Clinical Lead - Gynaecology Theatres | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our Gynaecology Theatres as a band 6 Clinical Leader. This position is for Poole Hospital site - but cross site working at Bournemouth Hospital can/may be expected.

You will lead a united team forward, setting standards and promoting as well as providing the best level of care possible. This role will require you to work cross site, to manage and support the team and coordinate the department as needed when the transformation between Emergency and Elective services happens in 2026/2027.

You will report directly to the senior clinical lead and deputise in their absence, setting excellent standards within the theatre setting and acting as a role model to the wider multi-disciplinary team.

Why join #TeamUHD?
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• A friendly, inclusive team
• Work life balance
• Our values are at the heart of our trust
• Live and work in a beautiful part of the country

Base Location: UHD - Poole Hospital (Cross site working at Bournemouth may be required)

Interview Date: 4th June 2026

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

This advert closes on Friday 29 May 2026

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