The Opportunity
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.Ambulatory Lead – Cadoganclinic | Job.bo