Theatre Coordinator

Responsible for the operational management of all specialities relating to the Private Care activities within the Theatre Department and to be the interface between the Private Care administration and bookings team and the Theatre Department.
Ensure staffing levels & skill mix is based on the needs of the service taking into account the requirements of the theatre service as a whole
Work alongside the Divisional Leadership Team and Theatre manager to optimise Theatre Utilisation for Private Care services. Ensure all staff have an understanding of their role and responsibilities and are able to provide a safe, competent and cost effective service
Be overall responsible for speciality; ensuring that each sub-speciality has adequate leadership.
Collate and analyse information within the specialist field as requested by the Theatre Manager or the Divisional Leadership team and, if required, present these findings at working groups/professional advisory committees
Deputise for the other Clinical Managers in their absence if required by the Theatre Manager.
Advise the Theatre Manager where changes in practice adversely affect service delivery or fail to optimise the best use of resource
Attend meetings relevant to the speciality (including regular MDT meetings) ensuring the Theatre Manager receives feedback from these forums.
Assist the Practice Educators in the co-ordination and ongoing development of new techniques and equipment
Ensure optimum use of theatre time, identifying any constraints and taking action where appropriate keeping the Shift Co-Ordinator and Theatre Manager informed at all times
Participate in direct patient care for a minimum of 80 % of contractual hours
Provide clinical advice, guidance and support to all staff and provide specialist clinical knowledge and advice where appropriate
In conjunction with other clinical staff, set, monitor & evaluate standards of care for patients
Demonstrate effective management skills to co-ordinate all clinical groups in daily departmental activities and maximise departmental resource potential.
Co-ordinate and implement the setting and monitoring of standards.
Possess and regularly update the clinical skills, experience and specialist knowledge required to be an expert in their specialities.
Be answerable to the Theatre Manager for clinical and managerial practices of the staff within their team.
Actively ensure team members adhere to Trust Infection Control policies.
Be responsible for ensuring the principles of best practice in peri-operative care are adhered to at all times.
Be able to take the clinical lead managing emergency situations effectively and safely.
Ensure the safe control, custody of all drugs within the peri-operative area following the relevant Trust Policy and national legislation.
Arrange equipment repairs/maintenance, liaising with other relevant departments as appropriate.
Effectively lead staff through times of unpredictable workload and stressful situations.
Ensure that staff adhere to current policies and procedures relevant to their practice.
Ensure the multidisciplinary team complete all necessary documentation and use information provided within the specialist peri-operative care pathway.
When required perform the duties of a surgical assistant under the direct supervision of a Consultant Surgeon, providing expert assistance within defined perioperative protocols and scope of professional practice and competency (After appropriate training has been undertaken)