About this role
Job summary Orthopaedic Clinical Leader:
Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Theatre | Permanent | Full time
Up to £52,500.00 per annum, dependent on experience 37.5 hours per week
Main duties of the job 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
About us 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.
Job description Job responsibilities Orthopaedic Clinical Leader:
Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Theatre | Permanent | 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.
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It starts with you.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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.
Experience Essential
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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Nuffield Health
Address Kingswood Road
Tunbridge Wells
TN2 4UL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)