Nuffield Health

Clinical Lead

The closing date is 11 August 2025

Job summary

Clinical Leader (Theatres) Leeds Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Full time | Up to £54,000 Per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference.

Main duties of the job

As our Clinical Leader, you will: Conduct and organize the Clinical/ Surgical and Endoscopy 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, Orthopedics, Gynae Promote effective clinical risk management and governance within the department, including saftey 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, which can include Surgical First Assist training.

About us

Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital At Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital located in the heart of Leeds city centre, we are committed to continuing our vision of providing the highest level of care to all our patients. During our last CQC inspection in February 2017, the CQC highlighted that patient care was at the heart of our service. This is testimony to the commitment, skill, and pride of the team at the hospital. The hospital regulator rated us as "Outstanding" in our patient care. Our successful, purpose-built hospital deals with complex surgery supported by a Level 3 critical care unit covering a vast range of specialities such as: brain surgery, cardiac surgery, general surgery, orthopaedics and spinal surgery. In addition we offer a comprehensive diagnostic service including cardiology tests and interventions, diagnostic imaging - MR, CT, Mammography, Plain film and Ultrasound, fully equipped Physiotherapy department with gymnasium facilities. If patient care and team spirit is your passion, then come along and visit us to see how you can develop and enhance your career with us

Details

Date posted

14 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£50,000 to £54,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0088860

Job locations

2 Leighton Street

Leeds

LS1 3EB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Leader (Theatres) Leeds Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Full time | Up to £54,000 Per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. We are looking for a 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. With strong clinical leadership, you will guide your team a shared vision promoting innovation and sustainability. As a clinical leader, you will have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team, knowledge and understanding of running a smooth & effective department equipment is also essential. As our Clinical Leader, you will:

  • Conduct and organize the Clinical/ Surgical and Endoscopy 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, Orthopedics, Gynae
  • Promote effective clinical risk management and governance within the department, including saftey 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, which can include Surgical First Assist training.
  • 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. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Clinical Leader (Theatres) Leeds Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Full time | Up to £54,000 Per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. We are looking for a 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. With strong clinical leadership, you will guide your team a shared vision promoting innovation and sustainability. As a clinical leader, you will have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team, knowledge and understanding of running a smooth & effective department equipment is also essential. As our Clinical Leader, you will:

  • Conduct and organize the Clinical/ Surgical and Endoscopy 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, Orthopedics, Gynae
  • Promote effective clinical risk management and governance within the department, including saftey 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, which can include Surgical First Assist training.
  • 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. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • We are looking for a 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. With strong clinical leadership, you will guide your team a shared vision promoting innovation and sustainability. As a clinical leader, you will have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team, knowledge and understanding of running a smooth & effective department equipment is also essential.

    Experience

    Essential

    • post registration in surgery/anaesthetics experience, including as a Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner. With strong clinical leadership, you will guide your team a shared vision promoting innovation and sustainability. As a clinical leader, you will have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team, knowledge and understanding of running a smooth & effective department equipment is also essential
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • We are looking for a 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. With strong clinical leadership, you will guide your team a shared vision promoting innovation and sustainability. As a clinical leader, you will have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team, knowledge and understanding of running a smooth & effective department equipment is also essential.

    Experience

    Essential

    • post registration in surgery/anaesthetics experience, including as a Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner. With strong clinical leadership, you will guide your team a shared vision promoting innovation and sustainability. As a clinical leader, you will have good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team, knowledge and understanding of running a smooth & effective department equipment is also essential

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    2 Leighton Street

    Leeds

    LS1 3EB


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    2 Leighton Street

    Leeds

    LS1 3EB


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Support Centre

    careers@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    14 July 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £50,000 to £54,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0088860

    Job locations

    2 Leighton Street

    Leeds

    LS1 3EB


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