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Head of Theatres

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7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified Registered Nurse with a current NMC Pin or hold an active HCPC Registration.
  • You will lead theatre operations, ensure quality care, manage staff training and equipment, develop policies, monitor standards, and identify training needs and equipment replacements.

Requirements

  • To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin or hold an active HCPC Registration

Responsibilities

  • Provide professional leadership and management across all theatres, endoscopy and recovery and ensuring appropriate structures are in place to support nurses/theatre practitioner at all levels
  • Provide oversight in relation to management and use of equipment, processes and training and competency of staff working within the Minor Procedures Suite in OPD
  • Ensure that professional nursing issues and continuous quality of care improvements
  • Evaluate/develop Policies and Procedures that reflect the patient safety and quality agenda and the Hospitals policies and procedures, and staff accept ownership of these
  • Ensure systems are in place for the management and monitoring and audit of quality standards, complaints, critical incidents and untoward occurrences
  • Identify personal training objectives in line with annual personal development plan in conjunction/agreement with staff and Management
  • Maintain skills level and knowledge to perform duties as Head of Surgical Services
  • Accountant to ensure purchasing is based on value for money and clinical effectiveness
  • Maintain a programme of rolling replacement for key equipment where required and identify where new equipment is required in line with the Consultant and specialty strategy

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Head of Surgical Services.

Where is the hospital located?

The hospital is located next to Central London.

What qualifications are required for this position?

You must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin or hold an active HCPC Registration.

What are the main responsibilities of the Head of Surgical Services?

The main responsibilities include providing professional leadership across all theatres, ensuring quality of care improvements, managing equipment and processes, and developing policies and procedures related to patient safety and quality.

What type of experience is preferred for this role?

Preferred experience includes background in cardiac, elderly care, orthopaedics, evidence of project management involvement, and experience in quality improvement, audit, and standard setting.

What are the hours of work for this position?

This is a permanent full-time role working 37.5 hours a week.

What benefits are offered to the successful candidate?

Benefits include a private healthcare scheme worth up to GBP20,000 per year, 27 days annual leave, Blue Light Card discounts, interest-free season ticket loans, and more.

Is there a pension scheme available?

Yes, for employees joining from the NHS, there is the option to continue your NHS pension.

How can I apply for this job?

To apply, you can call the provided contact number or send your CV.

Are there opportunities for personal development and training?

Yes, personal development and training courses are part of the benefits offered.

What is the reference ID for this job position?

The reference ID for this job position is 7014.

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