Deputy Team Leader - Theatres

Are you looking for an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and make a difference to perioperative patient care? We are seeking committed and enthusiastic practitioners within the Plastic, Pain, ENT and Maxillofacial theatre team. You will be motivated, a great team player and be confident in your abilities to manage and lead a cohesive team. Personal development is encouraged and supported with training opportunities, Mandatory training and Appraisals. As a deputy team leader you will be required to lead and manage the theatres on a daily basis, providing excellent supervision, organisation and co-ordination of the staff and theatres.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder is responsible for supporting the Team Leader in providing leadership and effective management and co-ordination of patient activity, staffing and utilisation throughout the patient's operative pathway, in order to promote a patient centred approach to high quality health care whilst upholding and influencing professional and Trust values. This is an exciting opportunity with the Plastic, Pain, ENT and Maxillofacial Team and as the Clinical Specialist you will be responsible for
Supporting the Clinical Leader in providing expert Clinical practice in the Plastic, Pain, ENT and Maxillofacial Service Management of the Daily operating demand Assist with Implementation/ coordination of the development programmes for Qualified staff, preceptors, support staff - recruitment, skills improvement, retention Support with Staff Health and Well Being, Sickness management, under the guidance of the Clinical leader Involvement in Perfect Ward Audits, C4C, QAA audits/ Risk Management and Datix investigations Taking an active role in Appraisals and Mandatory Training To provide expert Clinical advice/leadership and managerial skills which will ensure the delivery of clinically effective service in line with local and national guidelines/ Trust Policies and Procedures
About usJoin us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N& N Hospitals Charity We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Post Holder will support the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate the NNUH PRIDE values ( People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence).
To exercise leadership by personal example, fostering good interpersonal relationships and encouraging high staff morale
Co-ordinate and communicate the placement of appropriate personnel/skills across the department and other areas in the Trust, including in the event of untoward incidents e.g. MAJAX.
Undertake designated responsibilities in the event of a MAJAX in accordance with trust guidelines
Participate in the management of resources in the clinical area within the agreed budget.
Implement Trust and directorate evidence based policies and guidelines
Able to interpret changes in patient physical signs and take appropriate action. Cardiac and Respiratory arrest and resuscitation of patients.
Responsible for assembling specialised medical equipment ready for use on patients e.g. compartment syndrome monitoring.
Ensure that the care of all patients is assessed, planned, implemented, evaluated, and appropriately documented.
Deliver a high quality service for all patients within sphere of responsibility
Act as role model and be a credible practitioner within the clinical area
Initiate and participate in quality initiatives with the aim of improving patient care, promote evidence based practice and implement action plans as necessary
Contribute towards establishing and implementing policy, processes, guidelines and standards that directly effects own area of work, other disciplines and other departments throughout the Trust. Also ensuring that the policy documents are updated and made available to all staff.
Please see the attached job description for full details.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner on the appropriate part of the NMC/ Health Care Professions Council register
Desirable
Have or be working towards a health related degree.
ExperienceEssential
Significant experience at Band 5, of which some should be in a position relevant to the specialty.
SkillsEssential
Organisational and time management skills Able to work effectively under pressure in an unpredictable and demanding environment
Attotude, aptitudeEssential
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Employer detailsEmployer nameNorfolk and Norwich University HospitalAddressNorfolk & Norwich University Hospital Colney Lane Norwich NR4 7UYAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 234-24-S0135
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