For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the atta.....
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. Senior Nurse:Quality and Safety:We seek a dynamic and experienced Senior Nurse, at a managerial level, to join our team at UCLH's Westmoreland Street Theatres. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective and safe delivery of services across theatres and other areas of the Division. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking nurse leader to provide clinical and professional leadership, promote excellence in patient care, and drive continuous improvement. Leadership and Management:The Senior Nurse will provide visionary leadership to nursing staff at all levels within the Division, ensuring high standards of nursing care and effective resource management. This role involves implementing the nursing and midwifery strategy, which focuses on modernising nursing roles according to patient and service needs, while maintaining a high standard of patient experience with a strong emphasis on dignity and compassion. Strategic Development:The post holder will collaborate with senior staff, including the Senior Matron who oversees nursing operations, the Operations Manager who handles logistical aspects, and the Divisional Clinical Director who sets the clinical direction. This collaboration is crucial to help shape the department's strategic direction and policy framework. The role also involves contributing to corporate objectives and maintaining effective governance. Active participation in the patient safety committee and support for Trust-wide initiatives are also key aspects. Quality Improvement:A continuous focus on improving service provision through current best practices is essential. The Senior Nurse will lead the Westmoreland Street theatres' reducing surgical harm steering group and develop safer surgery management portfolios. Supporting the implementation of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF), our comprehensive system for identifying, reporting, and responding to patient safety incidents, is also critical to this role. Project Management:The role requires establishing a transparent project management approach to safer surgery, maintaining robust project and communication plans, and managing multidisciplinary project groups to implement appropriate measures. Culture and Engagement:The Senior Nurse will share organisational learning to build awareness and capability across the healthcare sector. This includes publishing a quarterly newsletter to share divisional learning and improvements that enhance the team's culture of engagement. We assure you of a supportive work environment that values your contributions and fosters your professional growth, giving you a sense of security and confidence in your role. Patient Safety and Risk:Key responsibilities include supporting patient safety incident reviews related to safer surgery, managing corporate risk, and administering the surgical harm steering group. The role also includes arranging and coordinating meetings, tracking actions, and facilitating safety audits. Qualifications and Experience:Candidates must be registered Nurses with valid NMC registration and significant experience in a senior nursing role, preferably within a theatre setting. Demonstrated leadership and management skills, experience in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, and strong project management skills focused on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care are essential.
