Deputy Team Leader - Theatres

The Post Holder will support the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate the NNUH PRIDE values ( People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence). To exercise leadership by personal example, fostering good interpersonal relationships and encouraging high staff morale Co-ordinate and communicate the placement of appropriate personnel/skills across the department and other areas in the Trust, including in the event of untoward incidents e.g. MAJAX. Undertake designated responsibilities in the event of a MAJAX in accordance with trust guidelines Participate in the management of resources in the clinical area within the agreed budget. Implement Trust and directorate evidence based policies and guidelines Able to interpret changes in patient physical signs and take appropriate action. Cardiac and Respiratory arrest and resuscitation of
patients. Responsible for assembling specialised medical equipment ready for use on patients e.g. compartment syndrome monitoring. Ensure that the care of all patients is assessed, planned, implemented, evaluated, and appropriately documented. Deliver a high quality service for all patients within sphere of responsibility Act as role model and be a credible practitioner within the clinical area Initiate and participate in quality initiatives with the aim of improving patient care, promote evidence based practice and implement action plans as necessary Contribute towards establishing and implementing policy, processes, guidelines and standards that directly effects own area of work, other disciplines and other departments throughout the Trust. Also ensuring that the policy documents are updated and made available to all staff. Please see the attached job description for full details.