Clinical Lead - Trauma Theatres

NHS; Poole; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS facility as a band 6 Clinical Leader in Trauma Theatres at Poole Hospital. This exciting opportunity emphasizes teamwork, high care standards, and cross-site collaboration, aligning with the Trust's commitment to excellence. Enjoy excellent training opportunities in a supportive work environment while managing a dedicated team through significant transformations in healthcare services.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Friendly, inclusive team

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
• Experience leading and motivating teams in a theatre environment is essential.
• Demonstrable knowledge of perioperative care specialty is critical.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in the Trauma Theatres and ensure high standards of care.
• Coordinate department activities during service transformations.
• Report to the senior clinical lead and act in their absence.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Perioperative Care

Education

NMC registered Nurse / HCPC Registered

Operating Department Practitioner

Management/Leadership qualification

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our Trauma Theatres as a band 6 Clinical Leader. This position is for Poole Hospital site - but cross site working at Bournemouth Hospital can/may be expected.

You will lead a united team forward, setting standards and promoting as well as providing the best level of care possible. This role will require you to work cross site, to manage and support the team and coordinate the department as needed when the transformation between Trauma and Elective services happens in 2026.

You will report directly to the senior clinical lead and deputise in their absence, setting excellent standards within the theatre setting and acting as a role model to the wider multi-disciplinary team.

Why join #TeamUHD?

• Excellent training and development opportunities
• A friendly, inclusive team
• Work life balance
• Our values are at the heart of our trust
• Live and work in a beautiful part of the country

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us

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Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Details Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SU04757

Job locations

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

Job description Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Job description Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NMC registered Nurse/ HCPC Registered
• Operating Department Practitioner

Desirable

• Management/Leadership qualification

Experience Essential

• Evidence of leading and motivating teams
• Demonstrable experience within the Theatres/Perioperative care environment

Knowledge Essential

• Demonstrable Theoretical/clinical and practical knowledge of perioperative care speciality

Desirable

• Evidence of knowledge and managing staff through human policies and procedures

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• NMC registered Nurse/ HCPC Registered
• Operating Department Practitioner

Desirable

• Management/Leadership qualification

Experience Essential

• Evidence of leading and motivating teams
• Demonstrable experience within the Theatres/Perioperative care environment

Knowledge Essential

• Demonstrable Theoretical/clinical and practical knowledge of perioperative care speciality

Desirable

• Evidence of knowledge and managing staff through human policies and procedures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Poole Hospital

Longfleet Road

Poole

BH15 2JB

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)