Head of Surgical Services in London

The Head of Surgical Services is responsible for the clinical, professional and financial outcomes, including the day to day operational management of the Theatres, Recovery and Endoscopy with a key role supporting further development of Minor Ops. This role focuses on working with Consultants to ensure effective ways of working and increasing theatre utilisation. Additionally, the Head of Surgical Services supports the Endoscopy Lead to achieve JAG and develop and grow the service. A key aspect of this role is to develop a positive proactive cultural environment that fosters a safety first patient centred service that meets CQC and AfPP standards and supports workforce development. The Head of Surgical Services acts as the Medical Devices Safety Officer (MDSO). Surgery is the key service provision of St John & St Elizabeth Hospital and this role is critical in the effective management of six new state of the art Operating Rooms and recovery over two floors as well as a dedicated Endoscopy room. The Head of Surgical Services also has oversight for the two Minor Ops Rooms in Brampton House.

Am I the right person for this Head of Surgical Services role?

• Educated to degree level RN (General) Level 1 or Qualified Operating Department Practitioner
• Relevant post basic qualification and Experience e.g. cardiac, elderly care, orthopaedics medical course
• Evidence of involvement in project management
• Experience of quality improvement, audit and standard setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confident, flexible and adaptable role model
• Autonomous leadership/management style
• Able to negotiate and influence at senior level
• Proven management and leadership ability
• Aware of nursing and national developments

What are the Responsibilities of this Head of Surgical Services role?

• Provide professional leadership and management across all theatres, endoscopy and recovery and ensuring appropriate structures are in place to support nurses / theatre practitioner at all levels.
• Provide oversight in relation to management and use of equipment, processes and training and competency of staff working within the Minor Procedures Suite in OPD.
• To ensure that professional nursing issues and continuous quality of care improvements.
• To evaluate/develop Policies and Procedures that reflect the patient safety and quality agenda and the Hospital’s policies and procedures, and staff accept ownership of these.
• Ensure systems are in place for the management and monitoring and audit of quality standards, complaints, critical incidents and untoward occurrences.
• To Identify personal training objectives in line with annual personal development plan in conjunction/agreement with staff and Management.
• Maintain skills level and knowledge to perform duties as Head of Surgical Services.
• Accountant to ensure purchasing is based on value for money and clinical effectiveness.
• Maintain a programme of rolling replacement for key equipment where required and identify where new equipment is required in line with the Consultant and specialty strategy.
• Manage trials of theatre equipment and consumables in accordance with hospital policies.
• Participate in the tendering process.
• Working with the director of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement, ensure the organisation is compliant with all standards in relation to the management of medical devices.
• Working closely with the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Team review medical devices incidents across the organisation to improve reporting and learning from these.

Why apply for this role?

At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits:

• Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
• 27 days annual leave
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
• Free newspaper and media subscriptions
• Local Business discounts
• Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
• Personal development and training courses
• Annual events and recognition awards
• Career progression and increments

If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.