Clinical leader (Orthopaedics)

Orthopaedic Clinical Leader:

Tunbridge Wells Hospital tendersglobal.net Theatre tendersglobal.net Permanent tendersglobal.net Full time

Up to £52,500.00 per annum, dependent on experience
37.5 hours per week

As the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity, we exist to look after the nation’s health. We’re working to create the highest standard of care – and it starts with you. By supporting colleagues and simply being there when it matters, you’ll help us create the best possible patient experience.

We are looking for an Orthopaedic Clinical Leader for our Hospital to help us build a healthier nation. You’re registered with the appropriate governing body and you have the relevant qualifications and post registration in surgery/anaesthetics experience, including as a Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner. With strong clinical leadership, you will guide your team a shared vision promoting innovation and sustainability. As a clinical leader, you will have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team, knowledge and understanding of running a smooth & effective department equipment is also essential.

As an Orthopaedic Clinical Leader:

Ensure the efficient running of the orthopaedic team, support and Deputise for the Clinical Head of Department (as required).

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the MDT , Consultants and Patients

Enthusiastic and motivated with a strong “can do” attitude that replicates your own desire to succeed

Co-ordinate activity and be responsible for patient care and safety

Be instrumental to the patient experience, ensuring seamless, personalised care

Apply your knowledge and skills in assessment, care planning and delivery

Champion a supportive, enabling working culture on the ward, promoting staff safety and education

Have SFA or SCP experience

As our Clinical Leader, you will:

Conduct and organize the Orthopaedic Clinical and the wider team within theatre, which include the smooth running of the theatre lists and organizing booking forms and assisting sessions in theatres

Work collaboratively and flexibly across the theatre suites to accommodate the service demands of each department, which include Endoscopy, General, Orthopaedics, Gynae, ENT, Recovery and Anaesthetics

Promote effective clinical risk management and governance within the department, including safety and risk management, quality improvement and ensure policies and procedure, to enhance patient care and service delivery.

Have extensive knowledge required for dealing with audits and equipment.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of surgical techniques and associated equipment

Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development.

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what’s important to you.

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital.

The Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital are recognised for their friendly atmosphere, clinical expertise, and high standards of care.

Our purpose-built hospital has been established since 1968. With 40 en-suite bedrooms, a busy outpatients and pre-assessment departments. We also provide a diagnostic imaging service (MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Mammography and X-ray), pathology, paediatric unit, surgical recovery ward, cancer care unit, 3 state of the art operating theatres and physiotherapy services.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

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It starts with you.