Clinical Lead - Guildford

Optegra UK Ltd

The closing date is 21 June 2025

Job summary

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced clinical lead to join our amazing and supportive team in our prestige private Surrey Eye Hospital, located in Guildford. This is a great opportunity to join a growing and developing business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training programs.

Main duties of the job

The job holder will provideclinical leadership to the hospital. Responsible for the management and activity of clinical services, theatre and outpatient departments in line with policies, practice standards, regulation and governance. The post holder will provide excellent care to all patients, and manage the patient flow through departments, to provide high-quality, cost-effective care that puts the patient first at all times.

Ensuring visible leadership is always maintained and day to day running of the theatres and outpatient departments are managed efficiently to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective management of relevant pathways.

About us

Optegra is a world leader in specialist eye care, we take pride in knowing our patients are at the heart of all we do and can live better lives because of the treatments we provide.There has never been a better time to join Optegra, as a provider of specialist eye care. Find out what its like to work at Optegra by watching the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2-QblLUYzM

Date posted

21 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,000 to £55,000 a year Pension, 33 Days Annual Leave, Private Healthcare, Free laser eye

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0110-25-0012

Job locations

Optegra

10 Alan Turing Road

Surrey Research Park

Guildford

Surrey

GU2 7YF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate in and undertake clinical activity as necessary to support the delivery of care at site

Liaise with multi-disciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients undergoing theatre procedures.

Effectively monitor and manage all resources in theatre and wards, including workforce planning, efficiency of theatre lists etc.

Provide effective deployment of resources needed to sustain agreed activity.

Empower staff to deliver high quality care through high professional standards at all times demonstrated by adherence to nationally recognised policies/procedures and NMC Code compliance and AFPP standards.

As part of the senior management team, contribute to the strategic direction and operational management of the hospital.

Continually examine opportunities for continuous clinical improvement and develop and maintain a culture of change in line with best practice.

Accountable for all direct reports, Nurses, Operating Department Practitioners (ODP)

Support both the Regional Head of Clinical Services and the Hospital Manager in planning and maintaining clinical departmental budget ensuring budgetary requirements are met.

Be a positive role model for the team fostering a culture that is forward thinking and free from blame, encouraging everyone to speak freely and openly.

Liaise closely with the HOCS and Hospital manager on relevant issues relating to the provision of clinical services.

Maintain a safe, healthy, and supportive work environment by communicating relevant policies and guidelines to all staff.