Band 7 Team leader: Trauma and Orthopaedics

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The senior sister / charge nurse / ODP will provide leadership to a team of registered nurses and health care workers in the delivery of clinically effective, high-quality care with responsibility for standards ofpatient care and safety. The post holder will be responsible for pro-active management of both the patients and team as part of the multi-disciplinary team within their clinical area. The post holder will provide nursing an operational management ensuring a high-quality service with effective use of resources within the department. The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the trauma and orthopaedic surgical speciality within main theatres and DSUThe senior sister / charge nurse / ODP will provide leadership to a team of registered nurses and health care workers in the delivery of clinically effective, high-quality care with responsibility for standards of patient care and safety. The post holder will be responsible for pro-active management of both the patients and team as part of the multi-disciplinary team within their clinical area. The post holder will provide nursing and operational management ensuring a high-quality service with effective use of resources within the department. The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the trauma and orthopaedic surgical specialties within main theatres and DSU.Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and LeadershipKingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country – close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in ’patient-focused’ care, day surgery and maternity services.Health and Wellbeing & Staff BenefitsThe Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance. -Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 – Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year. -HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.Trust ValuesThey AreKingston Hospital NHS Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them.

• Caring- Safe - Responsible - Value Each Other

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Francisco Suarez Job title: Band 7 team leader: trauma and orthopaedics Email address: francisco.suarez@nhs.net