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Operating Theatre Manager (senior scrub nurse)

21 days ago

Aylesbury

The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital, part of the Akessa Health Care Group is looking for an experienced dynamic and organised theatre manager with a proven background, to join our team. \n This is an exciting time to join a hugely reputable organisation and provide the highest standards of care, with significant investment having been made into the hospital, including a brand new operating theatre suite, with three state of the art ultra clean laminar flow operating rooms. \n I \n n considering this role please note that: \n\n • This is a full-time hospital based role\n, • This appointment is for an energetic and ambitious individual\n, • Our managers lead by example\n, • Clinical managers are expected to wear uniform and have a hands-on approach including being scrubbed in for theatre cases\n, • Akessa Health Care does not support hybrid working\n, • Akessa health Care is expanding and there are ample opportunities for personal and carer development in this role.\n\n \n Above all else, we're committed to the care and improvement of human life. It's this guiding vision that influences everything we do at Akessa Healthcare. From the CEO to the colleagues on the wards, we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other's may think this is just a theatre manager role but to us, you'll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis. We are only interested in candidates who are looking for a long term position and have clear career development goals. \n \n \n About us: \n Akessa Healthcare Group owns and operates several boutique independent hospitals including The New Foscote Hospital, Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital and 107 Harley Street. \n The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital was established in Aylesbury in 1832 and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. The ownership of the hospital was transferred to our new management team in January 2023. By joining our existing portfolio, the hospital is now run professionally and provides clinical care to private, insured and NHS patients, with a strong ethos on caring for our staff. Since 2023 the hospital has undergone a multimillion pound refurbishment project. \n The New Foscote Hospital has been successfully established in Banbury for over 40 years and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. We have over 75 consultants, all of whom are leaders in their specialist fields and choose to hold their private practice here, working alongside our friendly, highly qualified and experienced nursing staff and support teams. \n 107 Harley Street, is an outpatient, diagnostic and day-case facility. The Group has had a presence in the Harley Street area since 2010. The treatments offered at this facility includes oral and maxillofacial surgery, dermatology, orthodontics and specialist dentistry, plastic and cosmetic surgery, general surgery and rheumatology. \n The clinical outcomes of the hospital group are of the highest standards and the latest CQC report rated our hospital standards as ‘good’ across all parameters. Our organisation has strong IT, operational, clinical governance and accountancy support. All colleagues are encouraged to feel empowered and to have an active voice on the management of their services \n Akessa Healthcare is, managed and run by clinicians. All colleagues are encouraged to feel empowered and to have an active voice on the management of their services. \n Our organisation has a strong IT, operational, clinical governance and accountancy support. \n \n The team at this hospital group takes great pride in what we do. The clinical outcomes at our hospitals are amongst the best in the world. The New Foscote Hospital was rated amongst the top 10 hospitals in UK, both private and NHS, for its patients’ experiences. \n \n \n The role: \n In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high standards of clinical patient care within the operating theatre department. This includes the recovery area and the repatriation of patients back to ward based areas. \n \n Core Responsibilities: \n\n • A ‘hands on’ role, leading by example\n, • Provide administrative, organisational and managerial leadership\n, • To work with the Theatre Director and Deputy Theatre Manager in the delivery, standards and management of patient care within the theatre suite.\n, • Recognise Consultant Surgeon’s key role and support them with their clinical and administrative assistance as required\n, • Maximise theatre utilisation across both theatres 6 days per week\n, • Ensure effective use of resources\n, • Harness the use of new technologies where appropriate\n, • Monitor and assist in the continued audit of patient outcomes\n, • Encourage, develop and enhance the skills, knowledge and clinical competencies of all theatre staff and of self\n, • Promote best evidence-based practice\n, • Apply and ensure others comply with legislation, policies and procedures\n, • Respect the patient’s dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs\n, • Lead the multi-disciplinary team, providing high quality pre and post-operative patient-centred care and customer service\n, • Provide guidance, support and clinical scrub expertise and leadership to the Theatre team\n, • Ensure that theatres are prepared for use on a daily basis in line with quality standards\n, • Comply with internal procedures to ensure equipment is maintained/serviced in line with manufacturer’s instructions, reporting any defects\n, • Ensure that all required documentation (legal, quality or other) is accurately maintained\n, • In accordance with policies and procedures, ensure that medicines administration and management is carried out appropriately\n, • Coordinate and maintain adequate stock levels of drugs, stores and implants liaising with the Theatre Manager and / Procurement\n, • Maintain effective communication across the hospital, including with patients, team members and consultants\n\n \n Who we are looking for: \n Essential \n\n • Registered with the NMC or HCPC.\n, • Strong clinical background as a Senior Scrub Practitioner in all types of surgery including but not limited to; general, orthopeadic, ENT, ophthalmic, cosmetic/plastic\n, • Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication\n, • Strong time management and organisational skills\n, • Ability to work flexibly, take accountability and respond to urgent matters in a calm, well-measured and informed manner\n, • Basic IT skills\n, • Ability to present information accurately, clearly and concisely\n\n \n Desirable \n\n • Surgical First Assistant trained/qualified\n, • Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication.\n, • Strong time management and organisational skills.\n, • Ability to work flexibly, take accountability and respond to urgent matters in a calm, well-measured and informed manner\n, • Ability to present information accurately, clearly and concisely.\n, • Basic IT skills\n\n Pay: From £55,000.00 per year \n Benefits: \n\n • Canteen\n, • Company pension\n, • Cycle to work scheme\n, • Discounted or free food\n, • Employee discount\n, • Employee mentoring programme\n, • Free flu jabs\n, • Free parking\n, • On-site gym\n, • On-site parking\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Referral programme\n, • Sick pay\n, • Store discount\n\n Work Location: In person

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