Overview
Clinical Leader (Theatres) – Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full time | Up to £52,000 per annum depending on experience | 37.5 hours per week
Responsibilities
* Deputise for the Theatre Manager when required, providing leadership, operational oversight, and decisionmaking to maintain safe and efficient departmental function.
* Lead, coordinate, and support the clinical team across the theatre environment, ensuring the smooth running of operating lists, accurate management of booking forms, and effective assistance within theatre sessions.
* Work collaboratively and flexibly across all theatre suites, adapting to service demands and supporting the full range of surgical specialities.
* Champion robust clinical governance and risk management by promoting safety, quality improvement, and adherence to departmental policies and procedures to enhance patient care and service delivery.
* Maintain comprehensive knowledge of audit processes and theatre equipment, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and safe operational standards.
* Demonstrate a strong understanding of surgical techniques, instrumentation, and specialist theatre equipment to support highquality surgical practice.
* Engage in continuous professional development, with opportunities for further training and career progression, including potential Surgical First Assistant (SFA) development.
* Oversee staff coordination, daily allocation, and team support to ensure appropriate skill mix and effective workflow.
Qualifications and experience
* You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you have the relevant qualifications and post registration in surgery/anaesthetics and Recovery experience, including as a Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner.
* Post registration experience.
About Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital
Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital offers a friendly atmosphere, clinical expertise, and high standards of care. The hospital is established since 1968 and provides services including diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Mammography and X-ray), pathology, paediatric unit, surgical recovery ward, cancer care unit, 3 operating theatres and physiotherapy services.
Details
Date posted: 12 March 2026
Salary: £50,000 to £52,000 per year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: JR0095849
Location
Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 4UL
Terms and additional information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service may be required. Applications from job seekers requiring skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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