Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Kidderminster Treatment Centre provides accreditedelective Day and Short Stay surgery across a range of specialities. We are pleased to offer a position for anenthusiastic and motivated Team Leader in our surgical team. With four theatres, two treatment rooms, and a 6 beddedrecovery area, we deliver a responsive servicewith dedicated theatre practitioners committed to high standards of care for all of our patients. You will be a: Registered OperatingDepartment Practitioner
with scrub and mentoring experience,recovery is also desirable. Registered Nurse with scrub and mentoring experience, recovery is also desirable You will be experienced in the scrub role,orthopaedic surgery being desirable, and you will be an organized individual with the ability to lead a team ensuring thehighest standards of patient safety and care.You will monitor equipment and resources, ensuring cost effectiveness. Excellent communication and flexibility and the support of learners are key, and you will hold, or be working towards an assessor/mentorship qualification. You will be motivated to improve and ensure standards with evidence-based practice. You will deputise the Band 7 team, acting as role model and ambassador for our organisation. Main duties of the job
To ensure high standards of patientcare at all times through the effective management of staff and resources To lead a regular programme ofeducation and development for registered and unregistered staff to optimumpotential To promote the role of the theatrepractitioner as the patient advocate throughout the peri-operative process To communicate effectively with allmembers of the multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate all aspects of patientcare To liaise and work closely with theperson taking continuing responsibility for the operating theatres To accept personal responsibilityand accountability for infection prevention and control practice To deputise for the relevant seniorteam leader as necessary Where appropriate this post willinvolve working across the sites of the WAHT * Please read the comprehensive job description and person specification in the links provided* About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. Our objectives are simple: Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system. We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer. Job responsibilities
KeyWorking Relationships: Internal:
Patients, theatre personnel,anaesthetists and surgical teams External:
Visitors to theatres, relatives, wardpersonnel, housekeeping, portering and estates teams Liaises With:
Medical teams, theatre practitioners,theatre support workers and other senior team leaders Risk Assessment:
This postinvolves manual handling activities and a risk of exposure to bodily fluids andchemicals, will involve some computer screen work and individuals may be requiredto work under pressure in emergency situations Job description
Job responsibilities
KeyWorking Relationships: Internal:
Patients, theatre personnel,anaesthetists and surgical teams External:
Visitors to theatres, relatives, wardpersonnel, housekeeping, portering and estates teams Liaises With:
Medical teams, theatre practitioners,theatre support workers and other senior team leaders Risk Assessment:
This postinvolves manual handling activities and a risk of exposure to bodily fluids andchemicals, will involve some computer screen work and individuals may be requiredto work under pressure in emergency situations JobPurpose:
To ensure high standards of patientcare at all times through the effective management of staff and resources To lead a regular programme ofeducation and development for registered and unregistered staff to optimumpotential To promote the role of the theatrepractitioner as the patient advocate throughout the peri-operative process To communicate effectively with allmembers of the multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate all aspects of patientcare To liaise and work closely with theperson taking continuing responsibility for the operating theatres To accept personal responsibilityand accountability for infection prevention and control practice To deputise for the relevant seniorteam leader as necessary Where appropriate this post willinvolve working across the sites of the WAHT Key Duties: Management To be actively involved in staffmanagement issues within the team in support of the senior team leader, inaddition to actively participating in the management of the theatredepartment as necessary To take all measures to ensuresafety and report all accidents/incidents/near misses to the theatrecoordinator or senior team leader To assist the theatre managementteam with risk management, participating in the identification of risks To participate in officialinvestigations where required To have an understanding of thetheatre budget, ensuring efficient and effective utilisation of resources To be conversant with trustpolicies, procedures and to participate in the development of policies/procedureswhere appropriate To assist with the monitoring ofstaff attendance, and taking a supporting role in the maintenance of dayto day discipline within the team To inform the senior team leader / theatrematron of staff failing to meet the required standard of performancetaking appropriate action where required To participate in the selection andrecruitment of staff To undertake staff appraisals andto identify the training needs to develop staff and the service To facilitate a team and no blameculture that allows staff to learn and develop To assist and participate in theinduction programme for newly appointed staff To be responsible for the equipmentin own work area, ensuring that it is used safely and effectively, kept inworking order and properly maintained Education and Training Participate in the supervision,teaching and appropriate assessment of junior and new staff within thedepartment Act as a mentor to newly qualified/newlyappointed staff Contribute to the development oftraining programmes in accordance with identified needs in the departmentand in conjunction with other team members and the education facilitatorfor theatres Provide feedback fromin-house/external training courses in order to disseminate knowledge To undertake/participate inresearch and development to ensure good clinical practice Professional To maintain an environmentconducive to the training/development needs of individuals and, supportstaff to develop clinical and managerial skills To maintain a wide knowledge ofhealth / surgical / theatre issues. To encourage staff to participatein clinical supervision To maintain a professional attitudeat all times, developing the role of the theatre practitioner in the bestinterests of the patient and in accordance with the nursing and ODP codesof conduct. To be aware of ones own personaland professional development and attend all mandatory training To maintain accurate records anduse reporting mechanisms appropriately To promote peoples equality,diversity and rights To promote effective communicationwithin the multi-disciplinary team and between theatres and other wardsand departments To counsel staff in relation to personaland professional matters To accept personal responsibilityand accountability for your infection prevention and control practice Ensure that you are familiar withand comply with all relevant policies Ensure that you receive mandatoryupdates in infection control To ensure the safe use and custodyof controlled drugs General duties: Participate in the on-call rota or out of hoursduties as required for emergency surgery To provide short-term cover for colleagues duringperiods of leave To adhere to the trusts IT policies regarding emailand internet usage To ensure that all trust standards are maintainedand monitored to improve the quality of care to all whom come into contact withservices provided by this trust Every employee has a duty to take care of the healthand safety of him / herself and of other persons who may be affected by his /her acts or omissions at work and to cooperate with the trust to ensure that statutoryand trust regulations are complied with Vision and Values: The Trust aims to provide local services for local people.It has developed its vision to reflect this commitment. Practitioners will beexpected to understand and implement the Trusts 4Ward Values Standard Clauses: The purpose of this post shouldremain constant, but the duties and responsibilities may vary over time withinthe overall role and level of the post.The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake otherreasonable duties. Any such changes willbe made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs. Competence The post holder is responsible forlimiting his / her actions to those which s/he feels competent toundertake. If the post holder has anydoubts as to his or her competence during the course of his / her duties thens/he should immediately speak to their line manager or supervisor. Codesof conduct All employees of the Trust who arerequired to be registered with a professional body, to enable them to practisewithin their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct andrequirements of their professional registration. Those staff that are not required to beregistered with a professional body are required to comply with the Trustscodes of conduct. Confidentiality The post holder must maintainconfidentiality, security and integrity of information relating to patients,staff and other Health Service business. RecordsManagement All employees of the Trust arelegally responsible for all records that they gather, create or use as part oftheir work within the Trust (including patient, financial, personnel andadministrative), whether paper or computer based. All such records are considered publicrecords and all employees have a legal duty of confidence to serviceusers. Healthand Safety Employees must be aware of theresponsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) and all relevant TrustHealth and Safety Policies and Guidance. InfectionControl Employees must accept personalresponsibility and accountability for Infection Prevention and Controlpractice. NonSmoking Policy A nosmoking environment policy exists within all Trust premises including entrancesand exits to hospital buildings and on other Trust property. Childrenand vulnerable adults You have a responsibility forpromoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children / young people /vulnerable adults that you come into contact with or are responsible for inyour job role and sphere of competence. Disclosureand Barring Service The Trust aims to promote equalityof opportunity for all, with the right mix of talent, skills andpotential.Criminal records will betaken into account for recruitment purposes, only when the conviction isrelevant. As the Trust meets therequirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation ofOffenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subjectto a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before theappointment is confirmed. Equality and Diversity The Trust promotes policies andpractices that challenge discrimination, promote equality, respect individualneeds, preferences and choices, and protects human rights. The Trust has a clear commitment to equalityfor all in employment practices based on an applicants ability, skills andaptitude for the post. All employees must treat each personas an individual, offering a personalised service respecting peoples dignityand modesty at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse Level 1 (currently registered with NMC or Registered ODP (currently registered with HCPC) Evidence of teaching or mentoring qualification or working towards Evidence of relevant post registration education Management course Bsc or evidence of working towards Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of interdisciplinary team members Knowledge of change management theories Knowledge of standard setting / audit process and quality assurance Knowledge of Health and Safety at work Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance Knowledge of current nursing issues Evidence of participation in clinical audits Evidence of work relating to quality assessment Experience
Competent to scrub / assist anaesthetist / recover wide range of elective and emergency patients Experience of working in a team leader capacity Knowledge of day to day management of theatre suite Experience of clinical supervision and coaching Personal Qualities
Application of evidence based practice Ability to self-direct Flexible and enthusiastic Research analysis Other Job Requirements
Enhanced disclosure clearance Excellent attendance and time keeping Willing to work across hospital sites within scope of practice as and when required Able to work and cope with rotating shift patterns - early, late, night shifts over seven days of the week and on-call as necessary To deputise for the senior theatre team as necessary Standard Clauses A Disclosures and Barring Service check will be carried out where the position is eligible for a Disclosures and Barring Service Check in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act and the guidance issued by the DBS. All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and Barring lists. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a yearAgenda for Change Incremental Pay Scale
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Kidderminster Treatment Centre provides accreditedelective Day and Short Stay surgery across a range of specialities. We are pleased to offer a position for anenthusiastic and motivated Team Leader in our surgical team. With four theatres, two treatment rooms, and a 6 beddedrecovery area, we deliver a responsive servicewith dedicated theatre practitioners committed to high standards of care for all of our patients. You will be a: Registered OperatingDepartment Practitioner
with scrub and mentoring experience,recovery is also desirable. Registered Nurse with scrub and mentoring experience, recovery is also desirable You will be experienced in the scrub role,orthopaedic surgery being desirable, and you will be an organized individual with the ability to lead a team ensuring thehighest standards of patient safety and care.You will monitor equipment and resources, ensuring cost effectiveness. Excellent communication and flexibility and the support of learners are key, and you will hold, or be working towards an assessor/mentorship qualification. You will be motivated to improve and ensure standards with evidence-based practice. You will deputise the Band 7 team, acting as role model and ambassador for our organisation. Main duties of the job
To ensure high standards of patientcare at all times through the effective management of staff and resources To lead a regular programme ofeducation and development for registered and unregistered staff to optimumpotential To promote the role of the theatrepractitioner as the patient advocate throughout the peri-operative process To communicate effectively with allmembers of the multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate all aspects of patientcare To liaise and work closely with theperson taking continuing responsibility for the operating theatres To accept personal responsibilityand accountability for infection prevention and control practice To deputise for the relevant seniorteam leader as necessary Where appropriate this post willinvolve working across the sites of the WAHT * Please read the comprehensive job description and person specification in the links provided* About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. Our objectives are simple: Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system. We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer. Job responsibilities
KeyWorking Relationships: Internal:
Patients, theatre personnel,anaesthetists and surgical teams External:
Visitors to theatres, relatives, wardpersonnel, housekeeping, portering and estates teams Liaises With:
Medical teams, theatre practitioners,theatre support workers and other senior team leaders Risk Assessment:
This postinvolves manual handling activities and a risk of exposure to bodily fluids andchemicals, will involve some computer screen work and individuals may be requiredto work under pressure in emergency situations Job description
Job responsibilities
KeyWorking Relationships: Internal:
Patients, theatre personnel,anaesthetists and surgical teams External:
Visitors to theatres, relatives, wardpersonnel, housekeeping, portering and estates teams Liaises With:
Medical teams, theatre practitioners,theatre support workers and other senior team leaders Risk Assessment:
This postinvolves manual handling activities and a risk of exposure to bodily fluids andchemicals, will involve some computer screen work and individuals may be requiredto work under pressure in emergency situations JobPurpose:
To ensure high standards of patientcare at all times through the effective management of staff and resources To lead a regular programme ofeducation and development for registered and unregistered staff to optimumpotential To promote the role of the theatrepractitioner as the patient advocate throughout the peri-operative process To communicate effectively with allmembers of the multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate all aspects of patientcare To liaise and work closely with theperson taking continuing responsibility for the operating theatres To accept personal responsibilityand accountability for infection prevention and control practice To deputise for the relevant seniorteam leader as necessary Where appropriate this post willinvolve working across the sites of the WAHT Key Duties: Management To be actively involved in staffmanagement issues within the team in support of the senior team leader, inaddition to actively participating in the management of the theatredepartment as necessary To take all measures to ensuresafety and report all accidents/incidents/near misses to the theatrecoordinator or senior team leader To assist the theatre managementteam with risk management, participating in the identification of risks To participate in officialinvestigations where required To have an understanding of thetheatre budget, ensuring efficient and effective utilisation of resources To be conversant with trustpolicies, procedures and to participate in the development of policies/procedureswhere appropriate To assist with the monitoring ofstaff attendance, and taking a supporting role in the maintenance of dayto day discipline within the team To inform the senior team leader / theatrematron of staff failing to meet the required standard of performancetaking appropriate action where required To participate in the selection andrecruitment of staff To undertake staff appraisals andto identify the training needs to develop staff and the service To facilitate a team and no blameculture that allows staff to learn and develop To assist and participate in theinduction programme for newly appointed staff To be responsible for the equipmentin own work area, ensuring that it is used safely and effectively, kept inworking order and properly maintained Education and Training Participate in the supervision,teaching and appropriate assessment of junior and new staff within thedepartment Act as a mentor to newly qualified/newlyappointed staff Contribute to the development oftraining programmes in accordance with identified needs in the departmentand in conjunction with other team members and the education facilitatorfor theatres Provide feedback fromin-house/external training courses in order to disseminate knowledge To undertake/participate inresearch and development to ensure good clinical practice Professional To maintain an environmentconducive to the training/development needs of individuals and, supportstaff to develop clinical and managerial skills To maintain a wide knowledge ofhealth / surgical / theatre issues. To encourage staff to participatein clinical supervision To maintain a professional attitudeat all times, developing the role of the theatre practitioner in the bestinterests of the patient and in accordance with the nursing and ODP codesof conduct. To be aware of ones own personaland professional development and attend all mandatory training To maintain accurate records anduse reporting mechanisms appropriately To promote peoples equality,diversity and rights To promote effective communicationwithin the multi-disciplinary team and between theatres and other wardsand departments To counsel staff in relation to personaland professional matters To accept personal responsibilityand accountability for your infection prevention and control practice Ensure that you are familiar withand comply with all relevant policies Ensure that you receive mandatoryupdates in infection control To ensure the safe use and custodyof controlled drugs General duties: Participate in the on-call rota or out of hoursduties as required for emergency surgery To provide short-term cover for colleagues duringperiods of leave To adhere to the trusts IT policies regarding emailand internet usage To ensure that all trust standards are maintainedand monitored to improve the quality of care to all whom come into contact withservices provided by this trust Every employee has a duty to take care of the healthand safety of him / herself and of other persons who may be affected by his /her acts or omissions at work and to cooperate with the trust to ensure that statutoryand trust regulations are complied with Vision and Values: The Trust aims to provide local services for local people.It has developed its vision to reflect this commitment. Practitioners will beexpected to understand and implement the Trusts 4Ward Values Standard Clauses: The purpose of this post shouldremain constant, but the duties and responsibilities may vary over time withinthe overall role and level of the post.The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake otherreasonable duties. Any such changes willbe made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs. Competence The post holder is responsible forlimiting his / her actions to those which s/he feels competent toundertake. If the post holder has anydoubts as to his or her competence during the course of his / her duties thens/he should immediately speak to their line manager or supervisor. Codesof conduct All employees of the Trust who arerequired to be registered with a professional body, to enable them to practisewithin their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct andrequirements of their professional registration. Those staff that are not required to beregistered with a professional body are required to comply with the Trustscodes of conduct. Confidentiality The post holder must maintainconfidentiality, security and integrity of information relating to patients,staff and other Health Service business. RecordsManagement All employees of the Trust arelegally responsible for all records that they gather, create or use as part oftheir work within the Trust (including patient, financial, personnel andadministrative), whether paper or computer based. All such records are considered publicrecords and all employees have a legal duty of confidence to serviceusers. Healthand Safety Employees must be aware of theresponsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) and all relevant TrustHealth and Safety Policies and Guidance. InfectionControl Employees must accept personalresponsibility and accountability for Infection Prevention and Controlpractice. NonSmoking Policy A nosmoking environment policy exists within all Trust premises including entrancesand exits to hospital buildings and on other Trust property. Childrenand vulnerable adults You have a responsibility forpromoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children / young people /vulnerable adults that you come into contact with or are responsible for inyour job role and sphere of competence. Disclosureand Barring Service The Trust aims to promote equalityof opportunity for all, with the right mix of talent, skills andpotential.Criminal records will betaken into account for recruitment purposes, only when the conviction isrelevant. As the Trust meets therequirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation ofOffenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subjectto a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before theappointment is confirmed. Equality and Diversity The Trust promotes policies andpractices that challenge discrimination, promote equality, respect individualneeds, preferences and choices, and protects human rights. The Trust has a clear commitment to equalityfor all in employment practices based on an applicants ability, skills andaptitude for the post. All employees must treat each personas an individual, offering a personalised service respecting peoples dignityand modesty at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Registered Nurse Level 1 (currently registered with NMC or Registered ODP (currently registered with HCPC) Evidence of teaching or mentoring qualification or working towards Evidence of relevant post registration education Management course Bsc or evidence of working towards Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of interdisciplinary team members Knowledge of change management theories Knowledge of standard setting / audit process and quality assurance Knowledge of Health and Safety at work Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance Knowledge of current nursing issues Evidence of participation in clinical audits Evidence of work relating to quality assessment Experience
Competent to scrub / assist anaesthetist / recover wide range of elective and emergency patients Experience of working in a team leader capacity Knowledge of day to day management of theatre suite Experience of clinical supervision and coaching Personal Qualities
Application of evidence based practice Ability to self-direct Flexible and enthusiastic Research analysis Other Job Requirements
Enhanced disclosure clearance Excellent attendance and time keeping Willing to work across hospital sites within scope of practice as and when required Able to work and cope with rotating shift patterns - early, late, night shifts over seven days of the week and on-call as necessary To deputise for the senior theatre team as necessary Standard Clauses A Disclosures and Barring Service check will be carried out where the position is eligible for a Disclosures and Barring Service Check in accordance with the 2012 Protection of Freedom Act and the guidance issued by the DBS. All posts working with children or vulnerable adults are required to have an Enhanced DBS checked including checking against DBS / ISA Vetting and Barring lists. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a yearAgenda for Change Incremental Pay Scale
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