Deputy Team Leader - Orthopaedics Scrub, Theatres Ashford

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Ashford · £41957.00 to £50387.00 · onsite This is an exciting time to join Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with dedicated Surgical Hub Ashford Hospital/ elective centre. We are seeking an exceptional and experienced motivated Orthopaedic Scrub Practitioner who is proactive, self-motivated, has very strong interpersonal skills, and a vision for service improvement to join as a deputy team leader. You will be expected to actively support, coordinate and assist in the management and delivery of high-quality care to patients during the peri-operative phase of their care. As a Deputy Team Leader you will be expected to demonstrate being an excellent role model, and have the skills and knowledge to be an effective leader. Main duties of the job You will work closely with the Team Leaders and Theatre Coordinator in the establishment of a good working environment and in making the most effective/efficient use of staff, supplies and services. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate that they have a high level organisational skills including time management, the ability to confidently prioritise and organise clinical and managerial responsibilities. You will also be expected to participate in the effective clinical leadership and management of the team, including supporting and developing junior and new members of the team; and be committed to delivering a high-quality service to ensure patient care, safety and experience is the best it can be. Job responsibilities You should have an excellent all around knowledge and skill to cover different theatres team leading Orthopaedic theatre list and organising instruments/consumables and managing day to day operations to ensure that patient safety and infection control standards are maintained. Applicants must have a level of management skills including time management, prioritization and organizational skills and the ambition to develop themselves and others. You will need excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong belief in providing the best patient centred care possible. You will be expected to help maintain high standards of practice and act as a role model to your team. Take personal responsibility to maintain own continuous professional development and safe work practice. You will be required to demonstrate leadership and supervision of others carrying out all aspects of the caring process. Benefits The full range of NHS benefits & discounts.