Job summary
As Lead Pre-Assessment Nurse, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of a high-quality, patient-focused Pre-Assessment service.
Main duties of the job
Providing leadership, guidance and support to the Pre-Assessment team Delivering comprehensive pre-operative assessments for a wide range of surgical specialties Working closely with consultants, anaesthetists and clinical teams to optimise patient outcomes Ensuring the highest standards of clinical care, patient safety and service delivery Supporting service improvements and helping drive excellence across the department Managing complex and sensitive patient conversations with professionalism and compassion Supporting the development, education and ongoing growth of colleagues within the team Promoting an inclusive culture that values equality, diversity and respect for all Maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention and control
Details
- Date posted: 03 November 2026
- Closing date: 20 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 29134
- Job locations: 170 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M20 2AF, Manchester, M20 2AF, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead Pre-Assessment Nurse | Manchester | Permanent | Full Time | Outstanding CQC Rated Hospital
Lead a High-Quality Pre-Assessment Service at One of Manchester's Leading Private Hospitals
Spire Manchester Hospital is seeking an experienced and passionate Lead Pre-Assessment Nurse to join our dedicated team.
This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role within a busy and expanding Pre-Assessment service at our state-of-the-art £65 million hospital. Working alongside experienced consultants, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring patients receive exceptional care and a seamless surgical journey from the very start.
As a leader within the department, you'll help shape and develop the service, support and inspire your colleagues, and make a real difference to patient outcomes in a modern, forward-thinking healthcare environment.
Spire Manchester Hospital is home to more than 800 colleagues and continues to grow as we expand the range of services available to patients across Greater Manchester and beyond.
The Opportunity As Lead Pre-Assessment Nurse, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of a high-quality, patient-focused Pre-Assessment service. You will ensure patients are clinically prepared for surgery, receive outstanding care, and benefit from a safe and efficient pathway throughout their surgical journey.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing leadership, guidance and support to the Pre-Assessment team
- Delivering comprehensive pre-operative assessments for a wide range of surgical specialties
- Working closely with consultants, anaesthetists and clinical teams to optimise patient outcomes
- Ensuring the highest standards of clinical care, patient safety and service delivery
- Supporting service improvements and helping drive excellence across the department
- Managing complex and sensitive patient conversations with professionalism and compassion
- Supporting the development, education and ongoing growth of colleagues within the team
- Promoting an inclusive culture that values equality, diversity and respect for all
- Maintaining the highest standards of infection prevention and control
You will be a confident and motivated Registered Nurse who enjoys leading others and delivering outstanding patient care.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Current NMC registration
- Previous experience within Pre-Assessment and/or surgical services
- Leadership or team management experience
- Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- The ability to manage a varied and complex patient caseload
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A commitment to delivering exceptional patient experiences
At Spire Manchester, you'll be joining an organisation that is committed to investing in both its people and its services. You'll benefit from working in a modern hospital environment where innovation, collaboration and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything we do.
Our Benefits Package Includes:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Company pension with flexible retirement options
- Life assurance
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- 'Spire for You' discounts and cashback platform
- Free onsite parking
- Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
It's more than just treating patients. It's about looking after people.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Previous experience within Pre-Assessment and/or surgical services
Experience
Essential
- Leadership or team management experience
- Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
About us
Spire Manchester Hospital is a £65m state-of-the-art healthcare facility offering you the opportunity to work across a wide variety of specialisms. You will be able to develop your clinical skills in a modern and progressive environment. The Manchester team currently consists of over 800 colleagues and we are rapidly expanding as we increase the scope of services we provide across our experienced and dynamic teams.
Employer details
- Employer name: Spire Healthcare Ltd
- Address: 170 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M20 2AF, Manchester, M20 2AF, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.spirehealthcare.com/