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Clinical Lead - Outpatients

The closing date is 06 February 2026

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Job Description Clinical Leader Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Full time | Up to £49,500 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Ensure the efficient day to day running of the department, support and Deputise for the Clinical Head of Department (as required). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the MDT , Consultants and Patients Enthusiastic and motivated with a strong "can do" attitude that replicates your own desire to succeed,work calmly under pressure Co-ordinate clinic activity and be responsible for patient care and safety Be instrumental to the patient experience, ensuring seamless, personalised care Apply your knowledge and skills in assessment, care planning and delivery Champion a supportive, enabling working culture on the ward, promoting staff safety and education Promote civility and understanding of AORTA Promote effective clinical risk management and governance within the department, including safety and risk management, quality improvement and ensure policies and procedure, to enhance patient care and service delivery. Have an understanding of the Nuffield principles, vision and last CQC report and actions from that

About us

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital. The Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital are recognised for their friendly atmosphere, clinical expertise, and high standards of care. Our purpose-built hospital has been established since 1968. With 40 en-suite bedrooms, a busy outpatients and pre-assessment departments. We also provide a diagnostic imaging service (MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Mammography and X-ray), pathology, paediatric unit, surgical recovery ward, cancer care unit, 3 state of the art operating theatres and physiotherapy services.

Details

Date posted

09 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£45,500 to £49,500 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0094251

Job locations

Kingswood Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4UL

Tunbridge Wells

TN2 4UL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Leader Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Full time | Up to £49,500 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 experience, including NMC. With strong clinical leadership leading a team to a shared vision to being able to promote 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 a Clinical Leader you will:

  • Ensure the efficient day to day running of the department, support and Deputise for the Clinical Head of Department (as required).
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the MDT , Consultants and Patients
  • Enthusiastic and motivated with a strong "can do" attitude that replicates your own desire to succeed,work calmly under pressure
  • Co-ordinate clinic activity and be responsible for patient care and safety
  • Be instrumental to the patient experience, ensuring seamless, personalised care
  • Apply your knowledge and skills in assessment, care planning and delivery
  • Champion a supportive, enabling working culture on the ward, promoting staff safety and education
  • Promote civility and understanding of AORTA
  • Promote effective clinical risk management and governance within the department, including safety and risk management, quality improvement and ensure policies and procedure, to enhance patient care and service delivery.
  • Have an understanding of the Nuffield principles, vision and last CQC report and actions from that
    • 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. Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital. The Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital are recognised for their friendly atmosphere, clinical expertise, and high standards of care. Our purpose-built hospital has been established since 1968. With 40 en-suite bedrooms, a busy outpatients and pre-assessment departments. We also provide a diagnostic imaging service (MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Mammography and X-ray), pathology, paediatric unit, surgical recovery ward, cancer care unit, 3 state of the art operating theatres and physiotherapy services. 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 Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Nursing | Permanent contract | Full time | Up to £49,500 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 experience, including NMC. With strong clinical leadership leading a team to a shared vision to being able to promote 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 a Clinical Leader you will:

  • Ensure the efficient day to day running of the department, support and Deputise for the Clinical Head of Department (as required).
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the MDT , Consultants and Patients
  • Enthusiastic and motivated with a strong "can do" attitude that replicates your own desire to succeed,work calmly under pressure
  • Co-ordinate clinic activity and be responsible for patient care and safety
  • Be instrumental to the patient experience, ensuring seamless, personalised care
  • Apply your knowledge and skills in assessment, care planning and delivery
  • Champion a supportive, enabling working culture on the ward, promoting staff safety and education
  • Promote civility and understanding of AORTA
  • Promote effective clinical risk management and governance within the department, including safety and risk management, quality improvement and ensure policies and procedure, to enhance patient care and service delivery.
  • Have an understanding of the Nuffield principles, vision and last CQC report and actions from that
    • 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. Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital. The Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital are recognised for their friendly atmosphere, clinical expertise, and high standards of care. Our purpose-built hospital has been established since 1968. With 40 en-suite bedrooms, a busy outpatients and pre-assessment departments. We also provide a diagnostic imaging service (MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Mammography and X-ray), pathology, paediatric unit, surgical recovery ward, cancer care unit, 3 state of the art operating theatres and physiotherapy services. 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

    Experience

    Essential

    • Post-registration experience.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered with the appropriate governing body and you have the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC

    Experience

    Essential

    • Post-registration experience.

    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

    Kingswood Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4UL

    Tunbridge Wells

    TN2 4UL


    Employer's website

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

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Kingswood Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4UL

    Tunbridge Wells

    TN2 4UL


    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

    09 January 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £45,500 to £49,500 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0094251

    Job locations

    Kingswood Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4UL

    Tunbridge Wells

    TN2 4UL


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