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Guildford, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Accomplished, trusted and highly-skilled Theatre Manager and Senior Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) offering a diverse and progressive international career spanning over 20 years working in NHS, private and military hospital settings. Demonstrates broad experience across multiple disciplines including anaesthetics, endoscopy, recovery and scrub as Anaesthetic Lead and Senior ODP; combined with a commitment to delivering consistently high standards of patient care, quality and operational excellence. A persuasive and confident communicator able to build, manage and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, managers and patients. Recognised as being a trusted and motivational people manager with expertise in recruiting, leading, coordinating, training and developing colleagues in line with best practicesAreas of Expertise:• Hospital Theatre Operations Management• Cosmetic, Emergency, ENT, Gastrointestinal, General, Orthopaedics, Trauma & Vascular Surgery• Major Trauma and Mass Casualty Management• Patient Care, Clinical Governance and Best Practice• Patient and Manual Handling Training Delivery• Team Leadership, Training, Mentoring and Coaching• Relationship Management and Communication• Stakeholder and Manager Engagement Notable Achievements Currently involved in the planning of a complex and critical redevelopment and extension programme for Weymouth Street Hospital as a key member of the planning team, with the aim of maximising service availability and performance Played a pivotal role in reducing monthly agency costs from £29.5k in January 2018 to £3.8k in January 2019 for Weymouth Street Hospital through improving recruitment processes and re-training staff to work in multi-disciplined roles. Additionally reduced monthly bank staff costs by 50% since 2017 by increasing the number of permanent staff Successfully facilitated the development of regenerative orthopaedic procedures involving stem cell treatment

Chertsey, England, United Kingdom

 Oversaw the day to day activities across the Anaesthetics, Scrub (primarily Orthopaedics), Endoscopy and Recovery departments with ownership for leading, mentoring and developing staff ensuring mandatory training was up to date Appointed as the BMI Surgical First Assistant for multiple specialities including laparoscopic procedures and additionally deputised for theatre managers during periods of absence with accountability for planning rotas and theatre schedules Delivered manual handling training to colleagues in the hospital as the sole trainer and provided trusted mentoring and support to Anaesthetic Nurse training and mentorship candidates EBME Account Manager ensured operating theatres and equipment were prepared, maintained, serviced and repaired as required, whilst additionally monitoring and re-stocking anaesthetic stock and drug supplies

Reading, United Kingdom

 Primarily accountable for leading, coordinating and supporting the end to end set up of the Circle Hospital in Reading, with ownership for setting up and overseeing the Laser Theatre and Theatre Sentinel Node Facility Played a pivotal role in managing and resolving complex issues and problems associated with the establishment and commissioning of a new theatre and hospital facility

Chertsey, Surrey

I joined The Runnymede Hospital, Chertsey, as a SODP employed in a Multi-disciplined Role covering Anaesthetics, Scrub, (mainly Orthopaedic), SFA, Endoscopy and Recovery. I was also employed in an Orthopaedic Lead Role in conjunction with the Orthopaedic Sister. April 2008 I was promoted to Principal ODP with the additional responsibilities for the day to day organisation of the Anaesthetic Department including rota, appraisals, interviewing prospective theatre staff applicants. Deputies for theatre management in their absence, routinely the senior theatre practitioner organising theatre staff, ensuring there is correct skill mix for the changing situations, i.e. sickness, list overruns, additional and emergency cases. Ensuring the theatre runs smoothly and efficiently.

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I transferred to the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC), commenced my training as an Operating Department Practitioner, qualifying in October 1999. On Completion of my Mentorship Course, I was employed in a management, supervisory, advisory role for both Mentorship Candidates and Military Student ODP’s. Principal ODP of a multinational theatre team, on an operational tour of Iraq. Since qualification, I have been posted twice to Frimley Park Hospital, Camberley and once to 22 Field Hospital, Aldershot. I have also deployed to Kosovo, Afghanistan, Kuwait and 2 tours of Iraq, gaining extensive experience in major trauma.Key Military Achievements Awarded the ‘Order of St John (SBStJ)’ for charity work conducted during military career whilst on operational tour in Iraq. This award was only presented to one army personnel per annum Spearheaded the successful end to end restructuring of theatre equipment and logistics for the field hospital for Gulf War II, whilst supporting the hospital’s transportation to a new site and managing the theatre department  Exemplary military career, Awarded 8 military medals including Oder of St John and Long Service Good Conduct.

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The Second Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment. Deployed on four operational tours of North Ireland, Operational Tours of Kuwait and Bosnia.