Theatre Deputy Team Leader

Job overview

We are seeking to recruit a suitably experienced  Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with current HCPC registration, or 1st Level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and recognised anaesthetic qualification, to a full time Deputy Team Leader – Equipment position within our Theatre team. You will assist the Team Leaders across all our theatre sites in the management of equipment across all surgical specialities within the theatre department, including taking responsibility for the management of equipment replacement programmes under the supervision of the Team Leader.

As a skilled and experienced professional you will evidence the ability to use your own initiative, and work collaboratively to solve problems and take action to address issues.

You will have evidence of continuing professional development at degree level or equivalent experience, and should evidence substantive experience of at least 3 years within theatre at Band 5, and demonstrate expert clinical and professional practice through both clinical experience and theoretical knowledge. The post holder will be expected to have a recognized clinical leadership certificate or be willing to undertake a leadership programme.

Main duties of the job

• To maintain responsibility for the management and coordination of patient care within the Department in the absence of the Team Leader and demonstrate an advanced level of clinical skills.
• To be involved in the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and teach those skills to other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Coordinate where appropriate the activity of other disciplines to meet the care needs of patients. Maintain a safe working environment for staff and patients.

There will be an element of cross site working to meet the service need.

This is a demanding role requiring a committed individual who will work collaboratively with the Team Leader to undertake the ongoing development of the service, meeting quality standards and lead aspects of change. We provide departmental and corporate induction and are also able to offer a professional development programme. The department is flexible with working requests, however to meet service needs the post holder will be required to cover a shift pattern inclusive of night and weekend working.

We will help you to develop strong leadership skills ensuring that you are able to communicate effectively with the perioperative team and the MDT. The post holders will inspire and motivate all grades of staff and will be expected to display personal qualities of empathy, compassion and care for others.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at York. Remote interviews will not be available. Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.  We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.  If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.  It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.  We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.  This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.