About this role
Job summary
This exciting opportunity has arisen to work collaboratively with the Matrons for Theatres to strategically lead the service, alongside the 'service line tri, within a deputy Matron role
To jointly lead the nursing team within Theatres in an engaged, collaborative, cohesive, pro-active and progressive manner to maintain 'Outstanding' standards of patient care and service delivery.
To deliver and role model effective, transformational leadership and operational decision making within Theatres
To work in manner that promotes kind and compassionate leadership and on-going professional development of self and others
To work collaboratively with the senior team to drive patient safety and quality forwards through the development and implementation of service and quality improvement projects.
Main duties of the job
To work collaboratively with the Matron to strategically lead the Theatre Service alongside the service line 'tri.
To deputise for the Matron in their absence, and at other times as agreed, representing the theatres service as appropriate
To take a joint strategic nursing lead to ensure the safe and effective delivery of care for patients within the defined clinical area.
To take day to day responsibility and accountability for safe staffing levels and patient flow across the theatres service.
To maintain high visibility and clinical expertise, role modelling high standards of care, evidence based practice and effective leadership within UK law, NMC, HCPC and Trust policies and guidelines.
To undertake additional divisional and trust responsibilities as agreed.
Have an overview/lead on recruitment and retention of theatres
Providing visible, accessible and authoritative leadership to staff and acting as an expert role model to ensure the excellence and effectiveness of all clinical/surgical practice while maintaining a clinical presence within the theatres as required
About us
Organisation Chart
Divisional Director of Quality & Nursing
Matrons of Theatres
Deputy Theatre Matrons
Band 7 Speciality Team Managers
Team Band 6s
Registered Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners/Theatre Associate Practitioners
Health Care Assistants
Organisational arrangements
The Deputy Matron will work directly alongside the Matron, Band 7 nursing team be line managed by the Matron for Theatres
Job description Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
Registered Nurse/ODP with the NMC/HCPC holding extensive post registration experience
Experience of deputising for senior department staff
Evidence of delegation and personal time management skills
Able to demonstrate expert clinical competence in a surgical environment with highly developed specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience
Possess a high level of awareness and understanding of contemporary issues in anaesthesia and in the wider health and nursing environment, with evidence of continuing professional development
Evidence of teaching and assessing experience and an appropriate qualification with a commitment to the ongoing development of all team staff and nursing services provided
Experience of motivating staff and team building, with proven analytical skills and staff development through appraisal and performance management
Developed/Enhanced IT skills
Experience as a lead resource for disseminating clinical skills and knowledge
Understanding and experience of implementing research based practice
Recognised management course or equivalent level of competence gained through experience
Effective communication, interpersonal, organisational and planning skills
To maintain highly specialised levels of competence
Demonstrates a positive, forward thinking and creative approach to change and an ability to be resilient and self-resourceful
Recognised for supporting the development of others and building effective interpersonal skills
Main duties and responsibilities
Clinical
Deliver, demonstrate and supervise safe and appropriate care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using highly specialised equipment and resources
Work collaboratively alongside other health professionals to provide high standards of care for patients within theatres
Take a key role in the implementation of any clinical initiative or introduction of new equipment within Theatres
Take an active clinical leadership role and act as shift co-ordinator when required
Work continuously to promote and support clinical training, education and development of other staff within theatres and beyond
Management
Work collaboratively with the Matron for theatre to strategically lead the service, alongside the service line tri
Work alongside the Matron, Band 7s, consultants and wider team to determine and deliver on strategic service objectives
Manage and lead the service within agreed standard operational procedures and support the development of new working practices as appropriate
Work alongside the Theatres, site and operational delivery teams to maintain patient flow and theatre capacity within agreed procedures
Provide support and be an escalation point of contact for staff managing the day-to-day safe staffing levels within theatres and escalate as appropriate using escalation processes
Maintain the electronic roster, alongside the roster administrator, to ensure that it is kept up to date and record and monitor staff absences, making appropriate referrals to relevant line managers
Line manage a defined group of staff, ensuring that appropriate human resource policies, procedures and practices are followed
Identify and manage any staff underperformance and lead / assist in the development and implementation of performance action plans as appropriate
Seek to eliminate / reduce any staff conflict and take any remedial and on-going action as appropriate
Manage any patient, relative or staff complaints in line with the Trust complaints procedure
Take the lead for complaints investigations as appropriate and agreed
Deliver and support staff appraisals and promote mandatory training to achieve key performance indicators
Support the theatre recruitment and retention strategy and participate in the interviewing process for new staff
Deputise for the Matron during any absence, and at other times as agreed, to represent theatres as required
Take responsibility for the health and safety of patients, relatives and staff and contribute towards clinical and environmental risk assessments and risk reduction practices.
Work in a manner that makes best use of available resources and aim to reduce unnecessary waste from a financial and environmental perspective
Support the Matron to manage the pay budgets as appropriate and agreed
Leadership
Jointly lead on maximising the opportunities to develop a highly skilled, motivated and engaged workforce which continually strives to improve patient, relative and staff experience
Demonstrate a positive and pro-active approach to the on-going support and development of nursing teams within theatres
Role model high standards of patient care, communication, commitment and organisation for others to follow
Maintain a creative, yet measured approach to service developments and use effective leadership skills to ensure effective change
Encourage and promote a shared leadership model, enabling and empowering others, of all bands/grades, to take the lead with various initiatives within theatres and the wider Trust whilst clearly demonstrating the Trust leadership values and behaviours.
Lead or actively support all agreed quality improvements within theatres and link with other teams and services as appropriate within and outside of Trust.
Collaborate with local, network and national colleagues as appropriate to maintain shared best practice within theatres
Research and audit
Work in a manner that promotes any audits or research taking place within theatres or the wider Trust as appropriate
Promote and demonstrate the use of evidence based practice and related policy, procedure and guidelines
Assist in the collection and reporting of data as appropriate to maintain key performance indicators
Education and training
In conjunction with the Matron for theatres, identify personal training and development needs through the Trust appraisal process
Maintain and continually develop knowledge, competence and skills required to perform the role effectively.
Undertake all mandatory training appropriate to role
Support the training, education and development of staff within defined service as appropriate
Improving safety, quality and developing practice
Work with senior staff undertaking audit and research projects. To be involved in making recommendations for changes to management practice and procedures and the implementation of those changes as appropriate.
Contribute to the Clinical Governance and Quality agenda by active participation in service initiatives, health and safety and risk management.
Take joint responsibility for leading on safe and effective infection, prevention and control measures
Develop and share own knowledge with other members of the wider team both locally and nationally.
Identify own development needs, aligning these to service requirements and personal aspirations. Proactively develop and improve own practice using all available resources
Understand and contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of standard operational procedures, policies, protocols and guidelines relevant to the defined service
Openly question and challenge strategic and operational practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved.
Report and investigate incidents as appropriate within role and designated service
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Management / leadership qualifications or equivalent experience Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
Recognised leadership qualification
Experience Essential
Nursing management experience at Band 6 level, or above, within Theatres including track record of delivering on quality improvement projects Experience of leading and managing change Experience of managing individuals to include objective setting, learning and development and reviewing of progress against development plans
Desirable
Extensive theatres experience
Knowledge Essential
In depth knowledge of Theatres Nursing and operational processes within Theatres Knowledge of the trust appraisal and development process Knowledge of leadership styles and change management strategy A good understanding of clinical governance, incident reporting and investigating
Desirable
Knowledge of Human Resource process and line management responsibilities
Skills Essential
Expert Theatre nursing skills Ability to effectively lead the nursing team to deliver high standards of patient care IT skills and experience including Trak, EPR, MS office and Trust intranet Ability to inspire and motivate others
Desirable
An ability to resolve conflict and negotiate a way forward involving clinical and non-clinical stakeholders as appropriate.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Cross Site
Great western road
Gloucester
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)