Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Interpersonal and communication skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate

effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, relatives and external stakeholders.

· Ability to present complex clinical, governance and performance information in a clear

and meaningful way to a range of audiences.

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across

departments and professional groups.

· Confident in leading meetings, delivering presentations, facilitating training sessions

and chairing governance discussions.

· Skilled in managing difficult conversations, providing constructive feedback and

supporting conflict resolution in a professional manner.

· Demonstrates emotional intelligence, empathy and professionalism when dealing with

staff wellbeing, patient concerns and service issues.

· Ability to influence and negotiate effectively to achieve service improvements and

organisational objectives.

· Promotes a culture of civility, inclusion, psychological safety and collaborative working.

· Able to motivate, coach and develop staff to achieve high standards of performance

and patient care.

· Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates professionalism when handling sensitive

information.

· Highly organised with the ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively

under pressure.

· Demonstrates resilience, adaptability and sound judgement within a complex and

rapidly changing clinical environment

· Ability to communicate governance, patient safety, educational and equipment-related requirements in a way that supports engagement and compliance · . Establishes credibility and trust through visible leadership, integrity and consistent professional behaviour. · Effective networking and partnership-working skills, enabling collaboration across the Trust and with external organisations. Professional Knowledge and Expertise · Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with current professional registration. · Extensive experience of clinical leadership and management within a clinical setting. · Comprehensive knowledge of governance, clinical risk management and patient safety processes. · Detailed understanding of incident reporting, investigation, and the implementation of learning from incidents. · Sound knowledge of national clinical standards, regulatory requirements and healthcare legislation. · Experience of leading quality improvement programmes, clinical audit and service development projects. · In-depth knowledge of medical device management, equipment safety, maintenance requirements and asset management processes. · Experience of developing business cases and managing equipment replacement programmes and capital bids. · Knowledge of infection prevention and control, health and safety legislation, and safe systems of work. · Experience of developing, implementing and reviewing policies, standard operating procedures and clinical guidelines. · Understanding of workforce planning, establishment management, performance management and staff wellbeing initiatives. · Experience of managing change and supporting service transformation within a complex healthcare environment. · Knowledge of educational principles, competency-based assessment and workforce development strategies. · Experience of delivering training, competency assessments, mentorship and clinical education programmes. · Ability to analyse and interpret quality, safety and performance data to support decision-making and service improvements. · Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to maintaining specialist knowledge. · Leadership, management, teaching or quality improvement qualification, or equivalent experience. · Competence in the use of electronic patient records, incident reporting systems, audit databases and Microsoft Office applications.

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making · Analyse complex clinical, operational and governance information to identify risks, trends and opportunities for improvement within theatre services. · Investigate incidents, complaints, equipment failures and near misses, determining root causes and implementing appropriate corrective and preventative actions. · Use professional judgement to escalate patient safety concerns and operational risks in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. · Interpret audit findings, quality metrics and performance data to identify areas requiring intervention and service improvement. · Assess the impact of equipment failures, defects or shortages on service delivery and implement appropriate contingency plans to maintain patient safety and operational continuity. · Evaluate and prioritise competing operational demands, balancing patient needs, staffing levels, theatre utilisation and organisational priorities. · Lead complex investigations and contribute to formal reports, action plans and recommendations arising from incidents, complaints and governance reviews. · Analyse workforce, training and competency data to identify gaps and develop solutions to mitigate risks and improve performance. · Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and clinical teams on governance, education, risk management and equipment-related issues. · Support decision-making relating to procurement, replacement and standardisation of theatre equipment, considering clinical need, risk, compliance and financial implications. · Assess compliance with national standards, legislation and Trust policies, identifying where remedial action is required. · Make autonomous decisions within agreed professional and organisational boundaries, seeking senior support where necessary for highly complex or contentious issues. · Anticipate emerging risks and develop proactive solutions to prevent adverse impacts on patient safety, quality of care and service delivery. · Contribute to business planning and service development by evaluating evidence, benchmarking information and best practice guidance. · Facilitate multidisciplinary discussions to resolve complex clinical, operational and organisational challenges, ensuring decisions are evidence-based and patient-centred. · Respond effectively to unexpected situations, service pressures and operational disruptions, using sound judgement to maintain safe and effective patient care. Practical and technical skills · Plan, coordinate and monitor governance, education and equipment work programmes across theatre services to ensure delivery of departmental and organisational objectives. · Develop and maintain annual governance, audit, training and equipment replacement plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory and Trust requirements.

· Coordinate clinical audits, accreditation activities, quality improvement projects and action plans, ensuring deadlines are achieved and outcomes are embedded into practice. · Organise and facilitate governance, patient safety, education and equipment meetings, ensuring actions are monitored and completed. · Lead the planning and coordination of staff training, competency assessments, induction programmes and mandatory training schedules. · Work collaboratively with Theatre Managers, Matrons, Practice Development Teams and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure workforce development plans meet service requirements. · Coordinate the management of medical devices and equipment, including procurement, maintenance schedules, replacement programmes and asset register compliance. · Plan equipment replacement and capital investment programmes, balancing clinical priorities, risk assessments and available financial resources. · Support operational planning for theatre services, ensuring governance, education and equipment requirements are incorporated into service delivery plans. · Prioritise and manage multiple competing demands, adapting plans in response to changing clinical priorities, incidents, staffing pressures and service developments. · Contribute to business planning, service redesign and strategic development initiatives within theatres and perioperative services. · Develop project plans and implementation schedules for service improvement initiatives, ensuring engagement from key stakeholders. · Coordinate responses to external inspections, accreditation visits, audits and regulatory reviews, ensuring evidence and action plans are prepared and delivered. · Monitor progress against departmental objectives, key performance indicators and quality metrics, taking action where improvements are required. · Ensure effective communication and coordination across clinical and non-clinical teams to support safe, efficient and effective theatre services. · Anticipate future workforce, educational and equipment requirements and develop plans to support service sustainability and growth. · Maintain professional clinical competence and provide direct clinical support within the theatre environment as required to ensure safe and effective patient care. · Act as a visible clinical leader and role model, promoting high standards of perioperative practice and patient-centred care. · Support the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based care throughout the patient's perioperative journey. · Monitor standards of patient care through audit, governance processes, incident reviews and patient feedback, ensuring learning is implemented to improve outcomes. · Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive high-quality, coordinated and seamless care. · Contribute to the investigation and management of patient safety incidents, complaints and concerns, ensuring that appropriate actions are taken to improve care and reduce risk.