General Theatres Team lead/Sister
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, our main priority is, and always will be, providing safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.
If you share our passion then apply for this opportunity and help us make our patients’ experience the best it can possibly be.
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital-based services to the population of Hartlepool, Stockton on Tees and parts of East Durham and Sedgefield as well as community, therapeutic and screening to a wider population across Durham and Teesside.
Job overview
*Advert will close early once sufficient number of applications is reached*
An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse or ODP to undertake a, Band 6 role within the specialty of General theatre scrub. This post will involve cross site working within the Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to help carry our service forward during this time. You will provide a high standard of care to patients requiring pre and post operative surgical intervention in a demanding and complex environment.You will already have considerable post registration theatre experience and possess a post registration mentorship or equivalent teaching qualification.
Managerial skills include staff recruitment and retention, reducing and managing sickness absence, staff appraisals, risk assessment and coordination of the team.
Staff training and education including clinical governance and clinical supervision to support development of the team.
Our theatre team is multidisciplinary, including Theatre Support Workers, Nurses, Operating Department Practitioners, Surgeons and Anaesthetists. We deliver high standards of patient care through the perioperative journey. We cover many specialities including general surgery, trauma, obstetrics, urology, colorectal, orthopaedic and gynaecology.our theatres are cross site with 6 in our Hartlepool site and 11 in North Tees.
Main duties of the job
Working in a leadership position within the General Scrub speciality. Ensuring high standards of care, patient safety and efficient delivery of perioperative services. This involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to coordinate and manage on a daily basis.
A key part of the role will be to work with the theatre management team to initiate new ways of working in support of the Trust’s transformation of services and driving productivity and efficiency in an increasingly changing and challenging economic environment.
Working for our organisation
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To have responsibility for the management and provision of perioperative care ensuring high standards are maintained at all times in liaison with the multi-disciplinary team and to initiate and take lead in unit developments participating in identifying and achieving Trust and unit objectives.
Key Result Areas
Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff
Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace
Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff
Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan.
Carry out regular appraisals for staff, ensuring business goals are clearly communicated and linked to objectives
Review training and development of all staff, so all staff have a personal development plan, and support staff in reaching their full potential as identified through the appraisal process
Apply advanced specialist knowledge in scrub in the Theatre setting across a range of work procedures underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience
Ensure the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of programmes of
care to meet the needs of the individual and that standards are set and met in the delivery of a high quality service
Ensure own understanding and show compliance with the NMC Code of
Professional conduct/Health Professional Council guidelines for Professional Practice and promote same in others
Create a physical and psychological environment, conducive to providing optimum nursing care within the theatre Complex
To ensure a high level of professional awareness, both personally and within the Theatre and Trust by holding and attending appropriate meetings and seminars
Actively engages in all aspects of clinical governance as they relate to the
Operating Department
Participate in the maintenance of Quality Assurance, Standards and Audit
Contribute to the Departmental and Organisational Business plan and to manage resources effectively and efficiently, identify and plan to resolve deficiencies, provide a LEAN approach in ‘putting patients first’
To take charge of the unit and deal with managerial issues, as they arise, in the absence of the Theatre coordinator/Matron
Work closely with the Theatre Coordinators/Matrons and the Trust wide
Theatre/Day Services Manager in identifying the effects of the service provision and assisting in the initiation of change, where appropriate
To participate in the Unit’s recruitment and retention
Promote and maintain a supportive working environment
Control of Infection
To be accountable for implementation of The Health Act 2006 Code of Practice for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infection within own department/area of responsibility.
Communication and Working Relationships
Communicate with patients, including carers and relatives promoting good public relationships. Communicate effectively with all multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with other agencies as appropriate promoting positive working relationships
The most challenging part of the job
To develop the necessary skills to ensure the Operating Department is proactive in delivery of a service which meets the needs of all users and to promote effective resource management within the Unit
Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check
This post is deemed to require a Disclosure Check – Enhanced Level with the Criminal Records Bureau. This is due to the fact the post has access to children or vulnerable adults. Further information on the Disclosure Service is available from www.disclosure.gov.uk
This job description is intended as a guide to the duties and responsibilities of the post and should not be regarded as a complete list of those required to be fulfilled under the ‘written statement of the main terms and conditions of employment’.
The contents may be amended from time to time subject to developing service needs although such amendment would occur following appropriate consultation with the postholder.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- 1st level Registered Nurse/ODP level 3
- 2 years post registration experience
- Certificate of further Education, ENB998/C&G730 or equivalent.
Experience
Essential criteria- Anaesthetic/Recovery/Scrub/Day Surgery
Please be aware: Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate.The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay on commencement with the Trust. The DBs check will be undertaken during the pre-employment check screening.
Qualifications
Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.
New Starters – Probationary Period
For any new employees commencing employment with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).
Employment References
As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form.Personal references are not acceptable.
Working Hours
If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The details in the Monitoring Information section of your application will be used for monitoring our recruitment process and will not be seen by the interview panel. The information you give will be treated in the strictest confidence. To meet its commitment to promoting equality of opportunity, the Trust’s policy is that individuals will be recruited, trained and promoted according to ability and job requirements only.As such we welcome your application irrespective of your gender, race, disability, colour, ethnic or national origin, and nationality, and marital status, responsibility for dependants, religion, trade union activity and age.
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route.Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here:Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply.If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Disability
The Trust gives full and fair consideration to applications for employment received from disabled people. We are a “Positive about Disabled People” employer, and we hold the ‘two ticks’ Disability Symbol, which is a recognition given by Jobcentre Plus to employers who have agreed to meet five commitments regarding the recruitment, employment, retention and career development of disabled people.If you have a disability, which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team on 01642 383200.
Armed Forces Covenant
As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly.
We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer.
Further Important Information
Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method.
Please ensure you read the ‘Guidance Notes for Applicants’ document attached to this advert before completing and submitting your application.