University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Deputy Team Leader Theatres (Registered Nurse / ODP)
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Deputy Team Leader - Trauma Theatre at UHL
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We are looking for a new Deputy Team Leader to join our busy and dynamic Trauma Theatre at UHL.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership role, working closely with the Band 7 to support the safe and effective running of our service. In this fast-paced environment, patient safety is at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for individuals who can lead by example, role model high standards of practice, and inspire confidence within the team.
Theatre experience is essential, as you will play a key role in coordinating day-to-day theatre activity, supporting colleagues, and maintaining the high standards expected across the Trust, while also working clinically alongside the Trauma team.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Supporting the Band 7 with the operational management of the theatre
- Promoting a strong safety culture
- Ensuring compliance with Trust and national standards
- Mentoring and supporting staff
- Contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment
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This opportunity is ideal for those who are passionate about developing their leadership skills and making a real impact within a supportive, high-performing trauma team.
- Visible clinical expertise, leading multi-disciplinary teams daily to provide direction, effective and inspirational leadership within the area of responsibility.
- Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based care to patients.
- Coordination and supervision of staff involved in all aspects of clinical duties
- Deputise and manage the clinical area in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader
- Participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the team.
- Actively contribute to the improvement of services and quality of care provision to meet the needs of patients, service users, and their families.
- Act as a role model; mentoring, teaching, assessing, and supporting students/learners on placement and participate in the education, development, and mentorship of other staff.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
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Our Goals
- High-quality care for all
- Being a great place to work
- Partnerships for impact
- Research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- We are compassionate
- We are proud
- We are inclusive
- We are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Joanna Nikolic
- Job title: Matron
- Email address: joanna.nikolic@nhs.net
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