Nursing Manager - Pre-assessment

Nursing Manager - Pre-Assessment | Spire Parkway Hospital | Solihull | Full Time | Permanent | Excellent Benefits

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to shape exceptional patient journeys from the very first interaction. As Nursing Manager for Pre-Assessment, you will lead a highly skilled clinical team, set the benchmark for quality and patient experience, and drive an efficient, forward-thinking service that supports outstanding surgical outcomes. The role offers genuine scope to influence practice, develop talent, and deliver sustainable improvements within a high-performing, patient-centred environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As Nursing Manager for Pre-Assessment, you will hold full accountability for the clinical, professional and operational leadership of the service. Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic and operational leadership of the Pre-Assessment service, ensuring the delivery of consistently safe, effective and high-quality patient care
• Leading the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care across multiple clinical teams, ensuring best practice and patient-centred pathways
• Acting as a visible and credible senior clinical leader, developing and motivating teams through effective performance management, coaching and professional development
• Driving operational performance against agreed key performance indicators, ensuring the efficient, sustainable running of the department
• Embedding strong clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement frameworks into everyday practice
• Leading clinical audit programmes, service evaluations and improvement initiatives, translating findings into meaningful and measurable outcomes
• Ensuring full compliance with all regulatory, statutory and professional requirements, including CQC standards and NMC Code of Conduct
• Managing resources responsibly, including workforce planning, rota management and stock control, in partnership with finance and operational colleagues
• Building effective, collaborative relationships with consultants, senior leaders and external stakeholders to support service delivery and future growth
• Championing innovation and continuous improvement to enhance service efficiency, patient experience and clinical outcomes
• Promoting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring a respectful, supportive and inclusive working environment
• Maintaining the highest standards of information governance, ensuring patient data is managed accurately, securely and in line with data protection legislation

Who we are looking for:

We're seeking an experienced and credible senior nurse leader with the expertise, judgement and drive to lead a high-performing Pre-Assessment service. You will bring:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the NMC
• Proven experience in a Ward Manager, Department Manager or equivalent senior clinical leadership role
• Previous experience within the independent healthcare sector (desirable but highly advantageous)
• Significant perioperative nursing experience, with a strong understanding of patient pathways
• Demonstrable experience in clinical audit, governance, risk management and quality improvement initiatives
• A recognised management or leadership qualification, or active progression towards one
• Clear evidence of ongoing continuous professional development and commitment to maintaining clinical excellence
• Highly developed leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
• A proactive, forward-thinkingapproach, with the confidence to drive service development and continuous improvement

Working Hours: Full Time 37.5hrs pw

Contract: Permanent

Benefits:

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Free Bupa Wellness Screening
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 100 retailers
• Life assurance

We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.



Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, we reserve the right to