At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the orthopaedic team and ensure top-notch patient care and safety.
- Company: Join Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital, a purpose-built NHS facility.
- Benefits: Enjoy free gym membership, health assessments, and retail discounts.
- Other info: Supportive environment with continuous growth and personal development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Must be registered with relevant governing body and have surgical experience.
The predicted salary is between 52500 - 52500 £ per year.
Orthopaedic Clinical Leader – Tunbridge Wells Hospital
Location
Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Theatre – Permanent, Full Time
Salary
Up to £52,500.00 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Responsibilities
- Ensure the efficient running of the orthopaedic team and support/deputise for the Clinical Head of Department as required.
- Coordinate activity and be responsible for patient care and safety.
- Champion a supportive, enabling working culture on the ward, promoting staff safety and education.
- Ensure a seamless and personalised patient experience.
- Apply knowledge and skills in assessment, care planning and delivery.
- Conduct and organise orthopaedic clinical activities within the theatre, managing theatre lists, booking forms and assisting sessions.
- Work collaboratively and flexibly across theatre suites to accommodate service demands of Endoscopy, General, Orthopaedics, Gynae, ENT, Recovery and Anaesthetics departments.
- Promote effective clinical risk management, governance, safety, risk management and quality improvement, and ensure policies and procedures to enhance patient care and service delivery.
- Have extensive knowledge of audits and equipment and demonstrate understanding of surgical techniques and associated equipment.
Qualifications & Experience
- Registered with the appropriate governing body.
- Relevant qualifications and post‑registration experience in surgery/anaesthetics, including as a Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner.
- Experience with SFA or SCP.
- Strong communication and organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge of running a smooth, effective department and essential equipment.
Benefits
- Fitness, lifestyle, health and wellbeing rewards such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options.
- Supportive working environment with opportunities for continuous growth and personal development.
Join Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital – a purpose‑built NHS hospital committed to high standards of care!
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Contact Details:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Recruitment Team
