Clinical Practice Lead

Job overview

The post holder will take day to day professional responsibility and be accountable for leading and developing clinical practice and training programmes for theatre staff ensuring safe delivery of quality patient care.

To support theatre staff in achieving demonstrable delivery of safe, cost-effective clinical care within a high-quality learning environment.  The post holder will be responsible for leading clinical practice and training staff new to the speciality and in the use of any new technologies that are introduced.

The role encompasses supporting the Operational Lead in achieving improvement in services and key performance indicators for the Surgical Division/Trust.

This role is Clinical but will have Educational/Developmental responsibilities including, but not limited to, skills training, audit, and research.

Please note the JD and PS are subject to AfC review

Main duties of the job

Maintain a highly professional personal profile and update clinical knowledge and skills as an exemplar role model in clinical practice for theatre staff

Responsibility for ensuring theatre staff are developed to a high standard in clinical practice

Promote staff and patient safety in theatre.

Provide support to all theatre teams, acting as a professional resource and facilitator for developing, implementing, and evaluating programmes of care to ensure clinical effectiveness.

Contribute to developing a culture that promotes equality and values diversity. Foster   an environment conducive to learning and development of self and theatre staff.

Responsible for the clinical leadership of theatre teams as require

To participate in the requirements of the out of hours normal service as required when necessary, including weekends and on call duty across a 24-hour service within a range of working environments.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 2nd February 2026

Closing date: 13th February 2026

Shortlisting date: 16th February 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.