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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
The Victoria Day Surgery Theatre Suite is a modern purpose built unit consisting of 8 Theatres, a dedicated admission and discharge area and a 23hour ward area. The service supports a variety of specialties including General Surgery, Urology, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Gynaecology and Plastics.
The Department is looking to recruit a Band 7 Clinical Leader to our Admission and Discharge (2nd Stage Recovery) and 23 hour, 12-bedded ward (Ward 3). This role is essential to the safe and efficient running of our theatre suite and to ensuring same day discharge wherever possible for patients.
We are looking to recruit a passionate, motivated Band 7 to lead quality improvement, promote a high-quality patient experience and support efficient patient flow. The post holder will play a key role in delivering a seamless perioperative journey for patients and clinical colleagues, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving positive change.
The successful candidate will have the motivation, determination and vision working closely with the wider SCN team and Multi Disciplinary Team. They will support the implementation of clinical guidelines for discharge-led criteria and processes that enable timely same-day discharge. You must be able to demonstrate experience of working within a complex, multidisciplinary clinical environment and have the ability to lead confidently in a dynamic setting. You will have excellent leadership qualities and be an effective communicator. This role requires the ability to manage conflicting pressures in a professional and calm manner and be able to work in a highly pressured environment while maintaining a can do attitude.
You must be able to demonstrate skills that support staffing such as H.R. processes, capability processes and absence management.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual wishing to affect a positive, safe patient experience, with the desire to continually improve and drive the service, whilst being part of a supportive team. We require a highly skilled, knowledgeable and passionate leader to ensure the safe delivery of person centred care and you will be required to lead and manage a large cohort of staff to enable this.
You would be expected to support departmental, operational, administrative and management duties responding to taking action and escalating appropriately when necessary. You will be expected to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues across the South Sector and will require to support the multidisciplinary team members to take forward improvements to our service.
This post is open to applications from individuals with the relevant experience with NMC or HCPC Registration required.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location based in New Victoria Hospital
- Permanent Contract
- Full-time position (36 hours per week)
- Shift pattern for this post include 07.30 – 17.00 X2, 07.30 – 17.30 X 2
Key responsibilities:
- Participate in the setting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of perioperative practice within the Department.
- Be responsible for the supervision of staff and direct/assist with the clinical teaching of qualified nursing, operating department practitioners and post-registration nursing staff undergoing specialist qualification.
- Maintains effective communication with patients, relatives/carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that appropriate information is shared and patient needs are met.
- Demonstrates awareness of research and implements evidence-based practice.
- Provides clinical support and solutions by troubleshooting areas of clinical concern on a daily basis.
- Ensure all care delivered is relevant and up to date.
- Responsible for providing report on monthly theatre utilisation to Clinical Service Manager and the Lead Nurse.
- Be responsible for the co-ordination of the recruitment process and participate in the selection of staff.
- Responsible for the maintenance of staff personnel files and for the induction and orientation of new staff to the department.
- Take responsibility for following NHS GG&C policy in relation to optimising attendance management.
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (AHP).
- Educated to degree level (desirable).
- Experience within Theatres/Surgery/Inpatient or Day Surgery environment.
- Proven senior managerial and clinical skills.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Mary Taylor, Lead Nurse, On 0141 347 8327 or email Mary.taylor5@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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