Theatre Team Leader

Job overview

The Thoracic Theatre Team at UHS are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse / operating department practitioner with excellent leadership skills to join our service.

The Thoracic theatres at UHSFT operate up to nine all-day lists from Monday to Saturday and last year we performed ca. 1000 surgical procedures; our service includes open thoracotomies, Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgeries (VATS), complex airway procedures including Hybrid procedures, and Robot-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS). We also do rib fixations and chest wall reconstruction surgery.

We are inviting applications from highly-skilled and motivated individuals with demonstrable thoracic scrub experience and excellent leadership qualities. In return, we are able to offer educational opportunities, which includes regular education mornings and management courses, and the ability to increase your skills and knowledge.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. 

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What you’ll do:

We are looking for a dynamic and inclusive leader with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, alongside competent decision-making to support the team in delivering high standards of patient care within theatre. Having a commitment to developing others is key in this role and you will be required support the theatre department’s management structure. As the service develops further an early adopter of change for innovative working will also be required.

What we’re looking for:

• Current and relevant scrub and leadership experience, with extensive Thoracic Surgery experience including Robot-assisted surgery.

• Foundation management course or equivalent.

• Flexible working

• Clinical management experience

• Mentorship Course or equivalent

Person specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

• Registered ODP / nurse
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience
• Experience at band 6 level
• Provide evidence of Leading learning in practice
• Provide evidence of Support colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
• Provide evidence of Supporting /managing and supervision a range of learnings in practice
• Aware of current NHS and professional issues
• Ability to network and build relationships within and across professions
• Experience of developing nursing and allied health profession / perioperative practice
• Appropriate Specialist qualification
• Evidence of Formal Management Training

Desirable criteria

• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
• Commenced MSc Academic Pathway
• Multi skilled in more than one area of speciality
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Sound leadership and effective role modelling capabilities
• Experience at Band 7 Level
• Experience in Robotic Thoracic Surgery
• Extensive experience in Thoracic Surgery

Skills

Essential criteria

• Prioritisation
• Keyboard skills
• Communication
• Presentation skills
• Working under pressure
• General IT skills
• Adaptability
• Diplomacy

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/   Information on Southampton as a place to live and enjoy

https://www.uhs-vle.co.uk/   See what fantastic training and development we have on offer at UHS

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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