Clinical Lead - Orthopaedic

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a Clinical Leader (Theatres) to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. The role involves organizing the surgical team in theatres, ensuring effective clinical governance, and promoting patient care. Candidates should have post-registration experience in surgery or anaesthetics, along with necessary qualifications. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary up to £48,000. Benefits include gym membership and health assessments.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Qualifications

• Registered with the appropriate governing body.
• Post-registration experience in surgery/anaesthetics is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and organize the Clinical/Surgical team within theatre.
• Work collaboratively across the theatre suites to meet service demands.
• Promote effective clinical risk management and governance.

Skills

Clinical risk management

Knowledge of surgical techniques

Collaboration and flexibility

Education

Post-registration qualifications in surgery/anaesthetics

Job description

Job Description

Clinical Leader (Theatres) – Newcastle Hospital; Nursing – Permanent contract – Full time. Salary up to £48,000 per annum depending on experience, 37.5 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct and organize the Clinical/ Surgical and Endoscopy team within theatre, including smooth running of theatre lists, organizing booking forms and assisting sessions in theatres.
• Work collaboratively and flexibly across the theatre suites to accommodate service demands of each department (Endoscopy, General, Orthopedics, Gynae).
• Promote effective clinical risk management and governance (safety, risk management, quality improvement, policies and procedures) to enhance patient care and service delivery.
• Have extensive knowledge required for audits and equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of surgical techniques and associated equipment.
• Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development, including Surgical First Assist training.

About us

Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital, located in Jesmond. We are a leading private hospital with a Good CQC rating, 27 en‑suite private bedrooms, 3 operating theatres, a dedicated breast care unit, on‑site pathology services, CT and MRI imaging, and physiotherapy specialists. Our special focus is orthopaedics, spinal surgery, ophthalmology, weight loss surgery and cosmetic treatment.

Qualifications

• Registered with the appropriate governing body and have the relevant qualifications and post‑registration in surgery/anaesthetics experience, including as a Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner.

Experience

• Post registration in surgery/anaesthetics experience.

Benefits

Free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts, pension options and other fitness, lifestyle, health and wellbeing rewards.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Clayton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 1JP