This role is pivotal to the RNOH strategy, leading a programme of transformation across theatres and perioperative care to ensure that the Trust has the highest quality, effective and efficient services to maintain its place as a leading centre for orthopaedic surgery.
The Director of Clinical Services will show strong clinical and operational leadership to embed a culture of continuous improvement through delivering change in processes, ways of working and care delivery to ensure the highest quality, effective and efficient services, which offer an exceptional experience to patients and staff. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of world class patient care which is patient-centred and evidence-based and delivered by a highly skilled, motivated, and compassionate team in line with organisational, regulatory and governance requirements.
The post holder will provide senior nursing/clinical leadership and oversight to theatres, recovery, TSSU and pre-operative assessment (POA), reporting to the Divisional Director for Surgery, Cancer and Children and Young People, with professional accountability to the Chief Nurse.
The Post Holder Will
Be responsible for the provision of strong clinical and operational leadership and oversight throughout theatres and perioperative services, to ensure the best experience and outcomes for patients, demonstrating accountability for the delivery of high quality, safe and effective services.
Provide clinical leadership and management oversight to ensure that the appropriate operating policies, structures and processes are developed, disseminated and adhered to in order to ensure effective planning and execution of theatre lists and deployment of staff and resources to ensure safe, efficient running of theatres, and maximise efficiency and utilisation.
Build effective relationships with surgical teams and all theatre users, to understand and plan for the needs of each speciality, establish clear channels of communication and feedback, and ensure operating policies are followed.
Please see the JD/PS for more details.
At The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), We Are Committed To Achieving The Best Staff Experience In The NHS. In The 2023 NHS Staff Survey, We Proudly
Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."
At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.
Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
At RNOH, we are more than a workplace—we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Julie Kerr Job title: Divisional Director, Surgery, Cancer and CYP Email address: Telephone number:
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