Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5
- Job ref
- 199-6367313-MC
- Employer
- Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Croydon University Hospital
- Town
- Croydon
- Salary
- £49,178 - £55,492 pa inc HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Lead Practitioner
Band 7
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job overview
Clinical Lead Practitioner
Band 7
Theatre Lead, General/Breast/Colorectal Theatres, Croydon Elective Centre/Emergency Surgical Centre
We currently have an opportunity within the surgical directorate for a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced practitioner to lead theatres. This role incorporates overseeing our Croydon Elective Centre and Emergency Surgical Centre .
Our innovative CEC is delivering pre Covid activity at over 100% and we are consistently in the top 3 for theatre productivity in London. This achievement has been recognised with a recent article in the Sunday Times!
This post for a theatre lead, will involve you demonstrating an ability to work within a specialty team and rotate taking lead as floor coordinator, to manage and supervise the daily running of both the Croydon Elective Centre and the Emergency Surgical Centre departments.
Interviews: 17th July 2024
Main duties of the job
The post holder will continue to develop skills, knowledge and expertise of their team through education, training and clinical practice, whilst assisting in the improvement of the overall quality of the surgical service within the Directorate.
The overall job purpose of the theatre lead is to have continuous 24-hour responsibility for leading and co-ordinating the clinical teams. This includes acting as an expert resource for the team.
The post holder will need to adopt a highly visible and accessible approach for patients, their relatives/carers and staff.
We are looking for a special health care professional who has a demonstrable passion and enthusiasm for provision of a high quality care for our patients in a very busy environment; we would like to hear from you.
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Nurse or Operating Department practitioner/registration with the NMCor HPC
- Accredited Theatre course relevant to the area
- Educated to degree level or equivalent with evidence of continuing education and professional development
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant course Assessors and supervisor(mentorship)
Desirable criteria
- Working towards Masters Degree in Health Care
knowledge and understanding
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate Knowledge of the application of evidence based Theatre practice
- Demonstrate an understanding of the assessment process for students nurses and of creating a learning environment
- Evidence of teaching and mentoring
- Demonstrate knowledge of Audits and evidence of being involved in audits
- Understanding of current NHS issues , clinical Governance & risk assessment
- Demonstrates knowledge of current nursing initiatives
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate knowledge of HR processes
- Experience in the supervision of students, support staff/others
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience and up to date knowledge of theatre practice .
- Extensive experience at Band 6 level within theatres.
- Evidence of arranging, chairing and minuting meeting
- Demonstrate evidence of leadership skills and critical thinking
- Evidence of ability to work independently as well as in a team
Desirable criteria
- leadership development
- Teaching skills
Skils/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate a patient centred approach
- Punctual/Enthusiastic /Motivated
- Experience in Recruitment and Retention
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills within multidisciplinary team
- Experience in HR policies
- Experience in managing Health Roster
Telephone: 02082963786
Text: 07501066267
Email: [email protected]. Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bini Jacob
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 401 3295
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