NHS Golden Jubilee
Clinical Nurse Manager - Theatres
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Clinical Nurse Manager - Theatres
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and inspirational Clinical Nurse Manager Theatres to join National Elective Services (NES). This is a pivotal senior nursing leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape, lead and continuously improve perioperative services within this National service.
Reporting to the Head of Nursing, you will provide professional leadership and accountability for the theatre department, driving excellence across safe, effective and personcentred care, in line with Scotland’s national quality ambitions.
It is an exciting time to join NHS Golden Jubilee University NationalHospital. As part of a significant investment we have expanded our hospital site to include new theatre provision. The department provides a national elective and heart and lung service to patients requiring surgery for cardiac, thoracic, general, colorectal, eyes and orthopaedic specialities including robotic surgery.
Working within a triumvirate leadership model, alongside the Theatre Service Manager and Clinical Directors, you will play a central role in operational delivery, workforce planning, quality improvement and strategic development of theatre services.
About The Role
As Clinical Nurse Manager Theatres, you will hold 24hour professional accountability for all perioperative areas, leading a large and diverse workforce of approximately 310 WTE staff.
You Will
Provide visible, valuesbased professional leadership across perioperative services Champion highquality, safe and compassionate care for patients and families Lead and support quality assurance, patient safety and clinical effectiveness programmes, including the Scottish Patient Safety Programme and 5 Steps to Safer Surgery Drive workforce development, succession planning and staff wellbeing within a fastpaced, highdemand environment Contribute to Boardwide nursing strategy, service redesign and national initiatives
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This role offers significant scope to influence practice locally and nationally, contributing to innovation, service transformation and the future shape of perioperative care in Scotland.
What We’re Looking For
You will be a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner, with:
Significant senior leadership and management experience in a relevant specialty Evidence of Master’s level study (or working towards) Proven track record in quality improvement, service redesign and patient safety Strong understanding of workforce planning, financial and resource management Experience of leading large multidisciplinary teams through change High levels of emotional intelligence, resilience and professional credibility
A management or leadership qualification and formal Quality Improvement training are desirable.
Why Join National Elective Services at the Golden Jubilee?
At Golden Jubilee, You’ll Be Part Of a Nationally Recognised Service Focused On Delivering Timely, Highquality Elective Care For Patients Across Scotland. We Offer
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A senior leadership role with real influence and impact Opportunities to shape local and national perioperative strategy and standards Strong professional networks and collaborative multidisciplinary working Commitment to flexible working, staff wellbeing and professional development
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are an ambitious, compassionate and forwardthinking perioperative leader who is motivated to deliver exceptional care while supporting and inspiring others, we would welcome your application.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact
NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.
This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.
NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.
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