Director of Clinical Services for Theatres and Perioperative Medicine
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £97,283 - £111,278 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 March 2026 |
| Location: | Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP |
| Company: | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7785017/392-RNOH-1391 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust.
This role is central to the RNOH strategy, leading transformation across theatres and perioperative care to ensure high‑quality, effective and efficient services that uphold the Trust’s position as a leading orthopaedic centre.
The Director of Clinical Services will provide strong clinical and operational leadership, driving continuous improvement in processes, ways of working and care delivery.
The post holder will ensure world‑class, patient‑centred and evidence‑based care delivered by a skilled and compassionate workforce. They will give senior nursing and clinical leadership to theatres, recovery, TSSU and pre‑operative assessment, reporting to the Divisional Director and professionally accountable 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.
Transformation and Service Development
1. Lead a programme of transformation across theatres and perioperative services to drive forward improvement and growth initiatives in support of the Trust’s strategy
2. Undertake clinical service and pathway review to ensure a high quality efficient and effective pathway through POA and theatres, and perioperative services meet the needs of relevant specialities to ensure quality and safety and to maximise productivity.
Clinical Responsibilities
1. Support the delivery of care through visible clinical leadership, working in partnership with senior colleagues, clinical leads and the multidisciplinary team, and maintain oversight of day-to-day operational delivery, quality of care and patient experience.
2. To monitor standards of care, intervening and taking corrective action where necessary.
Professional Leadership and Management
1. Provide professional leadership for nursing/operating department practitioners and advise on all matters pertaining to professional standards and quality of care across services.
2. Be a visible, clinically credible leader and implement structures/measures to ensure effective communication and dissemination of key information to all staff and theatres users, establishing mechanisms to listen to and respond to staff feedback or enquiries.
Performance and Operational Management
1. Be responsible for the effective performance of clinical services against agreed KPIs and service standards. Develop and implement recovery and improvement plans as required
2. Work alongside and influence key Trust stakeholders to ensure that perioperative services deliver its strategic objectives.
Workforce and Education
1. Work in conjunction with the Corporate Nursing/Education and Learning and Development to develop and maintain clinical learning environments that are fit for purpose, in line with quality assurance guidelines and other external regulatory bodies and ensure the Trust meets its responsibilities to provide clinical experience and mentor support for pre-registration for nurses/ODPs, and high-quality preceptorship across all areas.
2. Provide professional leadership for nursing and ODP recruitment and retention across services and work with other senior nurses and HR colleagues to develop innovative recruitment and retention approaches and support the introduction of new ways of working.
For full details, please see the attached JD/PS.
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Feb 2026
This role is central to the RNOH strategy, leading transformation across theatres and perioperative care to ensure high‑quality, effective and efficient services that uphold the Trust’s position as a leading orthopaedic centre.
The Director of Clinical Services will provide strong clinical and operational leadership, driving continuous improvement in processes, ways of working and care delivery.
The post holder will ensure world‑class, patient‑centred and evidence‑based care delivered by a skilled and compassionate workforce. They will give senior nursing and clinical leadership to theatres, recovery, TSSU and pre‑operative assessment, reporting to the Divisional Director and professionally accountable 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.
Transformation and Service Development
1. Lead a programme of transformation across theatres and perioperative services to drive forward improvement and growth initiatives in support of the Trust’s strategy
2. Undertake clinical service and pathway review to ensure a high quality efficient and effective pathway through POA and theatres, and perioperative services meet the needs of relevant specialities to ensure quality and safety and to maximise productivity.
Clinical Responsibilities
1. Support the delivery of care through visible clinical leadership, working in partnership with senior colleagues, clinical leads and the multidisciplinary team, and maintain oversight of day-to-day operational delivery, quality of care and patient experience.
2. To monitor standards of care, intervening and taking corrective action where necessary.
Professional Leadership and Management
1. Provide professional leadership for nursing/operating department practitioners and advise on all matters pertaining to professional standards and quality of care across services.
2. Be a visible, clinically credible leader and implement structures/measures to ensure effective communication and dissemination of key information to all staff and theatres users, establishing mechanisms to listen to and respond to staff feedback or enquiries.
Performance and Operational Management
1. Be responsible for the effective performance of clinical services against agreed KPIs and service standards. Develop and implement recovery and improvement plans as required
2. Work alongside and influence key Trust stakeholders to ensure that perioperative services deliver its strategic objectives.
Workforce and Education
1. Work in conjunction with the Corporate Nursing/Education and Learning and Development to develop and maintain clinical learning environments that are fit for purpose, in line with quality assurance guidelines and other external regulatory bodies and ensure the Trust meets its responsibilities to provide clinical experience and mentor support for pre-registration for nurses/ODPs, and high-quality preceptorship across all areas.
2. Provide professional leadership for nursing and ODP recruitment and retention across services and work with other senior nurses and HR colleagues to develop innovative recruitment and retention approaches and support the introduction of new ways of working.
For full details, please see the attached JD/PS.
This advert closes on Thursday 26 Feb 2026
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