Team Leader Anaesthetics - Brighton, United Kingdom - 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
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Brighton, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of a team to help develop our operating department and future proof our service following the creation of a foundation trust.

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic person who embraces change through the process of continuous improvement, to ensure our values are achieved to the put the patient first.


We require an experienced Anaesthetic Nurse/ODP to work at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton which is now one of the specialist hospitals caring for patients with major trauma across the region.


You will be leading a team working with management and other healthcare professionals as well as supporting junior staff to deliver high quality evidence based care.

We have 9 Operating theatres in the department, we are open 24/7 and we employ 150 staff. It is a very interesting place to work no two days are the same.

  • Complex Trauma & Orthopaedic
  • Complex Plastics
  • CEPOD Theatre
  • Complex Gynae Oncology
  • Complex ENT/Max Fax Oncology
  • Complex Digestive Diseases
  • Emergency Vascular
  • Obstetrics
  • Interventional Suite /Polytrauma


As the Anaesthetic Team Leader you would be responsible for managing the anaesthetic staff in conjunction with the other team leaders to provide daily operational management whilst also working with the theatre managers and other healthcare professionals to build the foundations to realise the trust's aim to provide excellent care every time.


You will support the team to prepare a wide range of specialist equipment and drugs, including anaesthetic machines, intravenous equipment and devices that safely secure the patient's airway during anaesthesia.

In partnership with the Clinical Directors Directorate Matron and Clinical theatre Manager you will implement and lead the framework for clinical governance and patient safety including monitoring its effectiveness


You will expected to supervise junior colleagues and unqualified members of our team staff ensuring that all staff is able to provide the highest standard of care through evidence based practice.

The trust's Job Descriptions and Person Specification is attached for more detailed information.

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS.

As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.


Improving lives:

We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First.

Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.

This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.


Build a career with us:

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be.

From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.


  • To work professionally within the Codes set by the NMC/HPC
  • Maintain a high level of CPD and competence to practice within the theatre environment, keeping up to date with legislation and NatSSIPS
  • Lead on Directorate Nursing initiatives for the department and across our other hospital theatre departments.
  • Support PFIS the trust's strategy to put the patient first and drive improvements forward to reduce inefficiencies.
  • Ensure Systems and processes are in place to maintain safety in the work place for the patients, staff and visitors.
The department has an excellent practice development team, who support staff education and Welfare.
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