Theatre Team Leader

NHS; Walsall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dynamic Clinical Leader for their theatre specialty. In this multifaceted role, you will oversee clinical management and patient care, ensuring that the theatre team operates smoothly and effectively. You will be responsible for leading a dedicated team, maintaining high standards of care, and fostering a collaborative environment. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing improvement of clinical services while working in a supportive team that prioritizes professional development and high-quality patient care. If you are a motivated and skilled theatre professional looking for a rewarding challenge, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified RN or ODP Level III with 3+ years of theatre experience.
• Must hold a recognised theatre qualification and a teaching qualification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the theatre team in patient care and ensure effective communication.
• Maintain nursing staff levels and assist in staff selection and performance reviews.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Patient Care Management

Effective Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Level III

Theatre Qualification (e.g., ENB 183)

Degree Level Education

Job description

Will be the clinical leader for the theatre speciality in a supervisory and multi-skilled role. Will take responsibility for the clinical management of the theatre and the provision of patient care. Acts in a manner that upholds the values of the Trust and that of the profession ensuring that service delivered contributes to supporting the principles of clinical governance.

Main duties of the job

1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Act as a Clinical Nurse/leader to ensure the needs of patients are recognised and met by the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Will take steps to deal with, and notify the Lead Nurse of any difficulty in the care planning process and in implementing planned care.
2. Responsible in leading the theatre team in the provision of care ensuring that effective communication systems exist and that all staff receive team briefing and have the opportunity to discuss matters relating to their services and trust matters.
3. Act as a point of liaison for multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working in order to achieve the best possible outcome for patient care. Will notify the Lead Nurse of any deficits in service provision from other agencies.
4. Provide registered practitioner support to junior nursing staff ensuring that staff training needs are identified and they have a personal development plan and professional profile undertaking IPR's within the post holder's area of responsibility.
5. Accountable and responsible for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies and NMC guidelines. In case of ODP - in line with AODP Code of conduct.
6. Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the patients and register any additional skills acquired as a result of enhanced practice.

About us

You will need to be a qualified RN or ODP Level III with a minimum of 3 years experience at band 5 within a theatre setting. Applicants must hold a recognised theatre qualification i.e. ODP III, ENB 183 or equivalent. A teaching qualification and proof of education at degree level would be an advantage. Applicants must be highly motivated, multi-skilled theatre professionals, who enjoy working within a busy environment. The successful candidate will be jointly responsible for the clinical management of Theatres and the provision of patient care, and must be prepared to gain skills relevant to the role within this department. You will be encouraged to participate in the ongoing improvement of the clinical service and ensure implementation of the Trust's policies, aims and objectives. Theatre Services has access to a full-time education team, specialising in Continuing Professional Development. You will become part of a professional and caring workforce delivering high standards of care to our patients, which is both challenging and rewarding.

Job responsibilities

1. Maintain a safe level of nursing staff, taking remedial action and reporting to the Lead Nurse when this cannot be achieved.
2. Assist the Lead Nurse in the selection of staff; take appropriate action on issues of staff discipline/grievance, poor performance and sickness, following the Trust Policies.
3. Assist the Lead Nurse in undertaking the Individual Performance Review of staff.
4. Will have knowledge of theatre budgets and assist in the efficient and effective use and maintenance of theatre resources to meet the needs of the patients and the department.
5. Will assist with the implementation of Trust's aims and objectives within the clinical area.

Other Duties: The information supplied above is intended to summarise the key responsibilities and duties of the role. The post holder may be required from time to time to carry out other reasonable requests and duties as required, consistent with the responsibilities of their Banding and development as agreed between employee and manager.

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Person Specification

Qualification

• RN/ODP III/City & Guilds 752
• Relevant Clinical course - determined at local level i.e. ENB 183 or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 3 years at Band 5
• Experience of undertaking role of either/or mentor/preceptor/clinical supervisor

Skills

• Must demonstrate a working knowledge and provide experiential evidence of the role and responsibilities of the post

Other

• Must demonstrate a clear understanding of their professional responsibilities and relate it to the position

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.