Job summaryThe theatre department at North Manchester is looking for a dynamic band 5 scrub practitioner to step up into a Band 6 role . The successful candidate will be expected to: Contribute towards the management of the department. Deputise for the team leader as and when required. Provide professional leadership and support in the critical care area. Actively promote practice and educational development at departmental level. Act in accordance with the NMC/HCP Professional Code of Conduct. Have a responsibility and legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential and secure in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and the Security and Confidentiality Policy. Assist in budgetary management. Assist in creating off duty and coordinating theatres. Assist in recruitment. Assist in audits and various improvement projects.
Main duties of the jobProvide effective managerial and clinical leadership of the departmental staff in conjunction with or in the absence of the Team Leader. Responsibility for team in the absence of the team leader. Responsibility for the emergency theatre during unsocial hours. Contribute towards the effective use and deployment of departmental staff. Organise the effective management of the daily operating list to ensure full utilisation of the session. Undertake individual performance review and the identification and implementation of personal development plans for junior staff both registered and unregistered. Assist the theatre manager in the effective management of the budget specific to specialist area. Monitor the compliance of all Trust Policies and National Guidelines.
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Person SpecificationEssential Criteria- Relevant post band 5 theatre experience
- Post-basic qualification to minimum diploma standard or equivalent level gained by experience
- Recent 2 years scrub experience
Desirable- Health-related degree Recognised management or leadership qualification
- Evidence of recent CPD activities
- Evidence of leading emergency and maternity theatre
ExperienceEssential- Substantive experience or equivalent
- Experience of managing a theatre team on a shift by shift basis
Desirable- Experience in multiple specialities like gynae, urology, general, maternity, maxilla facial, breast and dental
- Experience in auditing and mentoring
- Experience in HIVE and healthroster
SkillsEssential- Good communication skills (written, verbal & IT)
- Leadership skills
- Evidence of the acquisition of relevant skills associated with the role
- Clinical management skills
KnowledgeEssential- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
- Demonstrate knowledge of the specialty
- Demonstrate an understanding of HR policies and procedures
- Willingness to undertake relevant further study as required for the post
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and Health and Safety issues
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
