Team Leader

The post holder will participate in, and influence, care delivery by: leading the team in providing evidence based care ensuring that care is assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated utilising a patient centred approach to care. Be responsible for reviewing and updating theatre care plans and documentation. To co-ordinate theatre activity and ensuring the smooth operational running of the Theatre. Responsible for ensuring that there are adequate staffing levels and appropriate skill mix to meet the needs of the unit Ensure patient care is of a high standard. Facilitate regular meetings with staff in order to encourage the exchange and implementation of new ideas. Responsible for recognising and responding appropriately to situations which require immediate action. Deputise for the matron and participate in senior nurse rota. Ensure performance standards are met in accordance with agreed objectives. Manages effectively the use of allocated resources/funding. To lead the Theatre team in the management of the Theatre environment in order to meet Trust objectives for Risk Management and Health & Safety. Manage own workload autonomously. Ensure that effective communication has been established with all disciplines, patients, and relatives. Communicate very sensitive and distressing information to patients and their families. Ability to assess and advise patients in crisis situations and ensure that their needs are met by the whole team. Enables and supports colleagues in developing effective communication skills particularly in difficult situations. To ensure all return to work interviews are conducted as identified within the Trusts Attendance Management Policy. Acting a resource of professional knowledge for the multi-disciplinary team, patients and relatives through application of theory in practice. Participate in management of complaints and patient concerns at ward level referring to relevant departments when appropriate. Lead patient and public involvement in the ward area leading to service improvement. Promote high standards of record keeping in accordance with professional, legal and organisational guidance, ensuring nurses/midwives understand their relevance and the nature of confidentiality. To ensure the coordinator has all current and up to date information as required.