Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the UCLH Theatre and Anaesthesia team as a Lead Theatre Practitioner with a main focus of leading on the development and training of our theatre scrub practitioners.

As Lead Theatre Practitioner you must have a good knowledge and experience in perioperative practice and an excellent understanding of peri-anaesthesia care. 

In order to practice the role, you must be an Operating Department Practitioner registered with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) OR a NMC registered Nurse (with appropriate and accredited post-graduate anaesthetic module/course).

You will be required to function effectively as a leader of the peri-operative team to ensure the provision of an efficient and high-quality surgical service. You must be organised, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience of supervising a multi-disciplinary team providing the highest standard of patient care across a varied caseload.

You must be motivated and enthusiastic, as well as the ability to work well under pressure and flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment, as well as promoting, maintaining and monitoring standards in accordance with the guidelines of the NMC/HCPC and CQC.

Evidence of leading teams, engagement in recruitment and retention activities and supervising students / supporting programmes of learning.

Main duties of the job

Monitor the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including admission and discharge planning for  patient and promoting best evidence-based practice. You will supervise and support members of the staff ensuring that all staff can provide the highest standard of care.

To take charge of the Division in the absence of Senior Nurse following performance review against the agreed KSF outline and progression through the first gateway 

To participate in clinical supervision programmes as appropriate and teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor to junior theatre practitioners and others.

To demonstrate leadership skills and experience in the management of the department and provide high level of specialist clinical leadership.

Support the training and development programme initiated by the Division to ensure staff members achieve their full potential.

Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.

Ensure E-rota and electronic patient records are implemented and used to their full potential.  

To maintain a visible presence in the ward /department, undertake clinical work as needed.

In addition you must have:
Registration with the Health Professions Council or a NMC registered Nurse   Evidence of leading a team within a clinical environment. Proven experience of managing change within a clinical setting . Demonstrates a good working knowledge and compliance with CQC Standards

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. 

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: 

·         University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) 

·         National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery 

·         Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals 

·         University College Hospital Grafton Way Building 

·         Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine 

·         University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre 

·         The Hospital for Tropical Diseases 

·         University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street 

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.