09 Oct
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London
Job description
Job summary
The post holder will be leading a team in a specialist clinical area (Scrub, Recovery or Anaesthesia) and will be responsible for providing clinical management, advice, support, and teaching to the highest possible standard to all relevant personnel within the peri operative environment.
Monitor the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care and promoting best evidence-based practice.
The post holder will have responsibility for the operational management of staff and resources, taking a lead in a specific aspect of operational management in the Theatre setting.
To maintain a visible presence in the department, undertaking clinical work regularly (a minimum of 50% of contracted hours).
You will also be expected to coordinate and actively assist in the management and organisation of care provision within the Operating Department.
You will need to demonstrate an aptitude to leadership and have experience in managing staff. This must include experience in mentoring and taking charge of the department.
You will work with Senior Nurses and Matron to manage the theatre budget to provide safe and effective patient care within allocated resources.
The chosen individual will be enthusiastic and expected to have strong managerial and leadership skills to be able to drive your team towards success.
You must be committed to clinical excellence with effective communication, interpersonal and organisational should have a flexible approach to working hours.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure that the teamwork as part of the MDT to provide direct support to Unit Managers in effectively running the operating list in safe and timely manner.
Will also participate in clinical supervision programmes as appropriate and teach and act as a facilitator / mentor / preceptor to junior colleagues and others.
Support the training and development programme initiated by the Division to ensure staff members achieve their full potential.
Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission, and discharge arrangements.
The post holder will take a professional leadership role in partnership with the Senior Nurses and Matron. in developing the divisions' strategic direction and policy framework, ensuring that the division contributes significantly to the achievement of the Trust's objectives and that effective governance arrangements are implemented and maintained.
In addition, you must have :
Registration with the Health Professions Council or a NMC registered NurseEligibility to work in the UKExtensive knowledge of nursing care in a perioperative environmentEvidence of leading a team within a clinical environmentProven experience of managing change within a clinical settingA recognised qualification and experience of supporting learners would be advantageous.
Demonstrates a good working knowledge and compliance with CQC Standards
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population.
We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites :
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,
gastrointestinal and oral disease.
It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH.
We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024.
Please note if your employment starts before the 24 / 25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23 / 24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly.
Further information can be found at
University College Hospital is a major Teaching Hospital and Research Centre with state of the art facilities. Our operating theatre is a busy and dynamic environment setting the benchmark for clinical excellence.
We have 27 operating rooms under UCH Theatres & Anesthesia Division which covers different specialties ranging from General surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Bariatrics and upper GI surgery, Colorectal, Gynaecology, Urology, Oncology, Paediatrics, ENT, Maxillo Facial, Vascular and Plastic / Breast surgery and Robotic Surgery.
In addition,
we also provide anaesthesia support in outlying areas such as endoscopy unit, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, brachytherapy and interventional radiology.
Our new operating theatre complex in Grafton Way Building is now open which caters to elective orthopaedic and ENT and oral surgeries.
Further career opportunities will be available with the opening of our Proton Beam Therapy centre.
We are committed to ongoing professional development and opportunities exist to undertake a wide range of in-house and university based training programme.
In collaboration with University College London (UCL), we have successfully launched our anaesthesia and enhanced recovery training programmes for registered nurses / practitioners in order to develop a multi skilled workforce
The successful candidate will hold the appropriate qualifications to be a current registered practitioner (RGN or ODP) and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute / community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute / community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Teaching course
- Relevant clinical course
- Honours degree (Level 3 / FHEQ Level 6) completed or 50% achieved;commitment to completion
- Recognised Leadership course
Desirable
NVQ assessor
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years' relevant clinical and managerial experience in a senior position
- Proven track record of leadership
- Evidence of clinical competence and regular clinical practice
- Experience of effective budgetary management
- Demonstrates awareness of clinical efficiency measures.
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats.
- Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio.
- Evidence of working as preceptor / facilitator / mentor
- Experience in leading others and responding to learning needs.
- Willingness to work with electronic patient records.
- Demonstrates understanding of current NHS and professional nursing issues and their relevance to local services.
- Able to manage a team including developing potential and performance management.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Respects the privacy and dignity of the individual
- Understands the implications of Equal Opportunities in practice
Quality
Essential
- Understands importance of and own role in Clinical Governance and risk management.
- Demonstrates understanding of and engagement with quality issues.
- Evidence of involvement with audit and quality in clinical area
- Prioritises own workload and that of others
- Acts on own initiative and problem-solves utilising resources available.
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in these clinical areas.
- Committed to providing safe, effective, and timely patient-centred care in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct, Nursing & Midwifery Strategy and Trust Core standards
Health, Safety and Security
Essential
Promotes, monitors, and maintains best practice in health, safety, and security
Service Improvement
Essential
- a. Able to develop and deliver evidence-based care.
- b. Demonstrates commitment to service improvement in clinical areas.
- c. Evidence of contributing to practice development and research in clinical area
- d. Willing to provide support to other clinical areas within the division
▶️ Lead Theatre Practitioner/Sister/Charge Nurse
🖊️ University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
📍 London