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- 250 Euston Road
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- NW1 2PG
- Contact Number
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open_in_new JobsLead Clinical Practice Facilitator (CPF) – Scrub and Robotics
Accepting applications until: 26-Oct-2025 22:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 26-Oct-2025 22:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- University College London Hospital
- Address
- 235 Euston Road
- Town
- London
- Postcode
- NW1 2BU
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £56,276 - £63,176 Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 7)
Specialty
- Main area
- Operating theatres
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the UCLH Theatre and Anaesthesia team as a Lead Theatre Practitioner with a main focus of leading on the development and training of our theatre scrub practitioners.
As Lead Theatre Practitioner you must have a good knowledge and experience in perioperative practice and an excellent understanding of peri-anaesthesia care.
In order to practice the role, you must be an Operating Department Practitioner registered with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) OR a NMC registered Nurse (with appropriate and accredited post-graduate anaesthetic module/course).
You will be required to function effectively as a leader of the peri-operative team to ensure the provision of an efficient and high-quality surgical service. You must be organised, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience of supervising a multi-disciplinary team providing the highest standard of patient care across a varied caseload.
You must be motivated and enthusiastic, as well as the ability to work well under pressure and flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment, as well as promoting, maintaining and monitoring standards in accordance with the guidelines of the NMC/HCPC and CQC.
Evidence of leading teams, engagement in recruitment and retention activities and supervising students / supporting programmes of learning.
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Monitor the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including admission and discharge planning for patient and promoting best evidence-based practice. You will supervise and support members of the staff ensuring that all staff can provide the highest standard of care.
To take charge of the Division in the absence of Senior Nurse following performance review against the agreed KSF outline and progression through the first gateway
To participate in clinical supervision programmes as appropriate and teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor to junior theatre practitioners and others.
To demonstrate leadership skills and experience in the management of the department and provide high level of specialist clinical leadership.
Support the training and development programme initiated by the Division to ensure staff members achieve their full potential.
Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
Ensure E-rota and electronic patient records are implemented and used to their full potential.
To maintain a visible presence in the ward /department, undertake clinical work as needed.
In addition you must have:
Registration with the Health Professions Council or a NMC registered Nurse Evidence of leading a team within a clinical environment. Proven experience of managing change within a clinical setting . Demonstrates a good working knowledge and compliance with CQC Standards
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
· University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
· National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
· Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
· University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
· Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
· University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
· The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
· University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor’s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.
You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
For further support on submitting an application please refer to the NLPSS Applicant Toolkit: https://royalfree.pagetiger.com/cuuomnr/1
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level registered nurse/ODP
- Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor (SSSA) Training or equivalent Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of study at FHEQ level 6
Desirable criteria
- Management / Leadership course
- Research module
- Teaching/Assessing qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in a practice development role (clinical practice facilitator) or as senior staff nurse or ODP (band 6 or above) in scrub
- Significant experience as a scrub practitioner
- Demonstrated experience working as a mentor or learning facilitator in the perioperative setting
- Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating teaching and training initiatives in a collaborative manner across different platforms
- Experience in leading and managing teams within scrub
Desirable criteria
- Experience in managing data and generating reports
Communication
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including electronic formats
- Formal presentation skills
- Experience of liaising with external partners, across traditional boundaries
- Demonstrated awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of writing business cases and reports
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Experience in supporting others’ personal development
- Demonstrated evidence of own professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated portfolio
- Able to demonstrate decision-making skills
- Experience of managing complex situations
- Able to prioritise objectives and workload
Service Improvement and Quality
Essential criteria
- Demonstrated ability to apply audit processes
- Participation in developing policies and protocols
- Evidence of participation in quality improvement projects
Learning and Development
Essential criteria
- In-depth understanding of relevant national professional and PD issues
- Able to design, deliver and evaluate training programmes
People and Financial Management
Essential criteria
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate staff
- Skill-mix and workforce planning skills
Desirable criteria
- Budgetary management skills
- Awareness of costings/finance-related negotiations in project work
Capacity and Capability
Essential criteria
- Capacity to undertake relevant clinical work in scrub
- Evidence of cross-boundary working
- Evidence of capability to deliver teaching and training activity across different platforms
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jasper Ballecer
- Job title
- Senior Nurse for Theatres Education
- Email address
- [email protected]
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