Theatre lead nurse / ODP | Barts Health NHS Trust

We have 2 Theatres co-located in Maternity part of Delivery Suite. There is a 3-bed recovery area and 1 separate anaesthetic room between the 2 theatres.

The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the department, including budgetary awareness, clinical governance, staff development and training. The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi-disciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable for.

The post holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the department; including budgetary awareness, clinical governance, staff development and training. The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi-disciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable for. The post holder will be involved in the development of protocols / guidelines and patient information.

We are looking for a Dynamic Maternity Theatre Band 7 lead at Whipps Cross Maternity theatres. This is an ideal post for an experienced Scrub nurse, Recovery nurse or ODP/ anaesthetic Nurse.

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