Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 331-W13370225
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- WGH
- Town
- Kendal
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Lead Theatre - Ophthalmic Scrub
NHS AfC: Band 6
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
This post is only open to current employees of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay.
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust covers a large geographical area which encompasses the Furness peninsula, the city of Lancaster and the Lake District. We provide a comprehensive range of acute and support hospital services to a population of 350,000 based around Morecambe Bay.
The Westmoreland General Hospital, Operating Theatre Department comprises of six operating theatres, undertaking a variety of elective surgical specialties such as Breast, Max Fax, Ophthalmics, Urology, General and orthopaedics.
Main duties of the job
We are delighted to offer a suitably qualified and experienced Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner the opportunity to join our Leadership Team to support and manage established multidisciplinary teams as an Ophthalmic Clinical Leader within the theatre team.
You will have Leadership responsibilities for a Theatre Team, a designated theatre and be allocated other management duties. You will provide effective leadership and support to all grades of staff, work within the multidisciplinary teams and undertake the role of the clinical coordinator as required.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Band 6
Essential criteria
- Current NMC/HCPC registration
- Min experience of 2 years at band 5
- responsible for own CPD training
- IT skills essential
- Adhered to local and Trust policies
- Effective communication
- Knowledge of different areas of perioperative practices
- Good organisation skills
Desirable criteria
- Flexible approach to work
- Support equality, diversity and rights
- Aware of responsibilties in line with data protection
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Jennifer Mitchell
- Job title
- Clinical Theatre Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01539 715100
- Additional information
Clinical theatre Manager Amanda Mrudock and Jennifer Mitchell 01539 715100
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