part of the NMC/ Health Care Professions Council register
Desirable
* Have or be working towards a health related degree.
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience at Band 5, of which some should be in a position relevant to the specialty.
Skills
Essential
* Organisational and time management skills
* Able to work effectively under pressure in an unpredictable and demanding environment
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Norwich
NR4 7UY
Employer's website
https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr