Theatre Clinical Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Clinical Co-ordinator to lead the Operating Theatres at the Tunbridge Wells Hospital.
The Tunbridge Wells Hospital consists of 10 theatres. Theatre Service provision encompasses inpatient and day case elective surgery for orthopaedics, gynaecology, General Surgery, ophthalmic, Colorectal Surgery, Bariatric and ENT. it also covers Emergency Theatres
We are looking for an experienced Senior Nurse/ Theatre Practitioner to lead a large team of registered Theatre Practitioners and Support Workers and you will also work closely with surgical teams to deliver high quality patient care.
You should demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised, work well under pressure and be experienced in change management. A proven track record of clinical management and performance management will be required to undertake this challenging and rewarding role, previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous. A sound knowledge and delivery of KPIs, financial control and quality indicators management and looking after staff welfare is also essential.
You will be expected to work within the person specification of a Band 8a healthcare professional and attend key performance, project and change management meetings offering expert advice as required. The post holder will be expected to work cross site as necessary.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust’s core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients – the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.