Overview of Role
The Theatre Manager will lead and manage a team of nursing and support colleagues in the provision of patient centered, evidence based, quality patient care.The Theatre Manager is responsible for co-ordination and management of activity and resources within the Theatre, Endoscopy and CSSD department ensuring the provision of safe, quality assured, efficient service for patients and colleagues.
Duties & Responsibilities
* In consultation with CNM’s, Consultants and other disciplines, to implement and assess quality management programmes.
* To play a key role in developing services within the theatre and endoscopy department.
* To foster good working relationships between colleagues and other staff by maintaining high professional standards.
* Work within allocated resources through rigorous planning, monitoring and evaluation of all available resources.
* To work as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team promoting good teamwork and excellent patient care.
* Manage communication at departmental level and facilitate team building.
* Provide staff leadership and motivation which is conducive to good working relations and work performance.
* Manage all resources efficiently and effectively.
* Lead and implement change as required.
* Lead on the development of evidence-based policies and procedures to support best practice. Monitor as appropriate and lead on proactive improvement.
* To ensure that the staff development and induction programme for trained and untrained staff including students is in place for the clinical area.
* Identify opportunities for staff professional development in keeping with the requirements of the service.
* Lead on compliance with relevant accreditation standards, identifying and implementing opportunities for quality improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
* Be a registered general nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
* Must have 3 to 5 years’ experience in a leadership role within a theatre environment. Previous experience within a private healthcare setting would be advantageous
* Hold a qualification in Peri-operative Nursing
* Demonstrate leadership skills and ability to influence others
* Demonstrate knowledge and experience of quality audit/assurance systems
* Experience with clinical and professional practice development
* Have experience in change management
* Possess excellent communication skills
* Evidence of participation in an accreditation process would be desirable
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Waterford, CO. Waterford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Waterford
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