Nursing Team Lead - Pre-assessment FTC

Spire Healthcare Ltd; Sutton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a full-time Pre Op Assessment Team Leader in Sutton, England. The successful candidate will oversee the pre-operative assessment processes, ensure patient readiness for surgery, and lead the team in delivering high-quality care. Responsibilities include managing patient assessments and liaising with medical teams. An Adult Nursing Degree and prior experience in a leadership role are essential. Benefits include 35 days of annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Employer and employee contributory pension

Discounts through 'Spire for you' platform

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC and significant experience in a pre-operative assessment team.
• Experience in a pre-op team leader role and ability to oversee staff.
• Capable of completing testing per NICE guidelines and managing results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical triage of patient health questionnaires.
• Manage the MDT process and communicate any special requirements.
• Provide pre-operative instructions and determine fitness for surgery.

Skills

Advance assessment skills

Well-developed communication skills

Leadership experience

Ability to work independently

Effective relationship building

Education

Adult Nursing Degree

Nationally recognised pre-assessment course

Job description

Pre Op Assessment Team Lead | Registered Nurse | Full Time | Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Leave Cover 12 months | Sutton | South West London - SM3 9DW

Spire St Anthony's Hospital are looking for an experienced Pre Op Assessment Team Leader to join the pre assessment department on a full time basis of 37.5hrs per week.

This role will suit a Pre Op Assessment Nurse who is looking for the next step in their career or a Nurse with the team leader experience.

Founded in 1904, Spire St Anthony's Hospital delivers care through skilled and dedicated staff working together. With a completed £27m development investment, we provide very high quality healthcare to patients around Sutton, Epsom, Surrey and South London.

Duties and responsibilities

• Working autonomously, completes POA for a caseload of patients and backfilling protected clinic slots for short dated bookings, undertaking a targeted history with assessment of past medical, operative and anaesthetic history.
• Lead on the clinical triage of all patient Health Questionnaires to ensure appropriate POA pathway identified for all patients.
• Local hospital short dated bookings process to be followed to reduce pressure points and to ensure a smooth patient journey for urgent cases.
• Completes testing as per NICE guidelines (NG45), interprets and manages the results, and where appropriate initiates relevant referrals to appropriate staff.
• Completes venepuncture, electrocardiogram, lung function testing and requesting of x‑ray as per policy where clinically appropriate.
• Identifies patients with specific health issues and undertakes relevant risk scoring where indicated and manages the results.
• Demonstrates appropriate review of previous anaesthetic documentation and is able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key factors that would require referral for anaesthetist assessment.
• Follows up on outcomes of referrals to ensure fitness to proceed.
• Provides information about any specific pre‑operative instructions, intraoperative care and discharge.
• Identifies cultural requirements, communication or other specialist health or social needs.
• Liaises with the anaesthetist and surgeon to determine fitness to proceed.
• Following assessment, seeks advice where necessary, to ensure the appropriate level of post‑operative care can be determined.
• Actively manages the MDT process, tracking patients and communicates any special requirements and essential resources to the wider teams.

Who we're looking for

• Adult Nursing Degree and registered with the NMC
• Has undertaken a nationally recognised pre‑assessment course.
• Significant working in a pre‑operative assessment team and experience in a pre‑op team leader role.
• Advance assessment skills in a POA or equivalent background.
• Able to work independently and prioritise patient caseload and POA workload.
• Ability to work autonomously and experience of supervision of staff.
• Experience of leadership
• Well‑developed communication skills, written verbal and IT.
• Participates and assists in the development of policy, guidelines and patient information for POA.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, both internally and externally
• Strong focus on delivering and meeting customer expectations
• Takes an active role in the supervision and teaching of staff and students, including assessment of EEs for junior staff.

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

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. We commit to our employee's 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."

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Closing date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.