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Barts Health NHS Trust

Dec 17

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need substantial Band 6 Team Leader experience in Neuro/Spine scrub, clinical supervision skills, budget management, leadership, and a focus on improving care standards.
  • You will lead a theatre scrub team, ensure high patient care standards, manage operations, supervise practices, support staff development, and maintain a clean, respectful environment.

Requirements

  • Substantial experience as a Band 6 Team Leader in recent Neuro and Spine elective and Trauma scrub within an acute hospital setting
  • Ability to provide clinical supervision and develop team members
  • Professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards of professional practice and standards of care
  • Experience in effective and efficient operational day to day management of the practice setting
  • Ability to manage a devolved budget ensuring efficient and effective use of physical and human resources
  • Take ultimate responsibility for the standard of the environment within his/her identified area of responsibility
  • Accessible and visible to staff, patients and visitors
  • Act as professional role models and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience in clinical practice, audit, research and teaching to set, monitor and continuously improve standards of care and patient experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support a team of theatre scrub professionals, ensuring high standards of patient care are delivered to those admitted via the emergency and trauma pathways.
  • Provide clinical supervision and develop team members to ensure they possess the skills and attributes required to support the trauma service in a safe environment at The Royal London Hospital.
  • Responsible for effective and efficient operational day to day management of the practice setting, including standards of care, budget management and control, clinical governance staff development and training.
  • Professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards of professional practice and standards of care.
  • Provide professional clinical leadership within a defined practice setting and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members within the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Undertake and supervise clinical practice, audit, research and teaching to set, monitor and continuously improve standards of care and patient experience.
  • Accountable for managing and developing team performance, managing a devolved budget ensuring efficient and effective use of physical and human resources.
  • Take ultimate responsibility for the standard of the environment within his/her identified area of responsibility, ensuring patients’ needs are met and staff maintain cleanliness as defined by national standards.
  • Accessible and visible to staff, patients and visitors and ensure that patients are treated with respect and dignity.
  • Act as professional role models and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi-disciplinary team within the area for which accountable for.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Scrub Team Leader?

The main responsibilities include leading and supporting a team of theatre scrub professionals, ensuring high standards of patient care, providing clinical supervision and team development, managing day-to-day operations, and maintaining standards of care and governance.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

Candidates should have substantial experience as a Band 6 Team Leader in recent Neuro and Spine elective and Trauma scrub within an acute hospital setting, along with relevant professional qualifications in theatre practice.

How many theatres does the Royal London Hospital operate?

The Royal London Hospital operates 21 state-of-the-art theatres dedicated to a range of elective and emergency specialties.

Will the Scrub Team Leader be involved in training and developing staff?

Yes, the Scrub Team Leader will be responsible for developing team members and ensuring they possess the necessary skills and attributes to support the trauma service.

What is the vision of Barts Health as an organization?

Barts Health aims to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to patients.

How does Barts Health promote inclusion within the workplace?

Barts Health is committed to promoting inclusion, ensuring that every staff member has a sense of belonging and that differences are valued, cultivated, and supported in the working environment.

Who can I contact for more information or an informal visit about this position?

For further details or an informal visit, you can contact Sean Semple, Matron, at sean.semple1@nhs.net.

Is previous experience in trauma and neurosurgery necessary for this role?

Yes, substantial experience in Neuro and Spine elective and Trauma scrub is necessary for the role, which is critical to leading the team effectively.

What kind of support will the Scrub Team Leader provide to the multi-disciplinary team?

The Scrub Team Leader will provide professional clinical leadership, direction, and inspirational support to all members of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high standards of care.

Are there opportunities for clinical practice, audit, and research in this role?

Yes, the post holder will undertake and supervise clinical practice, as well as engage in audit, research, and teaching to continuously improve standards of care and patient experience.

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Barts Health NHS Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Barts Health NHS Trust operates several major hospitals in East London, providing comprehensive healthcare services including emergency care, surgery, and specialist treatments. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and improve health outcomes for the community they serve. Their purpose is to ensure that every patient receives the best possible treatment and support, fostering health and well-being across the diverse populations in their care.