Clinical Leader - Emergency and Obstetric Theatres

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Leader to join our current theatre team. This is a key leadership role, providing both clinical and managerial support to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centred peri-operative care. Working closely with the Matron and Operational management team, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating theatre activity, leading the multi-disciplinary team, and ensuring efficient use of resources.

As Clinical Leader, you will act as a visible role model, fostering a culture of teamwork, integrity and professional development. You will be responsible for staff supervision, appraisal and training, as well as promoting evidence-based practice and supporting service improvements. Your leadership will ensure that patient safety, dignity and quality of care remain paramount, while also contributing to policy development, recruitment and resource management.

We are looking for a registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with Extensive surgical experience across the spectrum, with background in either routine elective lists or acute emergency CEPOD theatres at Band 6 level or equivalent, strong organisational and communication skills, and proven leadership ability. In return, we offer a supportive environment, opportunities for continued professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact on the delivery of theatre services.

The successful candidate will

• Provide clinical and managerial leadership and support to all multi-disciplinary and clerical staff
• Act as a role model and be a credible practitioner within the clinical area
• To assist with the management of resources in the clinical area within the agreed budget
• Manage staff performance and development through a process of appraisal, which should include a cycle of constructive performance review and the establishment of a relevant personal development plan
• Ensure all staff have had the relevant training and statutory updating regarding mandatory training, i.e. COSHH, Health and Safety, Infection Control Policy, Resuscitation, Moving and Handling, Fire Lecture and Occupational Health
• Contribute to local policy making within the agreed Trust strategy
• Implement change when necessary adopting an effective change management theory model where changes of practice affect service delivery
• Monitor/investigate incidents within the area and implement necessary actions recommended to reduce risk
• Consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of

NHS benefits/discounts and in addition

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
• Provide clinical and managerial leadership and support to all multi-disciplinary and clerical staff
• Plan and co-ordinate the placement of appropriate personnel/skills across the department and other areas in the Trust
• Provide optimum use of resources communicating effectively with support services and departments
• To assist with the management of resources in the clinical area within the agreed budget
• Implement Trust and Directorate evidence based policies and guidelines
• Work closely with own team, the Matron’s/Service Manager to promote good working relationships with all members of the department
• Foster and maintain effective communication and professional relationships with other departments within the Trust
• Manage staff performance and development through a process of appraisal, which should include a cycle of constructive performance review and the establishment of a relevant personal development plan
• Act as a resource and facilitator for support and guidance of staff, patients and relatives

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Jun 2026