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Team Leader, Elective Orthopaedic Theatres

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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Leicester

AI generated summary

  • You must be a strong leader with excellent communication skills, adaptable, dynamic, and have several years at Band 6 level with proven leadership and organizational skills.
  • You will lead theatre practitioners, ensure quality service, set standards, prioritize patient safety, coordinate theatre activities, and act as a contact for site and Trust-wide actions.

Requirements

  • Applications are invited from individuals who consider themselves a strong leader with excellent communication skills, who are visible and accessible and someone who places quality and standards as a priority.
  • You will also need to be flexible, fair, and adaptable to the changing needs of the service.
  • The successful candidate will need to be dynamic, hardworking, and enthusiastic, with a willingness to lead from the front.
  • Evidence of a number of years at a Band 6 level (or equivalent), including leadership and management skills, as well as being able to establish credible working relationships quickly and hold excellent organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • leading a highly skilled group of theatre practitioners and theatre support staff while liaising with the wider theatre teams
  • facilitate a high quality safe and productive service
  • setting the standards and supporting your team to deliver these
  • sharing the Trust’s values and ambitions, with the patient’s safety and experience at the forefront of what you do
  • undertake the role of floor control, coordinating theatre activity to cover 24/7 service delivery where required
  • providing a direct line of contact for wider site and Trust wide actions

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Team Leader position?

Applicants need to have evidence of a number of years at a Band 6 level (or equivalent), including leadership and management skills.

What are the key responsibilities of the Team Leader in Elective Orthopaedic Theatres?

The Team Leader will be responsible for leading theatre practitioners and support staff, coordinating theatre activity, ensuring high quality and safe service delivery, and maintaining direct communication with wider site and Trust actions.

What skills are essential for this role?

Strong leadership, excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to establish credible working relationships quickly are essential.

Is prior experience in orthopaedic theatres required?

While not explicitly stated, experience in a relevant clinical field, such as elective orthopaedic theatres, will likely be beneficial for this role.

What are the core values that the Trust promotes?

The core values are compassion, pride, inclusivity, and teamwork.

Can someone part-time apply for this job?

The job description does not specify anything regarding part-time positions; applicants should inquire further for flexible work options.

What are the primary goals of the University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust's strategy?

The primary goals include providing high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, building partnerships for impact, and achieving excellence in research and education.

Who can I contact for further information about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Sharon Thomas, the Matron, at sharon.d.thomas@uhl-tr.nhs.uk or call 0116 258 4505.

What should the focus of the Team Leader be in their role?

The focus should be on ensuring patient safety and experience, facilitating a high-quality, safe, and productive service.

Is flexibility required for this position?

Yes, candidates must be flexible, fair, and adaptable to meet the changing needs of the service.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

NHS Trust providing caring at its best to residents of Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland #TeamUHL

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Mission & Purpose

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust provides a wide range of acute and specialist healthcare services across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, advancing health and improving patient outcomes through excellent service and innovative practices. Their purpose is to offer accessible, comprehensive medical care, ensuring the well-being and health of their community.