The Unit Manager post sits within the MY Surgical Hub at Dewsbury, a full-time Band 7 role with Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. The post holder leads the development and delivery of a multi-specialty elective surgical service and helps the unit work towards GIRFT Accreditation. The hub has about 50 WTE staff across nine outpatient rooms, four treatment rooms and two theatres, with a five-day week and a Band 7 surgical bleep rota. Previous surgical experience is essential.
What the job involves
- Lead the development, leadership and delivery of the multi-specialty elective surgical service
- Support and lead work towards GIRFT Accreditation alongside the Lead Nurse and wider MDT
- Lead and manage staff across the multidisciplinary team
- Work closely with booking, reception and administrative colleagues and wider clinical teams
- Contribute to the Trust's strategic priorities of access to care, quality of care, staff experience and financial sustainability
- Create a positive, inclusive culture where patients and colleagues are treated with dignity and respect
- Maintain a focus on safe, effective and compassionate care
- Support the expansion of the procedures the service offers
- Cover the Band 7 Surgical Bleep Rota, with training and support provided
- Attend divisional meetings, some held across site
- Demonstrate the Trust values of Caring, High Standards, Respect and Improving in all aspects of the role
What’s required
Qualifications
- Registered nursing degree (health related) or Operating Department Practitioner degree, or equivalent qualification, training and experience
- Recognised teaching qualification
Experience
- Nursing or allied health professional background
- Extensive clinical experience
- Previous surgical experience
- Proven management or leadership experience, including managing staff
- Evidence of continued professional development
Skills & knowledge
- In-depth specialist knowledge
- Evidence of audit and change management
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Works on own initiative and within a team
What’s offered
- NHS pension plan
- Generous holiday allowance
- Employee health and wellbeing services
- Onsite nurseries and childcare vouchers
- Home electronics schemes
- Working carers support and carer-friendly policies
- Support for work-life balance
- Staff networks for equality, diversity and inclusion
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
