Theatre Team Leader

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

**As the Cardiac Theatre Team Leader, you will**:
**Be the clinical expert**: Uphold and elevate the standards of patient care within our cardiac theatres, ensuring every patient receives the highest quality treatment.

**Empower your team**: Lead and inspire a diverse team of healthcare professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. You will guide your team in refining their knowledge, skills, and behaviours to achieve optimal performance.

**Champion compliance**: Ensure that our practices adhere to the most rigorous local, national, and international policies and guidelines, safeguarding the well-being of our patients and staff.

**Exemplify professionalism**: Serve as a role model for your team, embodying the values of our organization and cultivating a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to care.

**Drive our vision forward**: Actively contribute to the strategic goals of the wider care group and trust, playing a vital role in shaping the future of cardiac theatre care.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

**Your roles and responsibilities**:
**Lead and inspire**: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leading inter-professional teams in developing knowledge, ideas, and innovative work practices.

**Clinical expertise and patient care**: Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate personalized, patient-centred care, while acting as a clinical expert and mentor to colleagues.

**Drive quality and safety**: Lead on standard setting, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical governance, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practice and Trust policies.

**Manage and develop your team**: Line manage direct reports, including all aspects of recruitment, retention, performance, and create a supportive environment for learning and growth.

**Resource management and service improvement**: Coordinate resources to ensure safe and efficient patient care, actively identify and implement service improvements, and manage budgets effectively.

**Who we're looking for**:
**A seasoned leader**: A senior theatre practitioner who not only understands the demands of a growing service but thrives in a dynamic environment. You'll work alongside another Team Leader, leading a diverse team with a collaborative spirit.

**A clinical expert in cardiac surgery**: You possess a deep understanding of clinical best practices and a passion for ensuring optimal resource utilization while delivering exceptional patient care in both adult and congenital cardiac surgeries.

**A lifelong learner and mentor**: You embrace new knowledge and are eager to share your insights with your team, fostering a supportive and professional learning environment.

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for cardiac theatre care, we encourage you to join our dedicated team.