Spire Healthcare Ltd

Nursing Team Lead - Pre-Assessment

The closing date is 14 November 2025

Job summary

Spire Cheshire 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

At Spire Cheshire Hospital, we provide high-quality treatments for our patients and are extremely proud to be rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for our private hospital care. You can get fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations and diagnosis to treatment and aftercare.

Date posted

17 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

23739

Job locations

Fir Tree Close

Warrington

WA4 4LU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Spire Cheshire 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.

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.

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday with occasional Saturday's

Contract Type: Permanent

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

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Laura Irving on laura.irving@spirehealthcare.com