Ambulatory Lead

About the role

Job Description: Ambulatory Nurse Chelsea, London - Cadogan Clinic £34,000 per annum Full-time | Permanent | 40 hours per week Variable rota including on-call shifts Cadogan Clinic is an award-winning private day hospital specialising in plastic surgery and dermatology, located in the heart of Chelsea. We are looking for an experienced Ambulatory Nurse to join our theatre and ambulatory ward team, supporting leading plastic surgeons and perioperative teams across three state-of-the-art operating theatres. What You'll Be Doing As an Ambulatory Nurse, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality pre- and post-operative care, leading the ambulatory team, and ensuring smooth theatre operations. Your responsibilities will include: Leading and supervising the ambulatory nursing team, including permanent, bank, and agency staff Supporting the Theatre Manager and Consultant Clinical Directors in day-to-day theatre operations Mentoring, coaching, and developing staff to deliver high clinical standards Ensuring compliance with infection control, CQC regulations, and clinical governance protocols Coordinating rotas and on-call schedules to ensure consistent and safe patient care Overseeing patient flow, pre- and post-operative assessment, and recovery care Leading resuscitation calls, emergency drills, and audits in line with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines Acting as a role model for professional standards, teamwork, and patient-centred care Leading the collection of patient's satisfaction surveys What You'll Bring Essential NMC-registered nurse or ODP with theatre and perioperative experience Senior theatre/anaesthetic experience (minimum Band 6) Proven leadership and people management skills Strong knowledge of pre- and post-operative care, theatre protocols, and patient safety Ability to mentor, supervise, and develop clinical teams Desirable ALS/ILS certification Mentoring qualifications or people management training (ILM) Experience in anaesthetic equipment management and phlebotomy Exposure to day-case surgery or cosmetic/plastic surgery Benefits & Why Join Cadogan Clinic Work alongside leading plastic surgeons and theatre specialists in the UK Opportunity to develop leadership and clinical expertise across multiple specialities Structured training, professional development, and career progression Supportive and collaborative theatre and ambulatory care team Additional benefits: 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 33 days after 2 years Birthday leave after 1 year of service Pension scheme (NEST) Cycle to Work scheme Discounted aesthetic treatments and skincare Monthly team lunches and social events Referral bonus scheme Long-service recognition awards Ready to Apply? Join a team where your leadership, expertise, and dedication directly impact patient experiences and outcomes.