Theatre and Day Care Manager - Croydon

at  Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

There is an excellent opportunity for an experienced theatre practitioner to lead our Moorfields theatre and day care team at our Croydon site. The previous post-holder has made significant progress in their career to take up a matron post within Moorfields Eye Hospital.
The post holder will work alongside the existing Band 7 charge nurse in the Moorfields clinic and cross-cover each other under the leadership of the matron for the Croydon site.
The post holder will be responsible for the organisation and management of the Moorfields at Croydon theatre, day care and pre-assessment. S/he will be accountable for the overall provision of excellent nursing care and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams within the focused clinical areas.

EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP:

To ensure that the learning environment and specialist training is provided for the benefit of all staff and that evidence based practice is incorporated and utilised in the teaching environment.
To ensure that staff mandatory training is kept up to date.
To take overall responsibility for the development of student nurses and others during their allocation to the service.
To act as an advisor to junior staff in their roles as mentors, assessors and preceptors.
Support and participate in education and training programs and develop training programs as required.
To assist the Matron in developing a culture that is challenging, stimulating, rewarding and supportive.
To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with nursing revalidation requirements and to maintain a professional profile.
To undertake annual appraisals for staff and ensure own appraisal and PDP is current.
Take an active role in performance management of staff when necessary.

Please refer the Job description for details