Matron (Theatres)/ Clinical Theatre Manager in317 Trustwide in317 Trustwide PUBLISHED
WED 23 OCT 2024
Candidates should possess significant experience in Operating Theatres, hold a relevant nursing or Operating Department Practitioner qualification along with a perioperative specialty, and ideally have or be willing to pursue a Master’s Degree. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills are essential, as well as a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care while managing financial considerations. The position may require cross-site working and offers the possibility of flexible working arrangements to accommodate both the Trust’s needs and those of the individual.
The Clinical Board are seeking to appoint a highly experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Matron/Clinical Theatre Manager to lead, develop and support Theatres within the Peri-Operative and Critical Care Board to delivery high quality care to our patients.
You will be part of the senior leadership team within the Peri-Operative and Critical Care Board and be responsible for leading your team to deliver the Board objectives.
Please note this role may include cross site working.
- Interview Date Tuesday 12 November 2024
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
You will be responsible for the operational management of an allocated portfolio of Operating Theatres within the Board. You will need to have proven leadership, organisational, change management skills, a strong commitment to excellent patient care and be experienced with managing people.
You will be required to be highly committed to quality improvement in the theatre setting and drive service improvement. An ability to understand and influence finances and make cost improvements whilst maintaining the highest standards of patient care will be essential.
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- The post holder has 24-hour accountability for their portfolio of Theatres within the Board.
- They must ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place to ensure the continuity of safe and effective care at all times.
- Deputises for Operational Management as required / appropriate as part of the Board Team
The core responsibilities of Matron are:
- Leadership of Theatre Teams
- Ensure the provision of safe and effective patient care
- Effectively manage the Nursing/OPD/HCA/Theatre Orderly resource within your Theatre portfolio
- Delivery of Trust and Clinical Board objectives as part of the Board Management Team
- Accountability for ensuring the highest standards of clinical care is provided in Theatres
- Responsibility for infection control and cleanliness
- Development of nurses, ODPs and support staff
- Operational Management of Theatres and Theatre staff
Essential criteria include:
- Experience in Operating Theatres
- Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
- Qualification in a perioperative speciality or an equivalent level of experience
- Masters Degree or willing to undertake Masters Degree within an agreed timescale
- Leadership and communication skills
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
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