Theatre Patient Escort Deputy Supervisor - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Description
Band 3Main area
- Patient Escort
- Cross Campus
Grade
- Band 3
Contract
- Permanent
Hours
- Full time hours per week
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Site
- Cross Campus
Town
- Nottingham
Salary
- £21,730 - £23,177 Per annum pro rata
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Salary period
- Yearly
Closing
- 03/05/2023 23:59Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, diligent and motivated person with the appropriate knowledge, experience and skills to lead the Theatre Patient Escort service.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will participate in the current Main Theatre rota which includes out of hours work and weekend shifts.
The Theatre Patient Escort service is responsible for the safe, effective collection and transportation of theatre patients to and from theatres across the hospital.
Working for our organisationHours of work are 37.5 hrs worked flexibly over 7 days and will include out of hours shifts. The shifts will rotate with the established Deputy Supervisor, covering Study Leave, Annual Leave, etc. Cross site working may also be required to cover A/L.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see document entitled Patient Escort Deputy Supervisor for full details on the role. Please see attached documents for reference.
To provide Leadership to the Theatre Patient Escort Team, delegating where necessary and ensuring appropriate allocation of workload. This will include monitoring Theatre Patient Escort staff are offering a safe standard of care to patients while they are waiting in theatre reception before their surgery
To work as part of the Theatre Patient Escort Team and the wider multidisciplinary team. To take charge providing daily efficient, safe and effective patient movement service within the Theatre Directorate. This will include working closely with other departments to attain safe and efficient transfer of patients.
To work closely with the Theatre Patient Escort Team Leader & relevant others to plan and develop the service and the team.
Act as a positive role model ensuring all the team are working within Trust Policies and guidelines and delivering a high quality patient focused service.
This will include sharing responsibility with Theatre Patient Escort Team Leader for staff training & competencies being up to date.
In addition to the above summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate effective written communication skills
- Evidence of competence as a trainer & knowledge of Manual Handling and Safety
- Must have 1 year experience in the following areas, Team working/ staff supervision and training.
- Willingness to undertake all training required to undertake the role of Patient Escort, e.g. moving and handling, infection prevention, fire training and BLS
Experience and Understanding
Essential criteria
- Ability to understand and adhere to working practices for providing a Patient Escort Service (e.g. transfer of patients, medical gases, blood, management of heavier patients)
- Recognises own role in team and is aware of own ability and role limitations
- Previous experience in a Health Care setting working as a Supervisor or people manager role.
Qualifications:
Essential criteria
- GCSE or equivalent in literacy & numeracy
- Must have 1 year experience in the following areas, Team working/ staff supervision and training.
- Is a recognised Trainer in Moving & Handling/BLS/Specific equipment etc.
Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience.
Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.
Salary:
The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence:
All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy:
NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
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