Job Overview

The role of the Orthopaedic Lead Team Leader in Theatres We are a forward-thinking organisation and are looking to recruit a grade 5 Team Leader (equivalent to a grade 6 NHS UK as we have a different grade structure in Jersey). This individual is responsible primarily for leading an orthopaedic service, ensuring high standards of patient care, and deputising for the Band 7 Theatre Manager when necessary. The role requires a broad understanding of the needs of the department, overseeing all aspects of theatres as part of their role and responsibilities.

This role operates across a range of clinical areas within the acute and community services. The post holder will plan, deliver and evaluate care for patients with a wide range of conditions, and contribute to the advancement of clinical service by developing skills and expertise in key areas.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across other department to ensure the continuity in patient care, acting as a role model for colleuges, patients and relatives, the post holder will be a highly experienced practitioner within the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the development of a clinical service through involvement in standard and will lead the team approach to evidence based practise.

Nurses working at this level will support their managers across a range of clinical and managerial responsibilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to advance both their clinical and leadership skills, also professional growth is actively encouraged and supported. Our theatres cover a wide range of specialities including General Surgery, Orthopaedic/spinal Surgery elective and Trauma, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Urology, ENT & Max Fax, Vascular and Dental. We also provide 24-hour emergency cover for the island and its residents.

• The organisation offers a competitive relocation package and assistance for individuals and families who are successful and require help to move to Jersey. You can visit www.visitjersey.com
• For an informal chat or more information, please contact Theatre manager Lorraine Bennett     01534 442524

Job Purpose

The main duties of this role include:

• Clinical Leadership: Acting as a professional role model and the lead member of the theatre team, providing expert, patient-focused care during orthopaedic procedures, including trauma and elective surgeries.

• Operational Management: Taking direct responsibility for the day-to-day management and coordination of the theatre department, participating on an on-call roster, long days and weekend working and unsocial hours.
•  This role involves planning and ordering for future surgical lists, managing rotas, and overseeing resource allocation.
• Staff Management and Development: Supervising, mentoring, and educating junior staff, student nurses, and student Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs). This includes facilitating the annual development and review process for team members and ensuring all staff complete necessary training.
• Quality and Safety Assurance: Ensuring the highest standards of care and patient safety are maintained, which involves leading the facilitation of the WHO Safer Surgery Checklist, conducting clinical audits, and adhering to Trust policies and guidelines.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Facilitating effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team, including consultants, surgeons, anaesthetists, and nursing staff, to ensure optimum patient care.
• Equipment and Stock Management: Assisting in monitoring and maintaining specialist orthopaedic equipment, managing stock levels, and implementing strategies to reduce costs while maintaining safety and quality. 

Job Specific Outcomes 1 of 2

The post holder will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code (2015) and apply these to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers and colleagues.

The post holder will make a significant contribution to a specialty service through developing effective clinical leadership skills, and will keep fully up to date in developments within own professional discipline, sharing clinical knowledge/experience in order to enhance nursing care.

The post holder will support the clinical manager in the provision of professional leadership to department or a community team making a significant contribution to a specialty service through developing effective leadership skills and sharing clinical knowledge and experience to improve nursing practice.

The post holder will make significant contribution to developing a philosophy of care to create and maintain a constructive working atmosphere and learning environment by demonstrating enhanced nursing practice and acting as a role model in terms of own care delivery by acquiring knowledge and skills to support a evidence based client centred service supported by the multi-disciplinary team, consistently providing high quality advice to patients/carers/colleagues.

The post holder will support the manager to define, set and maintain appropriate clinical standards and will lead in planning the overall organisation of client care, directing the care team when necessary in the delivery of high quality care programmes within the service area.

The post holder will maintain accurate patient documentation and consistently produce high quality client information using a range of IT skills as appropriate.

Job Specific Outcomes 2 of 2

The post holder will support the manager in auditing effectiveness of the service ensuring complaints are dealt with promptly and effectively, and that proper investigations are carried out and action taken to reduce incidence.

The post holder will contribute to budget management, ensuring cost effective use of resources and by creating a “value for money” culture which encourages self-sufficiency and flexibility of working practices.

The post holder will develop and maintain an education plan for individuals, the team and self, matching aspirations and aptitudes with the needs of the service and will ensure that all staff members participate in the Performance Review and Assessment system and have up to date personal development plans, and contribute to the management of relevant Human Resources procedures.

The post holder will develop and maintain relevant induction programme for all new staff and will ensure staff are aware of and adhere to all Health and Social Services policies and procedures. Promoting a culture of openness, reporting and safety consciousness and will demonstrate evidence of implementing effective change and taking appropriate actions to reduce risk.

The post holder will make a significant contribution to the planning and implement of ongoing audit of infection control within the clinical area/department/speciality service ensuring all principles of infection prevention and control are embedded within the ward/departmental area by demonstrating effective infection prevention and challenging poor practice.

The post holder takes responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of all children, adults and/or families within their care and contact. He/she shall be aware of and comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures
He/she may be required to act in a capacity as a nurse independent supplementary prescriber

The post holder will maintain a professional portfolio which demonstrates the continuing acquisition of skills, knowledge, attitudes, understanding and achievement.

Person specification

Qualifications

Candidates for this position are required to have: 

• Registration: Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) on the NMC register or an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) on the HCPC register.
• Experience: Significant experience in the perioperative setting, with specialist knowledge in orthopaedic surgery (both trauma and elective). Experience in a senior or team lead role is essential, usually at least three years at a grade 5  UK afc/grade 4 Jersey GoJ.
• Qualifications: A relevant health-related degree or equivalent experience, a mentorship/assessor qualification, and leadership training.
• Core Competencies: Excellent communication and leadership skills, emotional resilience, the ability to work well under pressure, and strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. 

Knowledge

Professional, clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree level

Technical Work Based Skills

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Keyboard skills

General skills / attributes

Assessing planning implementing and evaluation provision of care for clients/patients

Experience

2 years post qualifying experience in specialty area