Team Leader Pre-Assessment Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Team Leader for their Pre-Assessment Team. This role involves overseeing a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of patient care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to prepare patients for surgery. The organization is renowned for its commitment to quality and has received an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and staff development, where your leadership can make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing healthcare teams and providing patient care.
• Strong commitment to professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Pre-Assessment team and ensure effective clinic operations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members for patient assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Patient-Centered Care

Collaboration

Education

Nursing Qualification

Professional Development Training

Job description

We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, and committed individual to join the Pre-Assessment Team as Team Leader.

The candidate should be motivated and a team player who is dedicated to providing high standards of care, safety, and practice for patients.

The post holder will be responsible for the overall management of the pre-assessment team and the development of staff within that team. They will serve as a professional role model, providing visible leadership for the team, and will be an expert clinical practitioner.

The post holder will work closely with members of the Multidisciplinary Team to ensure that patients are pre-assessed appropriately before their surgery.

By joining the team, you will be able to bring your knowledge and experience to contribute effectively.

Please note, the advert may close early without notice if there are a high number of applicants.

Key Responsibilities

1. Overall management of the Pre-Assessment team, including managing staff sickness, performance, etc.
2. Ensure the smooth and effective running of the Pre-Assessment clinics, supporting the clinics and staff involved.
3. Collaborate with members of the MDT, e.g., Anaesthetists, to ensure patients are deemed fit for surgery.
4. Maintain the department's budget and monitor for overspend.
5. Undertake professional development and training to progress the service.
6. Provide high standards of holistic, patient-centred care.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing and flourishing organization serving Hackney, East London, The City, and beyond.

We are proud that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust offers comprehensive hospital and community health services, along with specialist services for a wider patient group. We also manage services at St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton values diversity and inclusion, reflected in our policies and People Plan. All staff are expected to embody our Trust values.

We are committed to fair recruitment practices and supporting staff development, including a range of benefits.

Homerton has been recognized as one of the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work.

The full job description and person specification outline the key tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachments on this page for more details.

This advert closes on Tuesday, 13 May 2025.

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