Regional Clinical Lead

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Clinical Lead to join our amazing and dedicated regional team. This role covers four hospitals across the region - Birmingham, Uttoxeter, Nottingham, and Leicester, and requires regular travel between sites. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training and development programs..

Company Overview

Optegra Eye Healthcare has been proudly recognised as one of 115 Best Big Places to Work 2025 as awarded by the Sunday Times. We are committed to creating an exceptional working environment where our people thrive. Join us and be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing, and contribution every step of the way.

Here are some of our amazing benefits:

Benefits

Some of the benefits of working for us include, but are by no means limited to:

• Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays up to £55,000 per annum dependent on experience
• Generous matched pension contributions
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• SMART working schemes - because we believe in work life balance
• Funded training and development - because we believe in our people
• Discounts on retails, social activities, etc.
• Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family
• Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling for your wellbeing
  
  

The Role

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, and in alignment with Optegra values, ensure a comprehensive level of care provision to all ophthalmic patients, their relatives, or carers, across clinical and non-clinical care pathways, with an emphasis on quality patient care across all hospitals within the region.

Provides clinical leadership to the hospital sites. Responsible for the management and activity of clinical services, theatre and outpatient departments in line with policies, practice standards, regulation and governance. The post holder will provide excellent care to all patients, and manage the patient flow through departments, to provide high-quality, cost-effective care that puts the patient first at all times.

Ensuring visible leadership is always maintained and day to day running of the theatres and outpatient departments are managed efficiently to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective management of relevant pathways.

What You’ll Need

• Registered General Nurse/Theatre Practitioner with NMC/ODP or HCPC registered would be desirable but is not essential
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant clinical standards (e.g. AfPP standards) and regulatory frameworks applicable to the hospital and departments.
• Exposure in a senior role to Consultants, Physicians, allied health professionals, patients, and suppliers.
• Previous leadership experience within a day surgical and /or operating theatre environment over multiple clinical disciplines
• Experience in all areas of people management
• Experience of implementing and supporting evidence based clinical practice.
  
  

If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us by applying for the role.

You’ll see and feel the Optegra difference when you walk through the door - and you’ll have every opportunity to really make a difference. Take a look at our history and vision by clicking the following link: https://www.optegra.com/optegra-story/

Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We’re welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.

Closing date: Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.