Theatre Anaesthetic Team Leader

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a committed theatre anaesthetic practitioner who will excel in leading anaesthetic teams in obstetric and gynaecological settings. As a role model and resource, you will oversee theatre management while supporting junior staff. This full-time position offers opportunities for development and innovation within a respected health care environment.

Benefits

Excellent training programmes

Leadership and development programme

Qualifications

• Experience in obstetric and gynaecological theatres.
• Ability to lead and function in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Competence in managing clinical protocols and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead practitioner for an operating theatre specialized in anaesthetics.
• Participate in the anaesthetic rota and manage theatre excellence.
• Develop clinical protocols and contribute to staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Significant theatre experience

Obstetric experience

Job description

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated theatre anaesthetic practitioner to join our theatres as a team leader in anaesthetics. You will specialise as a senior anaesthetic practitioner within both obstetric and gynaecological theatres.

Over the past few years we have undergone a period of transformation and our department welcomed the introduction of a Davinci Robot and a second obstetric night team. Our dedicated education team are focused on ensuring staff development and opportunities, providing excellent training programmes. Training also includes an opportunity to apply for the leadership and development programme, aiming to create managers and leaders of the future.

We are looking for forward thinking and highly motivated staff who can take the lead, acting as a role model to junior staff and facilitating new initiatives, change and policy development. Previous obstetric experience is desirable and applicants must have significant theatre experience.

Function as the lead practitioner for an operating theatre or a designated area, acting as a role model for the clinical team.

Demonstrate ability to function competently both as a leader and as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

Participate in the anaesthetic rota and be the lead practitioner when on duty and co-ordinate in Obstetric Theatres when required.

Act as a resource person to others, providing advice and support to the MDT, patients and relatives.

Assist in the management of the theatres to ensure excellence in patient care and to have responsibility for staff and service development.

Develop the clinical protocols and SOPs.

Contribute to an effective, motivated and competent workforce and ensure that high quality standards are maintained and developed.

Contribute to the development of performance review in accordance with Trust policy. Be receptive to change with the Department and encourage new ideas and developments.

Demonstrate people management skills, delegation, negotiation and assertiveness as appropriate.

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it’s services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

Check out why Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:

Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652

Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tracy Dutch Job title: Theatre Education Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0151 708 4135

If you would like any further information, please contact [e-mail].

If you would like to arrange an informal visit, please contact me on 0151 708 9988 extension 4135

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