Childhood Constipation Specialist Nurse

Job overview

We are currently seeking a Dynamic Senior Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to enhance our enthusiastic and progressive Theatre Team. This is a secondment post with a duration of 6 Months. 

Please submit a letter expressing your interest for this post as part of your application. Candidates that submit an application without the required accompanying expression of interest letter will not be shortlisted. 

Please send your correspondence to Jean-luc Meier, Theatre Matron.

The Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, Planned Care Centre within Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup is an exciting and challenging Elective Surgical unit, supporting London and Kent NHS Waiting list requirements.

The Theatre team at Queen Mary’s Hospital, is extremely proud of their unit, and over the years the team have been instrumental in the development of the new Dartford & Gravesham Planned Care Centre.

The candidate should have clinical management experience. This role requires excellent leadership and communication skills. The candidate should be a proactive and confident practitioner who is able to commit to this dynamic role and navigate the changing demands of today’s healthcare environment.

The post-holder must have anaesthetic experience at senior level as this role will include being the departmental clinical lead for anaesthetics. Additionally, as clinical lead for anaesthetics the post holder is required to undertake staff /team management duties.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work in Theatres and Recovery, and has accountability for the assessment and development of programmes of care, including monitoring standards of care. In addition the post holder carries responsibility for deployment, supervision and teaching of multidisciplinary clinical staff and learners.

To act as a positive role model to junior staff members, providing strong and effective leadership for all registered and non-registered health care workers.

To work with the Matron, operational managers and the Governance Leads to ensure high quality care for service users, in particular be accountable for the theatre staff development and professional standards.

Responsible for designated financial resources controls and participate and assist the theatre Matron in maintaining other theatre pay and non-pay resources, ensuring that it remains within budget.

As a member of the multidisciplinary team to participate in the delivery of perioperative patient care, providing expert, holistic care of a high standard to both patients and their relatives whilst they are under the care of Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust.

To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the Departmental Matron.

To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of practitioners within the Unit complement.

To act as a clinical resource within the Unit and across the Division as necessary.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide guidance, support and professional leadership to all nursing staff within the Trust promoting confidence in the Critical Care Service.

To provide a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

To initiate, implement and evaluate quality control methods as appropriate to the theatre department.

To manage Control of Infection in Theatres with support from the Senior Infection Control Nurse, reporting any problems affecting the unit.

To ensure all the staff within the Theatre departments are aware of their 
responsibility in the prevention and control of infection, and wear the necessary protective clothing during Theatre procedures.

If you are committed to delivering excellence and a high quality patient focused service within the theatre environment, then we would like to hear from you.

For further information about the job description, main responsibilities and if you wish to arrange for an Informal visit please contact Jon Meier, Theatre Matron on .

We may close the vacancy earlier depending on the number of applications we receive, so please submit your form as early as possible.

Please see attached job description for more information.

Person specification

education/training

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse/ODP Level Evidence of Continued Professional Development Mentorship qualification Evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience to Masters Level. Specialist nursing / ODP qualification in Theatres. Leadership qualification Minimum of 3 years Anaesthetic experience at senior level.

Desirable criteria

Educated to Masters level or working towards a master qualification

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Knowledge of quality and audit processes Knowledge of managing budgets Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information Able to facilitate clinical supervision and reflective practice Knowledge and application of HR procedures Well-developed leadership and influencing skills. Ability to synthesise complex facts or situations requiring analysis, formulating and mentoring delivery plans. Good planning and organising skills. Demonstrates excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills. IT literate Problem solving skills

Desirable criteria

Understanding of NHS plan/targets Healthroster experience

Experience

Essential criteria

Extensive experience at Senior level within Theatres (Band 6) People management experience – appraisals, recruitment and retention, performance management Experience of working autonomously in a clinical setting Experience of promoting excellence in perioperative patient care to maintain and improve clinical standards Devising and implementing teaching programmes Previous leadership experience within a surgical specialty or service.

Desirable criteria

Evidence of change management experience Development of policies and protocols Participation in research and development Clinical service lead experience.

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