Nuffield Health
Clinical leader (Orthopaedics)
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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
About Us
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.
About the Role
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 with 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 and equipment is also essential.
Responsibilities
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.
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As our Clinical Leader, you will:
- Conduct and organize the Orthopaedic Clinical and the wider team within theatre, which includes 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 procedures 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.
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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.
About Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital
The Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital is 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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