Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

As the Cardiac Theatre Team Leader, you will:

Be the clinical expert: Uphold and elevate the standards of patient care within our cardiac theatres, ensuring every patient receives the highest quality treatment.

Empower your team: Lead and inspire a diverse team of healthcare professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. You will guide your team in refining their knowledge, skills, and behaviours to achieve optimal performance.

Champion compliance: Ensure that our practices adhere to the most rigorous local, national, and international policies and guidelines, safeguarding the well-being of our patients and staff.

Exemplify professionalism: Serve as a role model for your team, embodying the values of our organization and cultivating a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to care.

Drive our vision forward: Actively contribute to the strategic goals of the wider care group and trust, playing a vital role in shaping the future of cardiac theatre care.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Your roles and responsibilities:

Lead and inspire: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leading inter-professional teams in developing knowledge, ideas, and innovative work practices.

Clinical expertise and patient care: Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate personalized, patient-centred care, while acting as a clinical expert and mentor to colleagues.

Drive quality and safety: Lead on standard setting, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical governance, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practice and Trust policies.

Manage and develop your team: Line manage direct reports, including all aspects of recruitment, retention, performance, and create a supportive environment for learning and growth.

Resource management and service improvement: Coordinate resources to ensure safe and efficient patient care, actively identify and implement service improvements, and manage budgets effectively.

Who we're looking for:

A seasoned leader: A senior theatre practitioner who not only understands the demands of a growing service but thrives in a dynamic environment. You'll work alongside another Team Leader, leading a diverse team with a collaborative spirit.

A clinical expert in cardiac surgery: You possess a deep understanding of clinical best practices and a passion for ensuring optimal resource utilization while delivering exceptional patient care in both adult and congenital cardiac surgeries.

A lifelong learner and mentor: You embrace new knowledge and are eager to share your insights with your team, fostering a supportive and professional learning environment.

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for cardiac theatre care, we encourage you to join our dedicated team.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

• Registered ODP / nurse
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience
• Experience at band 6 level
• Provide evidence of Leading learning in practice
• Provide evidence of Support colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
• Provide evidence of Supporting /managing and supervision a range of learnings in practice
• Aware of current NHS and professional issuess
• Ability to network and build relationships within and across professions
• Experience of developing nursing and allied health profession / perioperative practice
• Current Cardiac Theatre Experience
• Evidence of Formal Management Training

Desirable criteria

• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
• Commenced MSc Academic Pathway
• Multi skilled in more than one area of speciality
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Sound leadership and effective role modelling capabilities
• Trained in Congenital Cardiac Surgery
• Extensive experience in Cardiac Surgery

Skills and competencies

Essential criteria

• Interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Communication
• Team development
• Workforce planning
• Leadership
• General IT skills
• Budget management
• Leadership
• General IT skills
• Budget management
• Diplomacy

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/   Information on Southampton as a place to live and enjoy

https://www.uhs-vle.co.uk/   See what fantastic training and development we have on offer at UHS

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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