Job Description

Conquest theatres Hastings has an opportunity for a permanent Band 6 Deputy Lead Practitioner within the Gynaecology, Obstetrics and ENT team.

We are looking for a positive role model with a good understanding of our trust values and management structure to enhance our team. Caring for both adult and paediatric patients within a modern progressive department comprising various specialities including: General surgery, Orthopaedics, Breast surgery, ENT, Gynaecology and obstetrics.

To be successful applicants will need to show evidence of effective communication skills, sound clinical skills and the ability to work on their own initiative. We are looking for good negotiators with organisational abilities and effective team leader skills. They must be able to demonstrate their ability to focus on efficient and evidence based clinical practice and promote excellent patient care.

Candidates must demonstrate enthusiasm and willingness towards innovation and progression within our field and be aware of national and local topics which influence the service we provide.

The successful candidate will also participate in managing and assisting in the running of the department and will be allocated personal roles and responsibilities to assist the Matron with the management of the rest of the team. A knowledge of Datix, Health Roster and staff management is an advantage.

The Gynae and obstetrics team in Theatres at the Conquest Hospital has an opportunity for a permanent Band 6 Deputy Lead Practitioner.

We are looking for a positive role model with a good understanding of our trust values and management structure to enhance our team. Caring for both adult and paediatric patients within a modern progressive department comprising of 9 main theatres specialising in General surgery, Orthopaedics, Breast surgery, ENT, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Endoscopy and Obstetrics.

To be successful applicants will need to show evidence of effective communication skills, sound clinical skills and the ability to work on their own initiative. We are looking for good negotiators with organizational abilities and effective team leader skills. They must be able to demonstrate their ability to focus on efficient and evidence based clinical practice and promote excellent patient care.

Candidates must demonstrate enthusiasm and willingness towards innovation and progression within our field and be aware of national and local topics which influence the service we provide.

The successful candidate will also participate in managing and assisting in the running of the department and will be allocated personal roles and responsibilities to assist the Matron with the management of the rest of the team.

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

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If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

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