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Clinical Leader - Theatres (Recovery)

The closing date is 11 December 2025

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Job summary

Clinical Leader - Theatres (Recovery) Bristol Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Full time | Includes weekend work Up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Support the Theatre Manager in the efficient running of the Theatre and Recovery areas Co-ordinate activity and be responsible for patient care and safety Be instrumental to the patient experience, ensuring seamless, personalised care Work well with consultants who are experts in their field Apply your knowledge and skills in assessment, care planning and delivery Champion a supportive, enabling culture within the theatre and recovery team, promoting staff wellbeing and patient safety

About us

Bristol Hospital Situated in the beautiful village of Clifton, Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital - The Chesterfield, has a long and distinguished history of looking after the people of Bristol. With the latest equipment, and designed to meet the needs of all of our patients, we are constantly developing our services to ensure our patients receive the finest quality treatment. A 30 private bed hospital which houses 3 digital theatres and combines leading-edge clinical facilities with an outstanding customer experience.

Details

Date posted

13 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 to £45,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0092897

Job locations

3 Clifton Hill Bristol Avon BS8 1BN

Bristol

BS8 1BN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Leader - Theatres (Recovery) Bristol Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Full time | Includes weekend work Up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we're offering you the chance to help shape the highest standards in patient care. Here, you'll have the time you need to role model good practice and develop your colleagues. We'll value your excellent communication skills and enthusiastic, forward-thinking approach. This is nursing as it should be. As a Clinical Leader at our Bristol Hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you have the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC. With excellent leadership skills, you hold post-registration experience in care of patients, pre and post operatively, in everything from Orthopaedic, Gynae and Urology. Ideally, you will hold a Level 6 or 7 qualification in Leadership (or equivalent experience), reflecting your commitment to professional development and high standards of team management. As a Clinical Leader, you will:

  • Support the Theatre Manager in the efficient running of the Theatre and Recovery areas
  • Co-ordinate activity and be responsible for patient care and safety
  • Be instrumental to the patient experience, ensuring seamless, personalised care
  • Work well with consultants who are experts in their field
  • Apply your knowledge and skills in assessment, care planning and delivery
  • Champion a supportive, enabling culture within the theatre and recovery team, promoting staff wellbeing and patient safety
    • 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. Bristol Hospital Situated in the beautiful village of Clifton, Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital - The Chesterfield, has a long and distinguished history of looking after the people of Bristol. With the latest equipment, and designed to meet the needs of all of our patients, we are constantly developing our services to ensure our patients receive the finest quality treatment. A 30 private bed hospital which houses 3 digital theatres and combines leading-edge clinical facilities with an outstanding customer experience. 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 (Recovery) Bristol Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Full time | Includes weekend work Up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we're offering you the chance to help shape the highest standards in patient care. Here, you'll have the time you need to role model good practice and develop your colleagues. We'll value your excellent communication skills and enthusiastic, forward-thinking approach. This is nursing as it should be. As a Clinical Leader at our Bristol Hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you have the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC. With excellent leadership skills, you hold post-registration experience in care of patients, pre and post operatively, in everything from Orthopaedic, Gynae and Urology. Ideally, you will hold a Level 6 or 7 qualification in Leadership (or equivalent experience), reflecting your commitment to professional development and high standards of team management. As a Clinical Leader, you will:

  • Support the Theatre Manager in the efficient running of the Theatre and Recovery areas
  • Co-ordinate activity and be responsible for patient care and safety
  • Be instrumental to the patient experience, ensuring seamless, personalised care
  • Work well with consultants who are experts in their field
  • Apply your knowledge and skills in assessment, care planning and delivery
  • Champion a supportive, enabling culture within the theatre and recovery team, promoting staff wellbeing and patient safety
    • 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. Bristol Hospital Situated in the beautiful village of Clifton, Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital - The Chesterfield, has a long and distinguished history of looking after the people of Bristol. With the latest equipment, and designed to meet the needs of all of our patients, we are constantly developing our services to ensure our patients receive the finest quality treatment. A 30 private bed hospital which houses 3 digital theatres and combines leading-edge clinical facilities with an outstanding customer experience. 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

    • Registered with the appropriate governing body and you have the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC.
    • Level 6 or 7 qualification in Leadership (or equivalent experience)

    Experience

    Essential

    • Post-registration experience in care of patients, pre and post operatively, in everything from Orthopaedic, Gynae and Urology.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered with the appropriate governing body and you have the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC.
    • Level 6 or 7 qualification in Leadership (or equivalent experience)

    Experience

    Essential

    • Post-registration experience in care of patients, pre and post operatively, in everything from Orthopaedic, Gynae and Urology.

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    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

    3 Clifton Hill Bristol Avon BS8 1BN

    Bristol

    BS8 1BN


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    3 Clifton Hill Bristol Avon BS8 1BN

    Bristol

    BS8 1BN


    Employer's website

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

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Services

    peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    13 November 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £40,000 to £45,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0092897

    Job locations

    3 Clifton Hill Bristol Avon BS8 1BN

    Bristol

    BS8 1BN


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