Theatre Team Leader - Gynaecology and Urology Specialities

Theatre Team Leader – Gynaecology and Urology Specialities

Band 7

Main area: Theatres

Grade: Band 7

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 419-7009760-TL-S

Site: York Hospital

Town: York

Salary: £46,148 – £52,809 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 12/03/2025 23:59

Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly.

Our Values

• We are KIND
• We are OPEN
• We pursue EXCELLENCE

We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to our local population.

We have an exciting opportunity to expand and develop our Theatre leadership team, providing strong leadership within our Theatre teams.

We are looking for an enthusiastic registered nurse or operating department practitioner with a passion for the relevant specialty who will be dedicated to developing our service.

Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide the highest standard of patient care.

Ensuring effective use of budget and resources to maintain an effective service and meet theatre utilisation targets.

There may be an element of cross-site working required to meet the service needs.

Main duties of the job

1. Have continuing responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the department/team, providing management and professional leadership for the theatre/PACU team.
2. Ensure the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care are maintained to a high standard.
3. Hold management responsibility for the administrative and financial aspects of the ward/department.
4. Ensure cost-effective use of resources.
5. Act as the champion and role model for the team to uphold the highest professional standards in their ward/department.
6. Work in partnership with the Theatre & PACU lead and facilities to ensure high standards of hospital cleanliness are maintained.
7. Utilise outcome measures and patient experience feedback to influence improvements in the quality and safety of patient care at ward/department level.

Working for our organisation

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

Person specification

Experience and Knowledge

• At least 3 years post-registration experience in a Theatre or Post Anaesthetic Care Unit.
• At least 18 months Band 6 experience in a Theatre or Post Anaesthetic Care setting.
• Experience working with a wide range of professionals.
• Awareness of current issues in Health Care Standards of Professional Practice.
• Knowledge of policies relating to the management of people.
• Experience in writing rotas and investigating DATIX/complaints.
• Budget management experience.

Qualifications and Training

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Level 1) OR Registered Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC registration.
• Recognised teaching certificate or equivalent experience.
• Educated to degree level with evidence of CPD relevant to current role.
• Willing to undergo training as necessary to undertake role.

DBS Checks

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Please note that the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values.

Agile and Flexible Working

We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service.

Relocation Package

The Trust offers a generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions.

A bit more about us and the surrounding area

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York.

Sponsorship

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, check you are eligible under the UKVI points based system online.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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