Band 6 Team Leader

4 months ago


Bedford, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

To deputise for the plastic surgery and laser centre when the Manager is absent. Driving forward evidence based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within the clinical area.

The post holder is also expected to deliver direct patient care whilst, co-coordinating and overseeing nursing practice

To take the lead role for the plastic surgery trauma service working with the nurse manager, Service Manager and Clinical lead to ensure a smooth patient journey.

To deputise for the plastic surgery and laser centre when the Manager is absent. Driving forward evidence based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within the clinical area.

The post holder is also expected to deliver direct patient care whilst, co-coordinating and overseeing nursing practice

To take the lead role for the plastic surgery trauma service working with the nurse manager, Service Manager and Clinical lead to ensure a smooth patient journey.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Be responsible for, and participate in, all clinical activity within the unit, including working in theatre, dressings, laser, hand trauma and general plastics clinics and pre and post-operative care of patients.

Participate in the nurse lead laser service and photodynamic therapy clinics

Take responsibility for the smooth operational running of the department in the absence of the manager, supervising nursing and clerical staff. Ensure correct staffing levels and skill mix.

Set standards, objectives and priorities within each span of duty.

Be conversant with the Hospital and Department’s clinical guidelines, policies and SOPs, and act accordingly.

Give utmost regard to psychological care of patients, their dignity, and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Act as patient advocate, intervening on the patient’s behalf as necessary

Be accountable for personal practice, critically evaluating own performance ensuring the use of reflective practice to promote a high standard of care.

Provide feedback to all staff from any study sessions attended.

Demonstrate a good working relationship with the Multi-Disciplinary team, maintaining effective lines of communication

Participate in the appraisal process and take every opportunity to develop knowledge and skills.

Support with quality improvement, innovation and service development


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