Lead Theatre Practitioner/Sister/Charge Nurse

at  University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will be leading a team in a specialist clinical area (Scrub, Recovery or Anaesthesia) and will be responsible for providing clinical management, advice, support, and teaching to the highest possible standard to all relevant personnel within the peri operative environment. Monitor the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care and promoting best evidence-based practice.
The post holder will have responsibility for the operational management of staff and resources, taking a lead in a specific aspect of operational management in the Theatre setting. To maintain a visible presence in the department, undertaking clinical work regularly (a minimum of 50% of contracted hours). You will also be expected to coordinate and actively assist in the management and organisation of care provision within the Operating Department.
You will need to demonstrate an aptitude to leadership and have experience in managing staff. This must include experience in mentoring and taking charge of the department. You will work with Senior Nurses and Matron to manage the theatre budget to provide safe and effective patient care within allocated resources.
The chosen individual will be enthusiastic and expected to have strong managerial and leadership skills to be able to drive your team towards success. You must be committed to clinical excellence with effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.You should have a flexible approach to working hours.
The post holder will ensure that the teamwork as part of the MDT to provide direct support to Unit Managers in effectively running the operating list in safe and timely manner. Will also participate in clinical supervision programmes as appropriate and teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor to junior colleagues and others.
Support the training and development programme initiated by the Division to ensure staff members achieve their full potential. Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission, and discharge arrangements.
The post holder will take a professional leadership role in partnership with the Senior Nurses and Matron. in developing the divisions’ strategic direction and policy framework, ensuring that the division contributes significantly to the achievement of the Trust’s objectives and that effective governance arrangements are implemented and maintained.

IN ADDITION, YOU MUST HAVE:

Registration with the Health Professions Council or a NMC registered Nurse
Eligibility to work in the UK
Extensive knowledge of nursing care in a perioperative environment
Evidence of leading a team within a clinical environment
Proven experience of managing change within a clinical setting
A recognised qualification and experience of supporting learners would be advantageous.
Demonstrates a good working knowledge and compliance with CQC Standards
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicin e
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
University College Hospital is a major Teaching Hospital and Research Centre with state of the art facilities. Our operating theatre is a busy and dynamic environment setting the benchmark for clinical excellence.
We have 27 operating rooms under UCH Theatres & Anesthesia Division which covers different specialties ranging from General surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Bariatrics and upper GI surgery, Colorectal, Gynaecology, Urology, Oncology, Paediatrics, ENT, Maxillo Facial, Vascular and Plastic/ Breast surgery and Robotic Surgery. In addition, we also provide anaesthesia support in outlying areas such as endoscopy unit, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, brachytherapy and interventional radiology.
Our new operating theatre complex in Grafton Way Building is now open which caters to elective orthopaedic and ENT and oral surgeries. Further career opportunities will be available with the opening of our Proton Beam Therapy centre.
We are committed to ongoing professional development and opportunities exist to undertake a wide range of in-house and university based training programme.
In collaboration with University College London (UCL), we have successfully launched our anaesthesia and enhanced recovery training programmes for registered nurses/ practitioners in order to develop a multi skilled workforce
The successful candidate will hold the appropriate qualifications to be a current registered practitioner (RGN or ODP) and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

• In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work

Please refer the Job description for details