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SalaryClinical Theatre Manager, Queens Theatres, Band 7
Queens Theatres, Bristol Royal Infirmary, are looking for a RN/ODP who would like an opportunity to lead and support a developing team within the Division of Surgery. This will involve working closely with the Theatre Matron and other unit theatre leads. The ability to combine your clinical expertise with managerial responsibilities is essential; experience of practicing within an operating theatre will be advantageous. You will hold relevant qualifications and have sufficient experience to provide strong, knowledgeable leadership.
Queens Theatre consists of 2 Theatres and a 4 bedded first stage recovery for specialities: GI / OMFS /ENT/Thoracic/Gynae, providing a variety of complex and innovative Head and Neck surgeries.
You will require a high level of organisational skill and have a resourceful and professional approach to work. You should be able to demonstrate excellent inter-personal and communication skills and have the ability to forge and maintain positive relationships with a variety of clinical and non-clinical staff.
The working hours are full time (37.5) over 4 days – Monday to Friday.
Please contact matron Kia Tonkin on:kia.tonkin@uhbw.nhs.uk for more information or an informal visit
The lead practitioner is accountable and responsible for the twenty four hour care delivery and management of the department. The lead practitioner will promote and monitor safe and effective practice, enhance the patient experience, provide effective leadership and management and contribute to the delivery of the Trust/Divisional objectives.
The Lead practitioner will:
• Be supervisory to practice as required.
• Be responsible for professional day to day clinical leadership and operational management of the department.
• Ensure delivery of high quality, responsive, safe, efficient and compassionate care.
• Support the Matron in developing the service.
• Act as a leader and role model, adopting a flexible approach in a role which encompasses leadership, management and clinical responsibilities.
• Demonstrate pride in their work and enthusiasm for quality of care.
University Hospitals Bristol and WestonNHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Jan 2024
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