Senior Team Leader

Job summary Band 7 Anaesthetic and Recovery leadWorcestershire Acute Hospital NHSTrust has recently undertaken a multimillion-pound investment in the operatingtheatres at the Alexandra Hospital.Phase 1 involved the addition of 2 brand new theatres.
Following the expansion, the Alexandra Hospital currentlyhas 9 theatres including 6 with UCV and 2 dedicated recovery areas.
The operating department inthe Alexandra Hospital currently provides both an elective and 24-houremergency surgery service for adults across a range of surgical specialties.
Avacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and professional band 7Senior Theatre practitioner to lead and manage the Anaesthetic and Recoveryteam on a full-time basis.Our ideal candidate will be highlymotivated and fully conversant with all aspects of current theatre practices.
Excellentcommunication skills and a flexible approach are an essential requirement forthis post as well as participation in programmes of additional surgicalactivity.You will have experience of anaesthetics andrecovery.
Mentorship skills are an essential element due to the numbers andvariety of student learners we support.
The post holder will also haveleadership and problem-solving skills, will assist in annual appraisals, stockand budget control.
As part of the theatre management team, you willco-ordinate the theatre department and deputise for Theatre Matrons whenrequired.
Main duties of the job To ensure high standards of patientcare at all times through the effective management of staff and resourcesTo lead a regular programme ofeducation and development for registered and unregistered staff to optimumpotentialTo promote the role of the theatrepractitioner as the patient advocate throughout the peri-operative processTo communicate effectively with allmembers of the multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate all aspects of patientcareTo liaise and work closely with theperson taking continuing responsibility for the Operating TheatresTo accept personal responsibilityand accountability for infection prevention and control practice To deputise for the theatre matron as necessary About us Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First.
We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and WorcesterOur workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care.
You could be one of them.We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward.
Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.Our objectives are simple:Best services for local peopleBest experience of care and best outcomes for our patientsBest use of resourcesBest peopleBetter never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description Job responsibilities ManagementTo ensure that duty rotas for staffprovide effective and suitably qualified and experienced staff to cover the requirementsof a 24 hours serviceTo actively participate in theco-ordination of the theatre department, ensuring the best use of availablestaff to provide safe patient care on a 24 hour basisTo meet with your team leaders on aregular basis both as a group and individually and to keep records ofdiscussionsTo take all measures to ensuresafety and report all accidents/incidents/near misses on the datix system To take responsibility for theinvestigation of incidences using the datix process and to ensure that learningis shared and embedded in clinical practice To lead risk management within ownarea of responsibility, participating in the identification analysis of riskTo have an understanding of thetheatre budget, ensuring efficient and effective utilisation of resourcesTo be conversant with trustpolicies, procedures and to participate in the development of policies/procedureswhere appropriateTo ensure that staff attendance is appropriatelymanaged where it falls below trust expectationsTo participate in the selection andrecruitment of staffTo ensure that your team appraisalsare effective and done in a timely fashion in order to identify training needsto develop both staff and the theatre serviceTo be responsible for the equipmentin own specialty, ensuring that it is used safely and effectively, kept inworking order and properly maintainedEducation and TrainingTo be aware current and most up to dateresearch and developments to ensure high standards of practise within theatresand to maintaina wide knowledge of current health / surgical / peri-operative issues To facilitate teamwork and a noblame culture that supports staff to learn and developTo assist and participate in theinduction programme for newly appointed staffTo maintain a learning environmentwhere the training and development needs of individuals can be met, supportingstaff to develop clinical and managerial skillsTo ensure all staff that aredirectly managed maintain high levels of mandatory training percentage throughattending appropriate training or the completion of e-learning To participate in the development oftraining programmes in accordance with identified needs and in partnership withthe education facilitator for theatresProfessionalTo maintain a professional attitudeat all times, developing the role of the theatre practitioner in the bestinterest of the patient and in accordance with the nursing and ODP codes ofconductTo promote a positive attitudetowards peri-operative care and the trustTo be responsible for their ownpersonal and professional development and attend all mandatory trainingTo encourage staff to participate inclinical supervisionTo counsel staff in relation to personaland professional mattersTo perform other duties as directedby theatre matron / senior theatre matronGeneral duties: Participate inthe on-call rota or out of hours duties as required for emergency surgery To provideshort-term cover for colleagues during periods of leave To adhere tothe trusts IT policies regarding email and internet usageTo ensure that all trust standards are maintainedand monitored in order to improve the quality of care to all whom come into contactwith services provided by this TrustEvery employee has a duty to take care of the healthand safety of him / herself and of other persons who may be affected by his /her acts or omissions at work and to cooperate with the trust to ensure that statutoryand trust regulations are complied with Person Specification Knowledge and skills, Personal Qualities, Other Job Requirements Essential Specialist knowledge relevant to the role applied for Able to demonstrate effective leadership of staff Able to demonstrate effective teaching and development of staff and students Evidence of being involved in implementing quality improvement in the work place Evidence of being up-to-date with current issues in professional practice Fully aware of the Clinical Governance agenda Fully aware of principles of infection control Fully aware of Health & Safety at Work Able to promote equality, diversity and rights Budget management awareness IT skills Excellent communication skills written and verbal Excellent leadership and decision-making skills Assertive, resourceful and approchable Able to demonstrate initiative and good time management Ability to advocate for patients, carers and staff Non-judgemental and able to promote individuals equality, diversity and rights Calm under pressure and able to deal with conflict Organised with good time keeping skills Willing to work across hospital sites within scope of practice as and when required Desirable Can demonstrate delivery of improvements to clinical practice in current role Can give examples of leadership and team building skills in current role Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Level 1 (currently registered with NMC or Registered ODP (currently registered with HCPC) Evidence of teaching qualification/experience Evidence of relevant post registration education Evidence of portfolio development Leadership course Desirable Masters degree or working towards Management course Budget training IT qualification Experience Essential Competent to assist anaesthetist / recover wide range of elective and emergency patients Experience of working in a senior team leader capacity Experience of day to day management of theatre suite Experience of leading clinical supervision or coaching conversations