Nursing Manager - Pre-assessment

Job Description:

Nursing Manager - Pre-Assessment | Spire Leicester Hospital | Oadby | Full Time | Permanent | Excellent Benefits

Spire Leicester Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Nursing Manager to lead our Pre-Assessment service on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for delivering a high-performing, patient-focused service while driving clinical quality, operational efficiency, and team development.

Duties and Responsibilities

As Nursing Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the Pre-Assessment service, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality patient care
• Oversee the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care across multiple clinical teams
• Provide strong clinical and operational leadership, supporting and developing your team
• Deliver against key performance indicators, ensuring the efficient running of the department
• Embed clinical governance, risk management, and continuous improvement into daily practice
• Lead audits and service reviews, implementing action plans to drive improvements
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and professional standards, including CQC requirements
• Manage resources effectively, including staffing and stock control, working closely with finance colleagues
• Build strong relationships with consultants and external stakeholders to support service growth
• Identify and implement innovative approaches to enhance service delivery and patient experience
• Promote a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion across the team
• Ensure accurate and compliant handling of patient information in line with data protection requirements

Who We're Looking For

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Proven experience in a Ward Manager or similar leadership role
• Previous experience within the independent healthcare sector
• Substantial perioperative experience
• Demonstrable experience of clinical audit, governance, and quality improvement
• Management or leadership qualification (or working towards)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A proactive and forward-thinking approach to service development

Benefits:

We offer employed colleagues 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
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Free Bupa wellness screening
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance

Our Values:

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Driving clinical excellence

Doing the right thing

Caring is our passion.

Keeping it simple

Delivering on our promises

Succeeding and celebrating together

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

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.