[ref. c47987520] NHS - Team Leader Scrub Practitioner Trauma and Orthopaedics /Urology
Job overview
If you are a highly motivated and experienced practitioner we are looking to recruit for permanent full time band 6 Team Leader's for the following specialities:
Trauma & Orthopaedics - Including elective hip, knee and shoulder joints. Trauma cases including fractured neck of femurs and open reductions with internal fixations.
Urology - Including Robotics Surgery, Elective Urology Cases, Lasers and Laparoscopic Procedures
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational supervision of the department, within a specialised area of expertise; including budgetary awareness, clinical governance, staff development and training. The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multidisciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable for.The post holder will be involved in the development of protocols/guidelines and any key development to ensure the service is the best it can be. Working across Bedfordshire NHS Trust, the post holder is accountable for the provision, organisation, delivery and development of safe, high quality patient care within their specialty and sphere of responsibility and competency including "scrubbing and circulating" for all types of surgical cases working alongside the band 7 senior theatre practitioner.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities- Manage the preparation of the theatre suite for an operating theatre session with regards to staffing and skill mix, equipment and instruments availability and sustainability.
- To participate in the departments Internal Rotation and On Call system including weekends and bank holidays as required therefore ensuring the delivery of a 24hr service.
- To establish and maintain communication that facilitates multi-disciplinary working and coordination of effective patient care.
- The post holder will also participate in the teaching and mentorship of learners and trainee Theatre Practitioners in the appropriate specialist area.
- To provide support and skilled assistance to all staff members and contribute towards the maintenance of a safe and clean environment within the department.
- Utilising the specialist peri-operative care plan the post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient/client care packages within the sphere of responsibility and in all appropriate delivery areas within Bedford Trust.
- Participate in the planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and auditing of patient/client standards of care, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
- To ensure policies, protocols and guidelines are adhered to and correctly implemented while proposing and facilitating any agreed changes to practice.
- To lead in the facilitation of the WHO Safety Surgery Checklist in Theatres, ensuring its smooth running and supporting staff in its use.
- Works effectively as a team member showing respect for other members of the multidisciplinary team and their contributions to the overall objectives set.
- The post holder will act as a role model and provide support for other members of the multidisciplinary team in terms of innovation, leadership and ability.
- Competently carry out a range of specialist clinical duties according to professional training and departmental protocols and policies, demonstrating dexterity, accuracy and precision when assisting or carrying out invasive and non-invasive procedures across all specialities both elective and emergency working in theatres across Bedford Hospital NHS Trust.
- In keeping with the individuals normal working area, surgery, you should have extensive knowledge of appropriate instrumentation to enable anticipation of the relevant teams requirements and facilitation of proposed procedures.
- Demonstrates the ability to remain focused and prioritise while delivering high quality care during periods of intense activity related to changes in surroundings, circumstances or patient condition.
- Partakes in clinical trials under the supervision of senior staff and manufacturers guidelines.
- Adhere to all requirements of COSHH in the handling and usage of hazardous substances.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential- Ability to meet deadlines
- Patient safety and WHO checklist
- Knowledge of professional codes of conduct and practice
Qualifications
Essential- Registered NMC/HCPC
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Practice assessor/supervisor
- Further relevant training within speciality
Experience
Essential- Autonomous Practitioner
- Flexibility in working patterns
- Experience within Theatre scrub specialities
- Ability to work as part of the team
- Ability to work shifts requried by the departement
- Experience of participation of Audits
- Teaching students
Personal Skills
Essential- open/Reflective/ Warm
- Enthusiastic and self-aware
- Creative and flexible
- Team Focused
- Reliable/adaptable and dependable
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Post registration Masters degree in nursing or related field
- Evidence of continuous Professional Development
- Management/ leadership qualification or equivalent experience at post graduate level
- Further relevant training
- Management qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Evidence Continuous Professional Development
- Management / leadership qualification or equivalent experience at post level
- Further relevant training
- Post Registration Masters Degree in nursing or related field
- Proven experience of working in a senior management/ leadership role
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Evidence of continuous Professional development
- Management / leadership qualification or equivalent experience at post graduate level
- Further relevant training
- Post Registration Masters degree in nursing or related field
- Proven Experience of working in a senior management role
It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.