Perioperative Clinical & Nursing Leader

The Cadogan Clinic; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cadogan Clinic, a leading private hospital in Chelsea, seeks an experienced Clinical and Nursing Manager to lead our clinical and nursing teams. You will oversee governance, medicines management and professional standards across perioperative services, working with surgeons, anaesthetists and a multidisciplinary team to maintain top patient care standards.

This hands-on leadership role requires confidence in clinical decision-making, staff development and promoting a culture of

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse with active NMC registration, or HCPC-registered ODP.
• Significant operating theatres experience.
• Experience managing and developing clinical or nursing staff.
• Strong understanding of theatre workflows and anaesthetic practice.
• Knowledge of medicines management and controlled drugs.
• Understanding of governance, incident review and audits.
• Excellent communication, especially under pressure.
• Ability to lead teams and resolve conflict constructively.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical governance, professional standards and patient safety across perioperative care.
• Oversee escalation decisions and work with consultants/anaesthetists for safe practice.
• Line manage clinical leads and nursing staff; recruit, induct and appraise.
• Oversee medicines ordering, stock, expiry dates and controlled drugs where applicable.
• Ensure regulatory, health and safety compliance and support audits.
• Provide clinical input into theatre lists, case sequencing and staffing mix.
• Collaborate with Theatre Operations Lead and multidisciplinary team to improve patient flow.

Skills

NMC registration (UK) or HCPC-ODP

Operating theatres experience

Staff management & development

Theatre workflows & anaesthetic basics

Medicines management & CD legislation

Clinical governance & audits

Communication under pressure

Conflict resolution

Collaborative working with clinical &-

Education

Leadership/Management qualification

Job description

The Cadogan Clinic, a leading private hospital in Chelsea, seeks an experienced Clinical and Nursing Manager to lead our clinical and nursing teams. You will oversee governance, medicines management and professional standards across perioperative services, working with surgeons, anaesthetists and a multidisciplinary team to maintain top patient care standards.

This hands-on leadership role requires confidence in clinical decision-making, staff development and promoting a culture of