Job summary
Are you passionate about providing exceptional healthcare services?
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Clinical Specialist Lead in Maxillofacial Surgery to join our dynamic Theatres team. This is an incredible opportunity to make a real difference in patient care through leadership, expertise, and collaboration.
We are looking for an individual with attention to detail who can work collaboratively with the peri-operative clinical teams and staff in your areas of responsibility.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The Maxillofacial Lead will provide a visible, credible, and accessible senior presence to theatre staff, the wider multidisciplinary team, and patients and their families. They will role model the trust values.
You will demonstrate compliance with administrative and clinical systems, using resources efficiently to support the workforce in delivering quality care and enhancing patient experience in line with the trust's strategic objectives.
You should have a strong background in engaging teams to achieve high safety and quality standards, with a proven clinical background in maxillofacial surgery.
You will be proficient in working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of learning from both qualitative and quantitative data.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC, Queen Victoria Hospital NHS provides life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care, and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialize in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer, skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery, and prosthetics, offering regional and national services. Our clinical teams also treat common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for East Grinstead and surrounding areas. Additionally, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, therapies, sleep services, and community-based services. Patients rate us among the top hospitals for quality of care.
Our success is driven by skilled, enthusiastic staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are committed to staff training, development, and continuing education.
Details
* Date posted: 28 April 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 276-7022803-AC
* Job locations: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust, East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Theatre Specialist Clinical Leader is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality nursing/allied health professional services and care within theatres. This includes providing professional and managerial leadership and ensuring clinical governance processes are embedded.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential):
* Registered Practitioner - Diploma, Degree, Masters
Desirable:
* Theatre experience, accredited training
Experience (Essential):
* Management and leadership experience
Desirable:
* Experience working in complex/challenging NHS settings
Additional requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.
Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further info available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Details on NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust, East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ
Website: https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/
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