Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is an Acute Hospital in the East of England and has a positive and successful approach to developing and delivering excellence in health care.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and inspiring Theatre Charge Nurse to join our friendly and highly dedicated team.

We have 24 Theatres covering a wide range of specialties, offering lots of learning opportunities within a very supportive environment.

If you think you have the qualities that we are looking for and would like to join our team, we would like to hear from you

Assumes responsibility for the management of clinical and support
activities and allocation of human resources to run the Main Theatre
provision efficiently and effectively to meet patient care needs

Co-ordinate staffing rosters to ensure appropriate and safe staffing
levels in all areas where Main Theatre staff operate

Assist in the management of the Main Theatre budget and ensure
appropriate stock levels are maintained

Identifies and manages resources, staff, instruments, equipment, stock
to assure an optimal workflow, and excellent patient outcomes in a
timely way

Communicates effectively with manager, clinicians regarding the changing status of the theatre/unit/department

Delivers expert patient care for the patient population and scope of the
service, and assures that all care givers within this area of
responsibility do the same.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

For full details of this interesting and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but responsibilities include:

- Develop all staff to communicate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and families.
- Assist the Clinical Leads, Matron and Theatre Manager in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of care, in conjunction with the unit’s core values.
- Ensure all staff has an understanding of their role and responsibilities and are able to provide a safe, efficient and cost effective service.
- Ensure a holistic approach to care that is current, effective and research based is afforded to every patient, in accordance with Trust and Theatre Policies and Procedures, and in collaboration with all other disciplines.