About this role
Job summary To provide leadership, clinical expertise and day-to-day management for the orthopaedic team and its practitioners. To work as an autonomous practitioner, providing a high quality nursing service that will enhance and promote excellent clinical practice within the multi-disciplinary team To continuously develop and enhance knowledge and skills that will directly influence consistent standards of clinical practice. Through the staff appraisal process and mentorship programme, support the development of all staff, creating an atmosphere conducive to learning and practice development. As a senior registered practitioner and manager within your speciality, you are accountable for the delivery of a high standard of cost effective nursing care without direct supervision. You will ensure that this will be based upon evidence based practice in line with the legal requirements, statutory rules and Health Board policies relating to practice and the NMC Code of Conduct and the Health and Care Professions Council. You will manage the teams staff establishment to within the limits of the budget and ensure that the skill mix and staff development is appropriate to ensure patients receive safe, individualised and effective standards of care
Main duties of the job To have the responsibility in providing expert levels of practice and knowledge, promoting evidence based care within the perioperative practice and working within personal, professional and corporate boundaries Participates in the development of policies that influence service delivery and will lead and be responsible for the implementation of any legislative changes. Plan, organise and deliver specialist Theatre activities and training, including being solely responsible for the set-up, organisation and on-going delivery of changes in perioperative procedures and practices. To act as a professional role model to all in the perioperative team, and work within the department philosophy. Ensure that staff participate in a developing culture where openness and a positive approach to learning, change management and continuous professional development are attained. To be responsible for establishing personal development objectives, in accordance with NMC/HCPC. Ensure that staff participate in a developing culture where openness and a positive approach to learning, change management and continuous professional development are attained.
About us The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job overview
To provide leadership, clinical expertise and day-to-day management for the orthopaedic team and its practitioners. To work as an autonomous practitioner, providing a high quality nursing service that will enhance and promote excellent clinical practice within the multi-disciplinary team To continuously develop and enhance knowledge and skills that will directly influence consistent standards of clinical practice. Through the staff appraisal process and mentorship programme, support the development of all staff, creating an atmosphere conducive to learning and practice development. As a senior registered practitioner and manager within your speciality, you are accountable for the delivery of a high standard of cost effective nursing care without direct supervision. You will ensure that this will be based upon evidence based practice in line with the legal requirements, statutory rules and Health Board policies relating to practice and the NMC Code of Conduct and the Health and Care Professions Council. You will manage the team’s staff establishment to within the limits of the budget and ensure that the skill mix and staff development is appropriate to ensure patients receive safe, individualised and effective standards of care
Main duties of the job
To have the responsibility in providing expert levels of practice and knowledge, promoting evidence based care within the perioperative practice and working within personal, professional and corporate boundaries Participates in the development of policies that influence service delivery and will lead and be responsible for the implementation of any legislative changes. Plan, organise and deliver specialist Theatre activities and training, including being solely responsible for the set-up, organisation and on-going delivery of changes in perioperative procedures and practices. To act as a professional role model to all in the perioperative team, and work within the department philosophy. Ensure that staff participate in a developing culture where openness and a positive approach to learning, change management and continuous professional development are attained. To be responsible for establishing personal development objectives, in accordance with NMC/HCPC. Ensure that staff participate in a developing culture where openness and a positive approach to learning, change management and continuous professional development are attained. Organise, initiate and participate in departmental audit. Feedback to staff and Matron on a regular basis. Consistently and professionally is a patient’s advocate. Identify and implement key corporate objectives and quality standards. Provide and maintain effective clinical assessment to ensure that patient care is planned and evaluated. Deliver expert nursing care to patients/clients admitted to the ward/unit. Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and the multi professional team to ensure information is shared in a timely and appropriate manner The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Seek supervision to ensure that personal clinical practice is continuously developing. Participate in appropriate training to ensure safe competent clinical practice. Ensure that all documentation is comprehensively completed in accordance with the NMC/HCPC and Trust guidance. Act at all times in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct. Supervise and support the continuous development of team members. Provide expertise to support the development of operational processes that will ensure timely and appropriate admission and discharge of patients. Take a lead role in the management of all clinical duties, exploring safe provision of the service through skill-mix review and allocation of workload within Theatres. Teach, supervise and assess the competencies of junior staff. Lead the implementation of the Trust Governance Strategy to ensure that risks are identified and minimised and to promote the use of evidence based guidelines and protocols. Actively participate in the recruitment and selection process for nurses/practitioners within the Trust. Responsible for the management of an allocated budget. To be actively involved in Managing Sickness and annual leave within the Team. Proactively investigate and implement nurse/practitioner led services to augment the patient experience. Participate in the Trust Staff Appraisal process to ensure that you receive and give constructive feedback to enhance personal skill set and the promotion of professional development of nursing within the Trust. Act as a role model to staff on within Theatres and the ward and throughout the Trust. To be actively involved in the management of perioperative care of patients undergoing surgery in Main Theatres and ADSU
DECISIONS & JUDGEMENTS
Provide and maintain effective clinical assessment to ensure that patient care is planned and evaluated. Ensure trust escalation process is followed following Datix and Serious incidents. Managing complaints, using feedback from families to reflect on clinical practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable
1st Level Degree Post Registration course relevant to practice
Experience Essential
Experience within elective and emergency gynaecology, obstetrics and breast surgery Experience as a Band 6 theatre practitioner Experience of clinical audit and clinical governance
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.
Employer details Employer name The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)