Overview

We currently have an opportunity for a dynamic, flexible and self-motivated RN / RODP to join our theatre team at the Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in the position of Practice Development Team Lead for the theatre department.

This role is ideal for those who are ready for a challenge and enjoy working in a busy environment. The range of elective and emergency surgery performed is varied and demanding. Our surgeons are at the forefront of laparoscopic and robotic surgery and run international courses through our Minimal Access Therapies Training Unit (MATTU), which is recognised as a centre of excellence created for the teaching of innovative laparoscopic surgical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead practice development for pre-registration learners, post registration learners and health care support workers.
• Provide clinical management, advice, support and teaching to all relevant personnel within the theatre environment.
• To be a clinical specialist in the field of perioperative practice.
• To lead, manage, encourage and direct theatre team members to promote evidence based clinical practice, ensuring the provision of a high quality and cost effective service to patients and service users.

About Royal Surrey

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Contact for further details

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Doreen Contreras
Job title: Theatre Operations Manager
Email address: doreengrace.contreras@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01483 571122

If you would like further information about this post, please telephone 01483 571122 - Doreen Contreras, Theatre Operations Manager (extn 4335)