Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 234-24-S0135
- Employer
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
- Town
- Norwich
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/05/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 23/05/2024
Employer heading
Deputy Team Leader - Theatres
NHS AfC: Band 6
At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.
NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre.
Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:
People-focused
We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.
Respect
We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.
Integrity
We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.
Dedication
We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.
Excellence
We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital.
Wish you were here? So do we.
We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be. We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.
At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with diverse abilities and people within the LGBT+ community.
Job overview
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 job
The 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
Working for our organisation
Join 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The 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 specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner on the appropriate part of the NMC/ Health Care Professions Council register
Desirable criteria
- Have or be working towards a health related degree.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience at Band 5, of which some should be in a position relevant to the specialty.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Organisational and time management skills
- Able to work effectively under pressure in an unpredictable and demanding environment
Attotude, aptitude
Essential criteria
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Pauline Johnston
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
01603 286286 extension 1452
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