Job summary
‘Join us in the development of a Service that puts the patients at the heart of all we do!’
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Charge Nurse/ Principal ODP to join the Band 7 scrub team in North Wing Theatres at St Thomas’ Hospital.
You will be an experienced scrub practitioner and will have completed a perioperative Qualification in Specialty.
As a team, we are dedicated to providing the best possible standards of care for patients undergoing planned procedures
Closing date: 9th May 2023
Proposed Interview date: 18th May 2023
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic individual who displays the skills required to enable and motivate teams.
Your leadership style will be critical as you positively facilitate, coach, drive and support all staff within your team to understand and collectively deliver the agreed goals and targets of our service.
You will be able to demonstrate strong clinical credibility, be committed to the development of staff and drive change within our service.
The Band 7 will be accountable to the Matron, and work in Partnership with the senior management team in the delivery of the best possible standards of care for patients accessing our service.
About us
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
What can we offer you?
Training and support is provided whilst we develop your existing skills and knowledge.
Personal and professional growth is encouraged and you will be able to join the directorates Clinical Academy to professionally develop. In addition you will be eligible to apply for a range of opportunities in the Trust’s Nursing Nightingale Academy which has a strong focus on education and career development.
We also offer a range of courses which are available through our Affiliated Tertiary Centres where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
4. Duties and Clinical Leadership and ManagerialLead the ward/Department team and build successful links between keyprofessionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team the department nursing staff, ensuring the patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code ofprofessional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.Communicate effectively and efficiently and liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients receive seamless care within the trust.
Act as a professional nurse leader and role model to the staff. To apply clinical skills of the highest standard and to take a proactive approach to the development of clinical competence in self and others.Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
Monitor monthly budget statements, identifying trends, understanding spending patterns in order to stay in budget and to take action as required.
Comply with the Trusts standing financial instructions.
Ensure that the departments have adequate resources / equipment to provide an effective service.
Develop and maintain effective channels of communication between allmembers of the multi-disciplinary team.
To ensure the Matron is informed when changes to circumstances may affect safe competent practice.
Participate in nursing and multi professional research and audit and toimplement actions identified from quality initiatives.
Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafeenvironment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the Matron /Head of Nursing for the area.
Lead and support the ward team through the process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective.
Deputise for the Matron as appropriate.
Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood Responsible for the correct administration of blood products.
Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the speciality.
To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same.
Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patientorientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health andwellbeing of the individuals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
4. Duties and Clinical Leadership and ManagerialLead the ward/Department team and build successful links between keyprofessionals to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team the department nursing staff, ensuring the patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code ofprofessional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.Communicate effectively and efficiently and liaise with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that patients receive seamless care within the trust.
Act as a professional nurse leader and role model to the staff. To apply clinical skills of the highest standard and to take a proactive approach to the development of clinical competence in self and others.Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
Monitor monthly budget statements, identifying trends, understanding spending patterns in order to stay in budget and to take action as required.
Comply with the Trusts standing financial instructions.
Ensure that the departments have adequate resources / equipment to provide an effective service.
Develop and maintain effective channels of communication between allmembers of the multi-disciplinary team.
To ensure the Matron is informed when changes to circumstances may affect safe competent practice.
Participate in nursing and multi professional research and audit and toimplement actions identified from quality initiatives.
Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafeenvironment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the Matron /Head of Nursing for the area.
Lead and support the ward team through the process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective.
Deputise for the Matron as appropriate.
Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood Responsible for the correct administration of blood products.
Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the speciality.
To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same.
Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patientorientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health andwellbeing of the individuals.
Person Specification
Values and Behaviour
Essential
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in specialty.
- Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situation and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes.
- Able to present articulately to groups of people
- Ability to clinically lead & influence staff
Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
- Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality
- Mentorship course or equivalent or knowledge and experience of teaching techniques and learners needs
Desirable
- To have or working towards a masters degree
- Leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience within the speciality
- Experience of mentoring/supervising/ assessing students in practice
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience of involvement in educational initiatives
Person Specification
Values and Behaviour
Essential
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in specialty.
- Proven listening / counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situation and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes.
- Able to present articulately to groups of people
- Ability to clinically lead & influence staff
Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register
- Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
- Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality
- Mentorship course or equivalent or knowledge and experience of teaching techniques and learners needs
Desirable
- To have or working towards a masters degree
- Leadership course
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience within the speciality
- Experience of mentoring/supervising/ assessing students in practice
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience of involvement in educational initiatives
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
