Job Description

Are you interested in taking the next step on your career journey. Are you a person focused clinician who is interested in supporting and developing teams. Then we would really love to hear from you. We have a vacancy for a Team Leader on our Anaesthetic Support service and we are looking for the right person to step into this post and lead our highly motivated and professional Anaesthetic Practitioners.



Role Summary



The Clinical Team Leader will undertake clinical ongoing responsibility for the designated area in which they are allocated. They will be required to provide managerial accountability in the absence of the Clinical Theatre Manager whilst under the supervision of Head of Services.



They will be responsible for the provision of high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives as part of a multidisciplinary team.



In addition to clinical duties, the direct supervision and training of junior staff will be their responsibility in order to ensure the provision of a high quality and cost-effective service to patients and users.



The Clinical Team Leader will be responsible for acting in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the good standard and reputation of the trust



Main Tasks and Responsibilities



Supervise junior staff and participate in orientation, supervision and the training of Registered & support staff.



Work with other disciplines and professions for the welfare of patients.



Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills using the trust's Performance Review System



Maintain a positive personal and professional profile

Clinical and Professional Responsibilities:

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care utilising research findings as appropriate.



Ensure all care is provided in accordance with Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Trust Policies.



Assist in the clinical preparation of peri -operative care of a patient as directed by the surgical and/or anaesthetic team



Team /Organisational



The post holder may be required to take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Theatre Manager ensuring patient, visitors and staff safety.



Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the theatre suite.



Ensure that all staff adheres to the procedures for the use of supplies, will review duty rotas and allocation as required, and facilitates accurate collection of data in relation to theatre activity.



The post holder will be appraised on an annual basis setting of aims and objectives for the coming year and identification of development needs.



The post holder will be expected to demonstrate enhanced leadership and communication skills within their role



Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.



Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.



Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.



A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.



We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.



Main Tasks and Responsibilities



Supervise junior staff and participate in orientation, supervision and the training of Registered & support staff.



Work with other disciplines and professions for the welfare of patients.



Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills using the trust's Performance Review System, enabling standards of patients care to be constantly monitored and improved.



Clinical and Professional Responsiblities



Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care utilising research findings as appropriate.



Ensure all care is provided in accordance with Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies.



Assist in the clinical preparation, intra-operative and peri -operative care of a patient as directed by the surgical and/or anaesthetic team



Team /Organisational



The post holder may be required to take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Theatre Manager ensuring patient, visitors and staff safety.



Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.



Ensure that all staff adheres to the procedures for the use of supplies, will review duty rotas and allocation as required, and facilitates accurate collection of data in relation to theatre activity.



The post holder will be appraised on an annual basis and the process will include a review of the past year's performance, setting of aims and objectives for the coming year and identification of development needs.



The post holder will be expected to demonstrate enhanced leadership and communication skills within their role i.e whilst addressing patient focused issues with members of the multidisciplinary teams and through acting as a role model



Education



Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors.



Act as a preceptor/mentor to designated newly qualified practitioners or students within the clinical area.



In consultation with Clinical Theatre Manager and other Head of Theatre Services agree learning objectives to meet professional and personal needs.



HUMAN RESOURCES



Take responsibility for the team and take charge of the department in the absence of the person who has continued responsibility.



Plan, organise and deploy staff according to competencies and workload in order to meet patient needs.



Participate in the management and development of the department, sharing information and ideas that promote quality and value.



Recruit, retain and motivate a team with the right mix of skills to provide optimum care to patients.



Conduct and participate in appraisals/performance review programmes in accordance with hospital policy.



Conduct return to work and attendance review adhering to Trust Policy.



Provide access to counselling and psychological support for team members.



Act as a mentor and facilitator for nursing/ODP staff within the clinical area.



Act as an assessor for non-qualified staff.