We are looking for a dynamic highly motivated Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Senior ODP to lead the forward-thinking team within Orthopaedic Theatres at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The perioperative department consists of 6 theatre suites and the successful candidate will manage staff and the daily operational requirements of Orthopaedic Surgery.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with extensive theatre experience to lead a team dedicated to improving patient care through effective leadership and management.

• Interview date: 29 January 2025
• 37 hours 30 minutes/week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

• Using time management and organisational skills, you will be expected to lead the department and have full operational oversight, using excellent communication and interpersonal attributes to lead and support staff. Theatre experience is essential and Quality Improvement experience is an advantage.
• You must be able to demonstrate a compassionate approach to the care of patients and the public as well as promoting the delivery of high standards of patient care, whilst also ensuring operational demands are met.
• You will act as a role model and provide an environment conducive to the support of qualified and unqualified staff whilst enhancing the patients journey and experience.
• Support and opportunities will be given in developing your managerial and leadership skills that will be required for this challenging yet very rewarding role.

About us

Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

o Freeman Hospital

o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)

o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)

o Newcastle Dental Hospital

o Newcastle Fertility Centre

o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria

o Northern Genetics Service

o Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Senior ODP has 24-hour accountability, including line managing, for their Theatre/Department. They must deliver quality care by ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to ensure the continuity of safe and effective care at all times.
• Deputises for Matron as required/appropriate.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Evidence of achievement in current post and on-going professional development
• Knowledge and understanding of current relevant NHS policy context

Desirable

• Specialist course in area of practice

SKILLS

Essential

• Have developed skills in professional accountability in a leadership role
• Good IT skills
• Intravenous drug administration
• Venepuncture and intravenous cannulation
• Scrub skills relevant to speciality / anaesthetic skills appropriate to speciality

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of leading a nursing team at SR/CN level or equivalent
• Relevant specialist qualification / experience
• Extensive clinical practice or specialist qualification in relevant specialty
• Experience of adult / child safeguarding
• Experience of managing and leading nursing / clinical teams
• Audit / research experience

Desirable

• Experience of developing a nursing team at SR/CN level

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / Registered Operating Department Practitioner
• Current NMC / HCPC registration
• Degree level knowledge or working towards completion (i.e. on pathway)
• Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) / Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role

Desirable

• Master's degree
• Leadership / management qualification

Employer details

Employer name

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Victoria Infirmay

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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