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Orthopaedic Clinical Leader:
Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Theatre | Permanent | Full time
Up to £52,500.00 per annum, dependent on experience
37.5 hours per week
As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we exist to look after the nation's health. We're working to create the highest standard of care - and it starts with you. By supporting colleagues and simply being there when it matters, you'll help us create the best possible patient experience.
We are looking for an Orthopaedic Clinical Leader for our Hospital to help us build a healthier nation. You're registered with the appropriate governing body and you have the relevant qualifications and post registration in surgery/anaesthetics experience, including as a Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner.
As an Orthopaedic Clinical Leader:
Ensure the efficient running of the orthopaedic team, support and Deputise for the Clinical Head of Department (as required).
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the MDT , Consultants and Patients
Enthusiastic and motivated with a strong "can do" attitude that replicates your own desire to succeed
Co-ordinate activity and be responsible for patient care and safety
Be instrumental to the patient experience, ensuring seamless, personalised care
Apply your knowledge and skills in assessment, care planning and delivery
Champion a supportive, enabling working culture on the ward, promoting staff safety and education
Have SFA or SCP experience
As our Clinical Leader, you will:
Conduct and organize the Orthopaedic Clinical and the wider team within theatre, which include the smooth running of the theatre lists and organizing 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, Orthopaedics, Gynae, ENT, Recovery and Anaesthetics
Promote effective clinical risk management and governance within the department, including safety and risk management, quality improvement and ensure policies and procedure, 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.
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
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It starts with you.