Pre-Operative Assessment Lead – Band 7 Clinician

University Hospitals of Leicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 Lead in Pre-Operative Assessment. You will provide clinical leadership across sites, supervise the pre-assessment team, and deliver expert nursing care within professional boundaries.

The role involves working Monday to Saturday, 7.30 to 5.30pm, and contributing to policy development and training to sustain high standards of practice. You will lead on service development, audits, and change management, promoting openness, continuous

Qualifications

• Lead and manage the pre-assessment team to deliver high-quality care.
• Provide autonomous nursing practice within professional boundaries.
• Contribute to policy development, staff training and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage team work patterns, sickness and annual leave.
• Ensure documentation meets NMC and Trust standards.
• Lead audits and implement actions to improve care and safety.
• Coordinate pre-assessment activities across sites and community.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Communication

NMC Code

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Band 7 Lead in Pre-Operative Assessment. You will provide clinical leadership across sites, supervise the pre-assessment team, and deliver expert nursing care within professional boundaries.

The role involves working Monday to Saturday, 7.30 to 5.30pm, and contributing to policy development and training to sustain high standards of practice. You will lead on service development, audits, and change management, promoting openness, continuous