Theatre Team Leader

To take daily responsibility and professional leadership for their designated theatre team, demonstrating effective communication and appropriate use of resources, maintaining standards of care, adherent always to both National and local policies and procedures.

2. Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and play an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care and service delivery. Promotion of continuous quality improvements.

3. Undertake research and clinically lead the audit process.

4. Participate in risk management and Clinical Governance issues within designated area reporting any untoward incidences to Cluster Team Leader

5. Maintain accurate staff annual leave and sickness records liaising with the theatre cluster team leader any areas of concern. Carry out back to work and exit interviews.

6. Conduct annual staff appraisals and develop staff personal development plans for Band 5 and Band 2 staff within area of responsibility ensuring staff development needs are met in line with Agenda for Change and the Knowledge and Skills framework.

7. Provide a supportive working environment for staff in area of responsibility ensuring opportunities for further development and education are identified to the theatre cluster team leader.

8. Assist as a panel member in recruitment and selection.

9. To update and facilitate induction programmes for new staff members in area of responsibility.

10. Support the theatre cluster team leader in ensuring that staffing establishments and skill mix are appropriate for clinical demands.

For further details please see attached JD&PS.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

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We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential: - Recent demonstrable experience in specialist area at a similar level or above; - Proven clinical expertise in relevant area of practice.

Qualifications

Essential: - Completed a recognised management programme or demonstrable experience.; - Registered with NMC / HPC.

Desirable: - Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience Trainer /Assessor/Theatre Educator or relevant educational course e.g. Cert Ed or ENB 998.

Attitude & Aptitude