Urology and Colorectal Senior Sister Theatres

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; North Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in North Hillingdon is seeking an enthusiastic Theatre Sister / Charge Nurse to lead on Trauma and Orthopaedic services. The ideal candidate will manage the operational efficiency of the theatre team and support a dynamic multi-professional environment. This role requires a commitment to shift work and the ability to provide holistic patient care. If you are a dedicated nurse looking to take on leadership responsibilities in a busy yet supportive setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive work environment

Commitment to professional development

Benefits of working for a Foundation Trust

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with experience in theatre operations.
• Clinical governance experience is essential.
• Ability to lead a multi-professional team.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational efficiency of the theatre team.
• Lead development of Urology and Colorectal surgery services.
• Support multi-professional team dynamics for patient care.
• Accountable for the assessment and planning of patient care.
• Participate in shift work.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Interpersonal communication

Patient assessment

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust is a busy district general hospital situated near to London’s Heathrow Airport. The work is interesting and varied, the pace is fast but we can offer you a friendly and supportive environment with an excellent record of commitment to continuing professional development together with all the benefits of working for a Foundation Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen within our service for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Theatre Sister / Charge Nurse to lead on Trauma and Orthopaedic services to join our friendly dynamic hard‑working theatre team. Our theatre suite at The Hillingdon has 7 theatres and 1 recovery unit. The specialities include robotics, orthopaedics/trauma, gynaecology, urology, general/vascular and ophthalmic. This department has 24 hour theatre provision including obstetrics. You will be fully supported in your role by the Theatre Sisters and the General Manager for Theatres. A commitment to participate in shift work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the effective and efficient operational management of the theatre team, including budget control, clinical governance and staff development.
• Lead the development of Urology and Colorectal surgery and the implementation of policies, procedures and standards of care relating to the service.
• Support key working relationships with all members of the Multi‑Professional Team, including Nursing and Medical staff, Allied Health Professionals and Support Workers.
• Be responsible and accountable, within the Multi‑Professional Team, for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the specialist nursing care for patients undergoing Urology and Colorectal surgery.
• Assess, plan and implement patient treatment to provide holistic care in coordination with lead clinician, working across specialism’s i.e. surgery and anaesthetics to deliver holistic care to individual patients.
• Participate in shift work.