Deputy Team Leader - Paediatric Theatres
The Jenny Lind Children's Hospital at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is nestled on the outskirts of the vibrant city of Norwich. A city brimming with art and culture, restaurants, nightlife and boasts a top UK university.
Norwich is a place where you can live and grow, raise a family and discover the true meaning of work-life balance.
You will have all the benefits of city life just a stone's throw away from the sprawling countryside and beautiful Norfolk coastline.
We are excited to share that we have full-time and part-time opportunities for Band 6 deputy team leaders within our Theatre team.
We are a brand new stand-alone Paediatric Theatre Complex, comprising of 2 elective theatres and a 6 bay PACU (Post anaesthetic care unit) area.
Main Duties of the Job
The Divisions of Surgery and Women and Children will be integrated. Developing a service, workforce and strategy that supports and embeds the Trust's Children's Strategy.
Modernising our workforce, we will provide CPD packages for all staff with clear progression pathways. The Trust supports a paediatric competency package, providing knowledge and skills training and evidence of all staff's competencies within the specialty of paediatrics, ensuring Trust's standards are upheld throughout all departments.
Job Responsibilities
* The post-holder is responsible for supporting the Clinical Leader and a small, cohesive multi-disciplinary team in;
* Provide positive and caring leadership while being a strong role model, and demonstrating the Trust's PRIDE (People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence) values at all times.
* Manage the efficient utilisation of operating theatre lists, minimising delays and preventing on the day cancellations.
* Have an in-depth knowledge of the surgical pathway and design processes around the unique needs of the child and young person.
* Have a complete knowledge and understanding of Trust Policies, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures and with the ability to write new Standards relevant to the new complex and ensure all of these are implemented and adhered to throughout the Complex.
* Holds Trust's Paediatric Competencies.
* Assist with the recruitment and retention of staff.
* Support with Staff Health and Well Being, Sickness management, under the guidance of the Clinical leader.
* Assist with staff development of all grades including Band 4s. Taking an active role in Appraisals and Mandatory Training.
* Involvement with all relevant National and Local Audits, with a responsibility to encourage 100% compliance and commitment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner on the appropriate part of the NMC/ Health Care Professions Council register.
* To have completed the mentorship preparation programme or equivalent.
* Have or be working towards a health-related degree.
Experience
* Knowledge of current developments in clinical specialty.
* Experience of managing and leading a clinical area.
Skills
* Able to work effectively under pressure in an unpredictable and demanding environment.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, 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.
£37,338 to £44,962 a year (pro rata)
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