Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 252-7323175-A
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £57,888 - £64,880 per annum inclusive of allowances
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 15/08/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 03/09/2025
Employer heading
Matron for Theatre Services
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
The Surgical, Critical Care and Planned Care Division is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic individual who wishes to progress and develop their leadership and management skills within the Theatres environment. The role requires excellent communication and influencing skills and the ability to support and initiate change. You will focus on providing high quality, professional leadership to ensure clinical excellence which will promote the improvement of patient experience and outcomes.
This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.
Main duties of the job
To provide strong and effective leadership for all registered and non-registered healthcare workers.
To work with the Clinical Service Manager, Head of Nursing and the Operations Manager, Clinical Director of theatres to ensure high quality care for service users.
Be accountable for theatre staff development and professional standards.
The day to day Operational Management of the theatre suite taking into consideration the allocation of staffing and operating lists.
Managing and being accountable for the theatre financial resource ensuring that it remains within budget.
To support and provide across site working as and when required.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
To provide guidance, support and professional leadership to all staff within the theatre environment.
To provide a safe environment for staff and visitors.
To initiate, implement and evaluate quality control methods as appropriate to the theatre department.
To manage control of Infection in theatres with support from the Infection Control and Prevention Team, reporting any problems affecting the unit.
To ensure all the staff within the theatre departments are aware of their responsibility in the prevention and control of infection, and wear the necessary protective clothing during theatre procedures.
Demonstrate an advanced level of clinical nursing practice which remains updated according to evidence. There will be some requirement for the job holder to work clinical shifts and in accordance with their professional registration.
The clinical environment necessitates exposure to bodily fluids, vomit, sputum and high unpleasant working conditions (i.e. soiled linen). The nature of theatres means clinical staff may be exposed to aggressive and abusive behaviour from both patients and relatives.
Ensure that care is planned and developed in a systematic way, in accordance with the agreed model of care.
Investigate and monitor complaints and PALS enquiries. Ensure that the Head of Nursing is updated on the departmental plans to respond to complaints.
Please see attached job description for further information.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner.
- Evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience to Masters Level.
- Specialist qualification in Theatres.
- Evidence of continued Professional Development.
- Mentorship qualification at level 3 or above.
Desirable criteria
- Educated to Masters level or working towards a master qualification.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of quality and audit processes.
- Knowledge of managing budgets.
- Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and contentious information.
- Able to facilitate clinical supervision and reflective practice.
- Demonstrates up to date, evidenced based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues in theatre setting.
- Knowledge and application of HR procedures
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of NHS plans/ targets.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive experience at Senior level within theatres (Band 7 or above).
- People management experience – appraisals, recruitment and retention, performance management.
- Experience of working autonomously in a clinical setting.
- Experience of promoting excellence in nursing care to maintain and improve clinical standards,
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills.
- Ability to synthesise complex facts or situations requiring analysis, formulating and mentoring delivery plans.
- Ability to monitor the quality of work in others, to identify their learning and development needs, devising strategies to resolve.
- Devising and implementing teaching programmes.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of change management experience.
- Development of policies and protocols.
- Participation in research and development.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sukie Gill
- Job title
- Head of Nursing
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322 428100
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