Senior Perioperative Lead Nurse & Clinical Mentor

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced senior perioperative leader to head the Perioperative Team across Churchill, Horton and Women’s Theatres. The post focuses on clinical excellence, staff development and governance within a dynamic theatre setting.

The role requires senior theatre leadership, change management, and a dedication to education and professional development in perioperative care, ensuring patient-centred practice across services.

Qualifications

• Must have experience of working in theatres at a senior level.
• Proven leadership and change-management capabilities in a perioperative setting.
• Strong commitment to education, mentorship, and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Perioperative Team across Churchill, Horton and Women’s Theatres, promoting clinical excellence.
• Role model advanced perioperative practice and guide policy implementation.
• Work with education teams to develop staff competencies and professional development plans.
• Drive service improvement, governance, and safe staffing within the perioperative environment.

Skills

Leadership

Educational mentorship

Clinical governance

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Nursing/Health Care Studies or equivalent

Nursing Post Registration qualification in Perioperative Practice

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced senior perioperative leader to head the Perioperative Team across Churchill, Horton and Women’s Theatres. The post focuses on clinical excellence, staff development and governance within a dynamic theatre setting.

The role requires senior theatre leadership, change management, and a dedication to education and professional development in perioperative care, ensuring patient-centred practice across services.