Paul Knox Email & Phone Number

Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

As a senior, experienced theatre practitioner, I lead and am responsible for the development of the digital and information services across MSE theatres working collaboratively across the Trust to improve theatre productivity and efficiency. Promote communication to provide a collaborative relationship with nursing executives, specialist nursing representatives and across all professional groups at local level to determine clinical standards and requirementsResponsible for… Show more As a senior, experienced theatre practitioner, I lead and am responsible for the development of the digital and information services across MSE theatres working collaboratively across the Trust to improve theatre productivity and efficiency. Promote communication to provide a collaborative relationship with nursing executives, specialist nursing representatives and across all professional groups at local level to determine clinical standards and requirementsResponsible for leading and supporting the profiling of activity demand and capacity ensuring that Theatre Services provide the maximum service to patients.Lead a supportive culture that encourages Theatre staff to work collaboratively in evaluating current and best practice and to identify and implement ways to improve care.Explore and implement new approaches to meet productivity and efficiency within theatresUsing clinical data from multiple sources to analyse and use professional judgement in the care planning and onward progression of patients through their care pathway.Obtain data and information from multiple sources internally and external to compare service delivery options which will inform service development decisions and present options.Collect, analyse and interpret Theatre capacity and skill mix and implement actions to maintain a safe, efficient and effective service and support workforce planning within the Trust.Identify priorities for service development and ensure investment in services that are a priority for patients.Collect, analyse and present findings regarding Theatre services and performance to Senior Management and implement agreed actions to improve service delivery.Develop strategies and project plan statistical information to contribute to the long term planning and strategy of the Division. Effectively problem solve data/information inaccuracies Show less

The fellowship aims to advance improvements in care for our patients, communities, and staff. Itprovides the opportunity to adopt new ideas, approaches and tools in local services, with comprehensive support and structure to mitigate risks.To develop and test innovations in relevant and appropriate services across the msb group, and the wider Mid & South Essex Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (STP).

Provide key strategic oversight for the emergency and elective theatre areas, ensuring the delivery of high quality, safe and effective patient care is delivered within clinical areas and across the Trust. Provide and develop high quality data reporting for theatre scheduling including but not limited to theatre utilisation and patient cancellation data. Responsible to ensuring appropriate list utilisation and escalation to service managers / clinicians to reduce waiting… Show more Provide key strategic oversight for the emergency and elective theatre areas, ensuring the delivery of high quality, safe and effective patient care is delivered within clinical areas and across the Trust. Provide and develop high quality data reporting for theatre scheduling including but not limited to theatre utilisation and patient cancellation data. Responsible to ensuring appropriate list utilisation and escalation to service managers / clinicians to reduce waiting lists.Work closely with the Team/ Unit leaders and the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and liaising with other services and directorates, you will ensure maximum safe, effective, care, managing patient flow and experience through their services and ensuring sensitivity to patient’s needs and ethnic requirements.Jointly responsible for developing digital and data capabilities for patient benefits within Theatres. Show less

Named budget holder and authorised signatory for financial resources.Responsible for the information governance and the completeness of data.Managing a team of nurses/ODPs and Liaising with ITU, HDU and areas requiring specialist nursing.Demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post registration academic study, clinical, leadership and management development. Work and act as a role model for professional practice and… Show more Named budget holder and authorised signatory for financial resources.Responsible for the information governance and the completeness of data.Managing a team of nurses/ODPs and Liaising with ITU, HDU and areas requiring specialist nursing.Demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post registration academic study, clinical, leadership and management development. Work and act as a role model for professional practice and leadership.Worked closely with the Matron, Head of Theatres, Associate Chief Nurse and Clinicians in embedding the principles of Clinical Governance in order to maintain / improve and develop high standards of patient care, and thereby ensuring that the patients are treated with dignity and respect.Place the patient’s experience at the core of service delivery through implementation and continued monitoring of clinical standards and patient satisfaction surveys.Work collaboratively with the PALS and Patient Forums to investigate and resolve patient concerns/ complaints, involving ward staff in developing action plans and progress development meetings.Actively implement initiatives outlined within the Trust’s local Nursing and Midwifery Strategy and where relevant take the lead for relevant projectsTo ensure that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments, evidence based guidance and is based on sound nursing audit and research, identifying opportunities for the promotion and participation in such activities.Empower team members to enhance patient care and future succession planning within team structure. Show less

Broomfield Hospital

Broomfield Hospital

Anglia Ruskin University

Postgraduate Medical Institute

I worked within the world class high-fidelity simulation centre that opened in September 2011. The suite consists of 2 simulation laboratories housing a family of physiologically responsive wireless mannequins, including an adult male, a pregnant female, a 5-year-old child, a 1-year-old infant and a neonate. The suite's versatile design supports training of different professionals in a variety of simulated environments - from a patient's home to the intensive care unit and beyond.

L3 Data Citizen Apprenticeship, Data Processing, Pass

Activities and Societies: Efficiently prepare and analyse data Visualise and present actionable data-driven insights Proficiently use.

Operating Department Practice, Nvq Level 3

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