Deputy Team Leader- Anaesthetics and Recovery
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
Job overview
We are excited to announce the opening of our state-of-the-art Orthopaedic Centre in Winchester, scheduled for July 2025. This new facility is a testament to our Trust’s ongoing commitment to enhancing healthcare services in the region and working collaboratively with orthopaedic services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight to serve patients across our communities.
Are you an experienced Band 5 scrub practitioner looking to take the next step in your career? Are you an existing band 6 scrub practitioner looking for an exciting new opportunity?
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated nurse/ ODP to support in the leadership of the theatre team for the new Hampshire Elective Orthopaedic Hub.
Excellent team working and communication skills are essential for this role along with a need to establish and maintain good working relationships within the multidisciplinary team and wider services to work collaboratively and co-operatively to enhance quality of care.
The successful candidate will provide direction and inspirational leadership to junior members of the multidisciplinary team; they will also be expected to work as an expert clinical practitioner providing high quality of care to patients and service users.
The postholder will support the team leader in the management of general resources, both personnel and financial and to ensure the effective operation of the department whilst maintaining high professional and clinical standards.
Main duties of the job- To work predominantly in as a clinical expert in anaesthetics and recovery to support Theatre Team Leader(s) in leading and managing the service effectively and to deputise in their absence.
- To manage general resources, both personnel and financial, to ensure the effective operation of the department.
- The post holder will provide skilled specialist assistance in the delivery of high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative journey. The post holder will be committed to providing research and evidence-based practice whilst working as part of, and leading a multi professional team.
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital.Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria- Professional UK Registration NMC/HCHP
- Post-registration Anaesthetic Module or ODP Qualification
- Leadership/ management training
- Post Registration relevant Diploma / Degree / Masters
- Education/training qualification
- Quality improvement training
- ILS/ALS training
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria- At least 2 years at band 5 in relevant clinical setting
- Experience in coordinating department/performing in-charge role
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile
- Evidence of Leadership
- Experience of staff supervision and mentorship
- Advanced knowledge and skills relevant to clinical area
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of project management/ service improvement
Skills and Ability
Essential criteria- Able to manage people effectively
- Evidence of planning and organisational skills
- Understanding of effective clinical governance, inc audit and research
- Extended role within speciality
Our commitment to you:
We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
The paperwork:
- HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first – as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
- All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
- In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
- This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.