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 run 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 data base 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. 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 locations Royal Hampshire County Hospital Romsey Road Basingstoke SO22 5DG Job description Job responsibilities Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Job description Job responsibilities Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Person Specification Qualification 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 co-ordinating a theatre department Other specific requirements Essential Able to work flexible hours Person Specification Qualification 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 co-ordinating 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 (opens in a new window). 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Hampshire County Hospital Romsey Road Basingstoke SO22 5DG Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)