Ambulatory Lead

The Cadogan Clinic; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cadogan Clinic in Chelsea, London, is seeking an experienced Ambulatory Nurse to join our theatre and ambulatory ward team.

You will deliver safe pre- and post-operative care, lead the ambulatory nursing team, and support theatre operations across three state-of-the-art operating theatres.

This full-time, permanent role offers £34,000 per annum with a variable rota including on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• NMC-registered nurse or ODP with theatre and perioperative experience.
• Senior theatre/anaesthetic experience (Band 6 or equivalent).
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Strong knowledge of pre- and post-operative care and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the ambulatory nursing team across three operating theatres.
• Support the Theatre Manager and Consultant Clinical Directors in day-to-day theatre operations.
• Mentor, coach and develop staff to deliver high clinical standards.
• Ensure infection control, CQC regulations and clinical governance protocols.
• Coordinate rotas and on-call schedules for safe patient care.
• Oversee patient flow, pre- and post-operative assessment and recovery.
• Lead resuscitation calls, emergency drills and audits per UK guidelines.
• Act as a role model for professional standards and patient-centred care.
• Lead the collection of patient satisfaction surveys.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

Theatre perioperative exp

Senior theatre experience

Leadership

Patient safety

Job description

Job Description: Ambulatory Nurse

Chelsea, London – Cadogan Clinic

£34,000 per annum

Full-time | Permanent | 40 hours per week

Variable rota including on-call shifts

Cadogan Clinic is an award-winning private day hospital specialising in plastic surgery and dermatology, located in the heart of Chelsea.

We are looking for an experienced Ambulatory Nurse to join our theatre and ambulatory ward team, supporting leading plastic surgeons and perioperative teams across three state-of-the-art operating theatres.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Ambulatory Nurse, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality pre- and post-operative care, leading the ambulatory team, and ensuring smooth theatre operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supervising the ambulatory nursing team, including permanent, bank, and agency staff
• Supporting the Theatre Manager and Consultant Clinical Directors in day-to-day theatre operations
• Mentoring, coaching, and developing staff to deliver high clinical standards
• Ensuring compliance with infection control, CQC regulations, and clinical governance protocols
• Coordinating rotas and on-call schedules to ensure consistent and safe patient care
• Overseeing patient flow, pre- and post-operative assessment, and recovery care
• Leading resuscitation calls, emergency drills, and audits in line with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
• Acting as a role model for professional standards, teamwork, and patient-centred care
• Leading the collection of patient’s satisfaction surveys

What You’ll Bring

Essential

• NMC-registered nurse or ODP with theatre and perioperative experience
• Senior theatre/anaesthetic experience (minimum Band 6)
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Strong knowledge of pre- and post-operative care, theatre protocols, and patient safety
• Ability to mentor, supervise, and develop clinical teams

Desirable

• ALS/ILS certification
• Mentoring qualifications or people management training (ILM)
• Experience in anaesthetic equipment management and phlebotomy
• Exposure to day-case surgery or cosmetic/plastic surgery

Benefits & Why Join Cadogan Clinic

• Work alongside leading plastic surgeons and theatre specialists in the UK
• Opportunity to develop leadership and clinical expertise across multiple specialities
• Structured training, professional development, and career progression
• Supportive and collaborative theatre and ambulatory care team

Additional benefits:

• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 33 days after 2 years
• Birthday leave after 1 year of service
• Pension scheme (NEST)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted aesthetic treatments and skincare
• Monthly team lunches and social events
• Referral bonus scheme
• Long-service recognition awards

About us

The Cadogan Clinic is an award-winning private hospital in the heart of Chelsea providing personalised healthcare delivered by the country's leading specialists. Our purpose-built medical facility includes onsite operating theatres for both surgical and cosmetic procedures, a laser suite and a dedicated dermatology and skin cancer clinic.
It’s our employees that make our business special. With strong family values, we believe the Cadogan Clinic creates a professional and fun environment where everyone supports each other to achieve our business goals.