Job summary
Employer heading
Maternity Theatre Coordinator - Cross Site
Band 7
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values
Job overview
We are looking for one Band 7 Nurse to lead a small team of Band 5 Maternity Theatre Nurses at Epsom and St Helier Maternity units. The role of the Band 7 Maternity Theatre Coordinator is integral to the smooth running of the elective theatre list on the Delivery suites at Epsom and St Helier hospitals and is integral to the reputation the department has as a caring, professional and proactive environment. The role will be a cross site role, will incorporate both patient care and staff management alongside trust requirements for standards.
Main duties of the job
The expectations within this job description will be met through professional leadership, clinical management, hands on clinical practice, education and training, and research.
The post holder will:
- Work clinically as theatre scrub and recovery nurse
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Manage elective C/S theatre list and all activities in maternity theatre, working closely with the matron and obstetric lead for the service
- Order and ensure theatre equipment and resources are appropriately managed
- Train and supervise new midwives/nurses with theatre scrubbing
The post holder will assist in setting the standards of clinical practice, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, and will monitor patient outcomes.
The post holder will have ongoing responsibility for the operational effectiveness of their designated clinical area, being present in their clinical area, in conjunction with the Clinical Matron.
Working for our organisation
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see JD for full details of the position - the role is is characterised by these principle role functions:
- Clinical Practice
- Advanced Clinical skills
- Professional leadership and management
- Education research training and development
- Human Resources
Person specification
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant operating theatre experience
- Clinically competent in scrubbing
Desirable criteria
- Experience of Managing a ward environment
Education, Formal Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse
- Experience of working in theatres
- Mentorship or equivalent qualification
Desirable criteria
- Experience of leading a team
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mary Willocks
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07741078982
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