Head of Surgical Services

KIMS Hospital; Newsham; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KIMS Hospital is seeking a Head of Surgical Services to lead the operating theatres, endoscopy and sterile services. The role sets strategic direction, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives infection prevention and service development.

The successful candidate will register as an RN or ODP and hold postgraduate clinical or leadership qualifications. You will work with consultants and senior leaders, managing budgets and deputising for the Chief Nurse when required.

Formación

• Registered practitioner as an RN or ODP.
• Postgraduate clinical and/or leadership and management qualification.

Responsabilidades

• Set strategic and operational direction for theatres, endoscopy and sterile services, turning organisational strategy into efficient, patient-focused care
• Ensure compliance with CQC, MHRA and other regulatory requirements
• Champion infection prevention, audit, evidence-based practice and continuous improvement
• Lead, develop and motivate teams, including accountability, communication, professional development and change management
• Optimise theatre utilisation, session allocation, turnaround times, staffing and skill mix
• Manage budgets, revenue capture and the responsible use of resources
• Work with consultants and clinicians to identify service development, innovation and growth
• Build strong relationships with consultants and senior stakeholders across KIMS
• Support the Chief Nurse and deputise during absence

Conocimientos

Senior theatre leadership

Governance experience

Budget management

Educación

RN or ODP registration

Postgraduate clinical/leadership qualification

Descripción del empleo

Head of Surgical Services leading the operating theatres, endoscopy and sterile services at KIMS Hospital. The post sets the strategic and operational direction for these areas, covering regulatory compliance, infection prevention, theatre utilisation, budgets and the development of clinical teams. It is a permanent, full-time senior role working alongside consultants and senior leaders, and standing in for the Chief Nurse when needed. Applicants need to be registered as an RN or ODP with extensive senior theatre experience and must pass a DBS check.

What the job involves

• Set strategic and operational direction for theatres, endoscopy and sterile services, turning organisational strategy into efficient, patient-focused care
• Ensure compliance with CQC, MHRA and other regulatory requirements
• Champion infection prevention, audit, evidence-based practice and continuous improvement
• Lead, develop and motivate teams, including accountability, communication, professional development and change management
• Optimise theatre utilisation, session allocation, turnaround times, staffing and skill mix
• Manage budgets, revenue capture and the responsible use of resources
• Work with consultants and clinicians to identify service development, innovation and growth
• Build strong relationships with consultants and senior stakeholders across KIMS
• Support the Chief Nurse and deputise during absence

Qualifications

• Registered practitioner as an RN or ODP
• Postgraduate clinical and/or leadership and management qualification

Experience

• Extensive post-registration clinical experience as a senior theatre practitioner in an acute hospital, NHS or independent sector
• Previous experience in a senior clinical leadership role
• Demonstrable experience of clinical and corporate governance
• Demonstrable experience of change management and budget planning and management

Checks & eligibility

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Nice to have

• Graduate degree-level education
• Established external professional networks