Orthopaedic Clinical Lead

NHS; Chester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Chester seeks a Clinical Leader in Orthopaedics for a permanent, full-time role. You will lead the Clinical/Surgical and Endoscopy team, ensuring the smooth operation of theatre sessions while promoting patient safety and quality care. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner with experience in surgery/anaesthetics. Competitive salary and opportunities for continuous professional development are provided.

Benefits

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Competitive salary

Modern working environment

Qualifications

• Registered with the appropriate governing body and have relevant qualifications in surgery/anaesthetics.
• Post-registration experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and organize the Clinical/Surgical and Endoscopy team within theatre.
• Ensure smooth running of the theatre lists.
• Promote effective clinical risk management and governance.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of surgical techniques.

Skills

Clinical risk management

Auditing and compliance

Surgical techniques knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Job description

Job Summary

Clinical Leader (Orthopaedic) Chester Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Full time | Up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week

Main Duties

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

About Us

Chester, The Grosvenor Hospital has remained a leading hospital in Chester since 1975. We work within the heart of our community to deliver a comprehensive range of treatments and services delivered by our wonderful team of clinicians and support staff. Our hospital is a modern environment with a new theatre suite and day care unit and holds the highest standards for patient care where staff ratios are not compromised.

Details

Date posted: 08 December 2025

Pay Scheme

Other

Salary

£45,000 to £50,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full-time

Reference Number

JR0092633

Job Locations

The Grosvenor Hospital Wrexham Road Chester Cheshire CH4 7QP

Job Responsibilities

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

Person Specification – Qualifications

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

Experience

• Post registration experience.

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. 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 on Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer: Nuffield Health

Address: The Grosvenor Hospital Wrexham Road Chester Cheshire CH4 7QP

Employer’s Website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com