Key Dimensions:

·         Responsible for ensuring all staff work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct /HPC Professional Guidelines.

·         To identify and implement service improvements to enhance clinical care and maximise theatre efficiency and utilisation.

·         To provide management and clinical input within the Preassessment unit, using a problem solving approach to resolve or prevent operational incidents.

·         Provide leadership and direction for all staff within area of responsibility, encouraging an environment that stimulates initiative and motivates staff.

·         Provision of clinical nursing and managerial expertise in all aspects of peri-operative care.

·         To actively maintain a 25% clinical and 75% managerial/leadership role within the preassessment unit

·         To act as Duty Senior  on a regular basis.

·        To deputise for the Matron as required.

·         To work with the Theatre Matrons on improvement and initiatives.

·         Responsible for all budgetary and staffing issues within designated area.

·         Responsible for procurement of supplies and equipment within designated area.  Post holder should proactively engage with Procurement and Logistics and positively support, champion  Non Pay spend reduction activity in designated area.

·         To work with stores team on stock management initiatives 

·         Review the daily staffing levels and skill-mix as required and lead initiatives to recruit, select and retain staff.

·         Actively manage sickness and absence in accordance with Trust and Directorate policies, seeking guidance and facilitation from the Clinical Services Manager and HR as appropriate.

·         Conduct annual staff appraisal and personal development programmes to ensure effective succession planning and identification of staff development needs.

·         Clearly define staff roles and responsibilities. Set and agree objectives for staff at their annual performance appraisal.

·         Ensure accurate personnel records are kept including annual and study leave, sickness absence and appraisal.

·         Review as necessary staffing establishment and skill mix within own area in line with current clinical case mix.

·         Utilise clinical expertise and academic knowledge to act as a resource for members of the team and other health care professionals offering advice, guidance and support as appropriate.

·         Responsible for the clinical supervision of junior nursing staff and act as an exemplary role model to junior colleagues

·         Provide a supportive working and learning environment for staff across area of responsibility that offers opportunities for further education, training and professional development.

·         Maintain a safe working environment at all times, ensure risk assessments are performed when required and that staff are aware of their responsibilities regarding health & safety issues.

·         Responsible for proactive reporting and investigation of untoward incidents and complaints according to Trust policy and implementing corrective follow-up actions as required.

·         Participate in the implementation of Risk Management and Clinical Governance strategies.

·         Proactive management of infection control and environmental cleanliness across area of responsibility.

·         To maintain equipment maintenance logs for unit resources and to arrange appropriate access for Estates/Clinical Engineering staff to perform planned or adhoc maintenance and repairs. Identification of future replacement equipment as necessary.

·         To maintain equipment training records for all grades of staff.

·         Facilitate and develop creative new ways of working to improve service delivery in conjunction with the Directorate management team.

·         Responsible for effective patient data entry (either manually or electronically) ensuring accuracy for whole cluster.

·         The post holder is required to be available for on call duties and flexible shifts (including weekend working, night duty and late shifts) as required to meet the needs of the service.

·         Undertake duties, adhoc or special projects in conjunction with the Directorate Manager/Clinical Services Manager commensurate with the grade of this post.

OTHER

Physical effort:

There is a frequent requirement for sitting or standing in a restricted position for long periods of time whilst performing the scrub nurse or anaesthetic practitioner role or when seated at PC or desk.

There is a frequent requirement for light physical effort for short periods of time; this involves manual handling of patients and inanimate loads.

Mental effort

There is a frequent requirement for concentration where the work pattern is unpredictable. Operational and staff demands are of an unpredictable nature.

Emotional effort

There is occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances both when dealing with patients and staff.

Working conditions

There is frequent exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions. Exposure to bodily fluids and foul linen is common.