Orthopaedic Scrub Team Manager

3 weeks ago


Northampton, United Kingdom Northampton General Hospital Full time

Job summary

We are really excited to be the first trust in the UK to have achieved Pathway to Excellence. It means that our focus is on you, quality and great decision making. Combine this with our founding partner status of the Cavell nurses trust as well as our DAISY awards for nurses, and newly launched ROSE awards for AHPs, means you can feel challenged, supported and recognised. At NGH you can have the best possible career.

Come and join our dynamic and growing Theatre Management team, who are passionate about delivering the best possible care to patients whilst maintaining high levels of quality and safety at all times. With a specialist interest in Orthopaedic Scrub you will work closely with the band 7 team already in post to manage, lead and develop staff and improve patient experience within our busy 4 Theatre complex that specialises in both elective and emergency trauma Orthopaedic surgery.

Main duties of the job

Supporting Clinical Excellence- Act as a clinical leader and role model for all staff.- Maintain a visible presence and act as the first contact point for patients, relatives and staff to address concerns and complaints.- Maintain a 50/50 clinical presence within theatre activities- To monitor activity and patient dependency, reporting any concerns to the Matron for Theatres- To work clinically within the individuals area of expertise within the theatre environment.- Work in conjunction with the full team of band 7 staff within the directorate to ensure that there is (whenever possible) a band 7 working in the clinical setting every day from Monday - Friday.

Leadership- Lead by example with drive and enthusiasm, responding appropriately to the needs of patients, families and carers- Responsible for 24 hour management and leadership of designated departments maintaining an appropriate management style that maintains good morale, a team approach to work and a culture which fosters innovation and change

- Sets high standards of care, including departmental cleanliness, are maintained so that the patient experience is excellent- Represents the team and organisation at professional meetings as requested and feeds back information appropriately. Ensures there is a method of communication that reaches all staff within the team considering different working patterns

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Patient Excellence- Maintain a visible presence and act as the first contact point for patients, relatives and staff to address concerns and complaints- To act as a positive role model to the team- Proactively seek patients', carers' and families' feedback on the service provided by the team- To reinforce the culture that patients, relatives and carers participate and understand treatment plans- Adopt an open learning culture from clinical incidents and patient/staff feedback and implement improvements as necessary- Be responsible for the safe and secure storage and handling of medication in line with Trust policy- Ensure that the department is clean in line with the hygiene code

People/Management Excellence- Work alongside and with all other band 7 Managers within the theatre complex ensuring standards, safety, quality, and communication are optimal at all times.- Deputise for other band 7 Managers within the theatre complex, covering periods of annual leave, sickness, unforeseen absence etc.- In collaboration with other band 7 Managers within the department; ensure that band 7 shift cover is spread effectively throughout the week.- To promote effective communication channels both within the department / directorate and Trust.- To be informed of any Government initiatives relevant to the specialty that will influence future service developments.- Keep the Theatre Matron informed of all the relevant issues affecting patient care risk, staffing levels, skills and equipment needs.- Participate with the Matron for Theatres in skill mix reviews based on patient

Please see job description for full details.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Time management and prioritisation skills. Excellent communication skills. Computer literate Ability to influence change

Desirable

Policy/Protocol development

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Recent Substantial experience within theatres Management experience Leadership Experience Knowledge of Governance

Desirable

Experience of mentoring and assessing

Education, Training & Qualific

Essential

Registered Nurse/ODP Management course or relevant experience Post Registration Theatre Course

Desirable

Leadership and Management qualification

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