Theatre Operational Lead - Ormskirk, United Kingdom - Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Description

Job summary

An exciting development opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Operational Leader to manage Anaesthetics and Recovery at Ormskirk.

The post holder will be enthusiastic, committed and play a key role in the Senior Theatre Team. Providing expert clinical leadership to a specialty team and the theatre service. Take responsibility for Clinical/Operational leadership and the care and management of patients.

Ormskirk Hospital Operating Department consists of 8 operating theatres, plus emergency response team. Southport Hospital Operating Department consists of 5 operating theatres.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Candidates MUST be able to demonstrate:

The post holder will:

Have advanced Skills and knowledge in the management and 24hr delivery of the following specialties: Trauma and Orthopaedics, General/Emergency Surgery, Anaesthetics, Urology, Ophthalmology, Ear Nose and Throat, Spinal, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Post-Operative Recovery.

Act as a resource to empower theatre team leaders and their staff to maintain high standards of patient care, ensuring a safe, efficient environment for all patients undergoing surgery.

Support the Theatre Matron in the achievement of department objectives.

Applicants must be registered with the NMC or HCPC must have experience within the Theatre/Recovery or Critical Care environment.

About us

The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.

The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.

Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:

Our achievements include:

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

Be responsible for the provision of 24-hour management ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources to provide specialty services.

To ensure management support of any required development of clinical teams is developed, implemented and evaluated.

Manage key operational aspects of theatres and provide support and advice on all matters in conjunction with Theatre Manager & Theatre Matron.

To establish excellent working relationships with all service users and actively encourage and promote joint working in the pursuit of continuous service improvement.

To be responsible for the effective management of financial resources.

Be responsible for the delivery of departmental targets through effective action planning.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure personal, professional knowledge and clinical competencies as required to maintain NMC/HCPC registration

Promote a culture of training, development and evidence-based research in the pursuit of clinical excellence.

To manage the continued development of clinical best practices within theatres.

Support the Theatre Operational Manager in implementing appropriate actions in response to complaints or comments by patients and/or service users.

To manage Health and Safety Act within the theatre operational environment and ensure that all equipment and working practices within theatres comply with Health & Safety and other statutory requirements.

To maintain and improve quality standards in all areas of service provision through continued monitoring and review.

To ensure that the theatre teams receive sufficient support in order to initiate appropriate actions in response to DATIX reports and resultant action plans.

Initiate and undertake risk assessments to identify potential risks to patients and staff producing action plans as necessary.

To manage the implementation, review and compliance with Trust and Local policies, guidelines, procedures and protocols.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure that the recording of patient care is comprehensive, concise and in line with the NMC Record Keeping guidance

To maintain an effective learning environment for all staff, contributing to the training and assessment of staff To act as a role model and expert practitioner, providing support and guidance to nursing staff

To participate in the annual performance review of identified staff Band 6 and below in order to identify their training and development needs

To participate in an annual performance review to identify the post-holders personal development needs

To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for future registration purposes

To support for the Theatre Operational Manager in achieving clinical and business success for specific area of responsibility.

To ensure that appropriate arrangements exist within the department to manage clinical and non-clinical emergencies within the department.

To evaluate and monitor the service provision, and work in partnership with the Theatre Operational Manager to improve efficiency and utilisation.

To manage the implementation, review and compliance with Trust and Local policies, guidelines, procedures and protocols.

To actively participate in and ensure team and departmental contribution in clinical audit and audit processes. Provide an effective and flexible resource able to respond to changes in service demand.

Contribute to development of theatre business plans.

To manage the planning of recruitment and induction of all grades of staff working in theatres and ensure Trust policies on recruitment and retention are strictly adhered to.

To manage the sickness and absence process, monitor compliance with Trust policy and ensure that accurate records are maintained.

To be responsible for ensuring staff are appraised yearly (minimum) regarding their performance and that training and development needs are identified on a Personal Development Plan are met within agreed time scales.

To manage all aspects of staff discipline and where necessary implement Trust disciplinary procedures to address incidents of misconduct.

To identify, manage those staff failing to meet the required standard of skill and knowledge through the capability process.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Advertising Date: 3rd May 2024

Closing Date: 19th May 2024

Shortlisting Date: 20th May 2024

Proposed Interview Date: TBC

Qualifications

Essential

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Skills

Essential

Other

Essential