Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 166-SS-6854965
- Employer
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital
- Town
- Chesterfield
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Sister/Lead Practitioner - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
As a leader of the multidisciplinary team within the Operating Department the post holder will play a vital role in the day to day operation and smooth running of the department. They will demonstrate leadership which will encourage and promote effective teamwork and provide clinical expertise in delegated areas of the Operating Department to ensure the highest possible standards of patient care.
Main duties of the job
The theatre service will be co-ordinated to ensure effective management of personnel and resources and they will support their own team of staff with regard to training and development ensuring that personal development plans are formulated and carried out and mandatory training is attended as and when required.
Working for our organisation
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful foundation trust with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standards of clinical quality, patient care and staff experience. The Trusts Together as One Strategy describes our organisational values and a pledge to support our people through compassionate and inclusive leadership.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is North Derbyshire's only acute District General Hospital, with 24 hour Emergency Department services; we're responsible for providing care and treatment to more than 400,000 people who live in our communities. We are modern, well resourced and in commuting distance of Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and close to the Peak District. The Care Quality Commission has rated the Trust as ‘Good’. Our vision is to provide exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people. We work closely with our partners across health and care as part of the Joined Up Care Derbyshire Integrated Care System.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
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Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Possess HE Diploma or Degree in Operating Department Practice (or equivalent) OR RGN 1st level
- Current NMC/HCPC Registration
- Experience of supporting all learners in practice
Desirable criteria
- Relevant Post Basic Course/Equivalent
- Appropriate management course
- Diploma/Degree
- Relevant teaching qualification/ mentorship module
- RGN with relevant anaesthetic qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum 2 years recent ongoing experience in a related area. Broad range of theatre/PACU experience
- Experience of documentation & record keeping
- Evidence of achievements in previous posts
- Works within current code of practice laid down by the NMC/HCPC
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supervising other staff & delegating duties & ensuring staff development
- Experience of utilising operating department IT management systems (e.g. ORMIS)
- Experience of carrying out appraisals for junior staff
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good communication and interpersonal skills & ability to work within and lead a multidisciplinary team
- Management/leadership skills
- Commitment to participate in teaching other team members & supporting all students in the operating department
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Knowledge of equality & diversity, clinical governance, infection control & clinical supervision and how these relate to the role
- Able to effectively manage resources (both human & material)
- Ability to problem-solve and adapt to changing situations and to support staff in these types of situations
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of audit/research/clinical effectiveness
- Contribution to change/ involvement in working parties/ groups to effect change & service improvement
- Involvement in/ experience of recruitment & selection procedures for junior staff
- Understanding/ experience of managing health & attendance
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Approachable
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Professional image & promotes professionalism amongst all staff
- Reliable
- Ability to manage own workload and prioritise tasks
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
- Donna Botham
- Job title
- Department Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01246 516262
- Additional information
Steve Jones - Department Leader
email: Steven Jones [email protected]
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