Theatre Lead
Job overview
Trafford Elective Surgical Hub (TESH) is a newly established service aimed to increase surgical capacity, whilst focusing on embracing the " High Volume Low Complexity" (HVLC) programme to help reduce the backlog of patients waiting for planning operations.
We were successful is achieving GIRFT ( Getting It right First Time) accreditation in November 2023 and we are striving to optimise our service and the elective recovery programme is our prime focus.
We are busy elective hub which provides a variety of specialties namely: General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), Adult and Paediatric Dental, Urology ,Breast, Plastics, Vascular Access and Gender Affirmation Surgery.Recently we have introduced Day case Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Thyroid cases which has been a success as it enabled us to improve patients recovery period.
We have nine theatres in total and are located in three areas with their own recovery area. We are closed linked with Ward 12 the surgical admission unit and we provide a combination of day case and in patient care.
Future development plans: Further expansion of theatres is in process for 2025 , two theatres are under construction . The aim is to further increase our productivity and help to reduce patients waiting time for surgery both locally and nationally.Robotic surgery is also being introduced in TESH is 2025 enhancing precision and patient recovery through advanced technology.
Main duties of the job
You must be able to demonstrate your ability to motivate individuals, have proven organisational skills, effective communication, leadership skills and a strong commitment to high standards of patient care.
Participate in the teaching/supervision of junior staff and to participate in the teaching of students on both basic and post basic courses.
Maintain his/her personal and professional development. Participate in effective utilisation of resources.
Act in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Professional Code of Conduct.
Working for our organisation
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Qualification in O.D.P. or R.G.N.
- Degree educated or working towards completion.
- Teaching and assessing qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- leadership qualification
- Recognised management qualification
- Cell Salvage trained or willing to undertake training if successful
Experience
Essential criteria- Can demonstrate expertise in theatre nursing.
- Can demonstrate experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of producing teaching/ development packages.
- Can demonstrate the ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Experience of planning and implementing service developments.