Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 deputy team leader in York hospitals acute theatre team.
We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic practitioner with the appropriate clinical and scrub experience to help lead our acute theatre.
You will work alongside your Band 7 to support our dedicated team and continuously develop our service to provide excellent care for our patients.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a keen interest in improving and developing their leadership skills to enable management of staff, be an effective role model demonstrating high levels of clinical competence & expertise.
Have the ability to confidently Coordinate the Multidisciplinary team and be able to confidently manage challenging situations.
You will have a minimum of 3 years' Band 5 theatre scrub experience.
You should be able to demonstrate involvement in service improvement with some evidence of change management.
You will demonstrate skills in self-management including time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
This is a demanding role where you will be expected to exhibit knowledge ofhow we work towards our Trust's vision and be a real team player.
All shifts are hours minus breaks, or covering weekends and bank holiday.
You must be able to commit to a rotating shift pattern.
Main duties of the job Our Trust is committed to providing development opportunities to all grades of staff and as a Deputy Team Leader you will be supported to develop appropriate leadership skills.
Training will be provided by our two in house clinical educators and supernumerary time will be offered to allow dedicated training and support.The post requires you to hold registration with the appropriate professional Regulatory Body (NMC or HCPC) and to comply with their professional code of conduct.
Evidence of on-going registration will be required.
Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policies and proceduresMaintain a safe and clean working environmentProvide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patientAct in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of ConductUndertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demandsDemonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and proceduresEducation and Training About us Our benefitsWe offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leaveConfidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance ProgrammeNHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work schemeAn extensive range of learning and development opportunitiesDiscounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a range of provider For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early.
You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.
We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.
If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.
It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.
We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or ODP with current HCPC registration.
Desirable NVQ assessor Experience Essential Minimum 3 years Theatre experience Evidence of continued educational and professional development.
Desirable Experience of writing policies and/or protocols Knowledge Essential Demonstrate awareness of current theatre issues and developments Demonstrate awareness and understanding of NHS standards of Professional Practice Awareness of own limitations, roles and responsibilities of the multi-disciplinary team Desirable Demonstrates understanding of Health and Safety / COSHH Awareness of managing resources, including budgets.
Skills and attributes Essential Evidence of clinical and managerial leadership Demonstrate excellent use of good written, communication and listening skills across all settings.
Desirable Computer skills