Clinical Leader

As our Clinical Leader, you will

Lead and coordinate the scrub team during surgical procedures.

Maintain high standards of aseptic technique, infection prevention, and patient safety.

Prepare and manage surgical instruments, equipment, and consumables.

Support surgeons and the multidisciplinary team throughout operations.

Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision, and professional support to scrub practitioners, students, and support staff.

Undertake line management responsibilities, including staff appraisal, performance management, attendance management, recruitment, induction, training, and workforce development.

Ensure compliance with theatre policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

Contribute to staff rostering, capacity planning, and efficient theatre utilisation.

Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and incident investigations.

Monitor stock levels and support procurement and resource management.

Act as a clinical role model and provide leadership during emergency and complex procedures.

Clinical Leader (Theatres)

Bournemouth Hospital | Nursing | Fixed Term | Full time |

Up to £49,500 per annum depending on experience

37.5 hours per week

We are looking for a 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 our Clinical Leader, you will

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Lead and coordinate the scrub team during surgical procedures.

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Maintain high standards of aseptic technique, infection prevention, and patient safety.

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Prepare and manage surgical instruments, equipment, and consumables.

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Support surgeons and the multidisciplinary team throughout operations.

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Provide day-to-day leadership, supervision, and professional support to scrub practitioners, students, and support staff.

Undertake line management responsibilities, including staff appraisal, performance management, attendance management, recruitment, induction, training, and workforce development.

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Ensure compliance with theatre policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

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Contribute to staff rostering, capacity planning, and efficient theatre utilisation.

-

Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and incident investigations.

-

Monitor stock levels and support procurement and resource management.

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Act as a clinical role model and provide leadership during emergency and complex procedures.

As Our Clinical Leader you will have;

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Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with current professional registration.

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Significant scrub experience across a range of surgical specialties.

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Proven leadership and line management experience.

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Strong communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.

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Comprehensive knowledge of infection prevention, patient safety, and clinical governance.

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Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced theatre environment.

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Commitment to staff development, education, and continuous improvement.

Desirable Criteria;

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Surgical First Assistant (SFA) qualification or a willingness to work towards obtaining one.

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Experience in leading service improvement and quality initiatives.

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.

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

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Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital

At Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital we aim to provide the highest level of private healthcare, offering a wide range of first-class medical and surgical services. We also attract many of Dorset's leading consultant surgeons and physicians. Our hospital is conveniently located close to Bournemouth's town centre on Lansdowne Road. We offer the very latest medical facilities and technology, including state of the art diagnostic equipment. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, diagnostic scanning, and men's/women's health.

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