Job summary
Spire Leicester Hospital is seeking an experienced Nursing Manager to lead our Pre-Assessment service-an influential role driving quality, safety and outstanding patient experience before surgery.
Main duties of the job
As Nursing Manager, you will:
Lead the Pre-Assessment service, setting high standards for safe, effective, patient-centred care
Drive team performance through strong clinical and operational leadership
Oversee the full patient pathway, ensuring assessments are delivered efficiently and to the highest quality
Take accountability for KPIs, service delivery, and day-to-day operational performance
Embed a culture of clinical governance, continuous improvement, and best practice
Lead audits and implement meaningful improvements that enhance patient outcomes
Ensure full compliance with CQC and professional standards
Manage staffing, resources, and budgets effectively in partnership with finance teams
Build strong working relationships with consultants and key stakeholders
Identify opportunities to innovate and improve the patient experience
Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion within your team
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nursing Manager - Pre-Assessment | Spire Leicester Hospital | Oadby | Full Time | Permanent | Excellent Benefits
Spire Leicester Hospital is looking for an experienced and driven Nursing Manager to lead our Pre-Assessment service. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape a vital part of the patient journey, ensuring every patient receives safe, seamless, and high-quality care before their procedure.
You'll take ownership of a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary service - leading your team, driving performance, and continuously improving how we deliver care.
What You'll Be Doing:
As Nursing Manager, you will:
Lead the Pre-Assessment service, setting high standards for safe, effective, patient-centred careDrive team performance through strong clinical and operational leadershipOversee the full patient pathway, ensuring assessments are delivered efficiently and to the highest qualityTake accountability for KPIs, service delivery, and day-to-day operational performanceEmbed a culture of clinical governance, continuous improvement, and best practiceLead audits and implement meaningful improvements that enhance patient outcomesEnsure full compliance with CQC and professional standardsManage staffing, resources, and budgets effectively in partnership with finance teamsBuild strong working relationships with consultants and key stakeholdersIdentify opportunities to innovate and improve the patient experienceChampion equality, diversity, and inclusion within your team
Who We're Looking For:
Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registrationStrong Pre-Assessment experienceProven leadership experience at Ward Manager level or similarExperience within independent healthcare (desirable)Solid background in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvementLeadership/management qualification (or working towards)Evidence of ongoing CPDA confident, proactive leader with excellent communication and organisational skillsSomeone who is forward-thinking and motivated to improve services
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 holidaysEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailersFree Bupa wellness screeningPrivate medical insuranceLife assurance
Our Values:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passion.Keeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating together
We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
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.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Nursing Manager - Pre-Assessment | Spire Leicester Hospital | Oadby | Full Time | Permanent | Excellent Benefits
Spire Leicester Hospital is looking for an experienced and driven Nursing Manager to lead our Pre-Assessment service. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape a vital part of the patient journey, ensuring every patient receives safe, seamless, and high-quality care before their procedure.
You'll take ownership of a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary service - leading your team, driving performance, and continuously improving how we deliver care.
What You'll Be Doing:
As Nursing Manager, you will:
Lead the Pre-Assessment service, setting high standards for safe, effective, patient-centred careDrive team performance through strong clinical and operational leadershipOversee the full patient pathway, ensuring assessments are delivered efficiently and to the highest qualityTake accountability for KPIs, service delivery, and day-to-day operational performanceEmbed a culture of clinical governance, continuous improvement, and best practiceLead audits and implement meaningful improvements that enhance patient outcomesEnsure full compliance with CQC and professional standardsManage staffing, resources, and budgets effectively in partnership with finance teamsBuild strong working relationships with consultants and key stakeholdersIdentify opportunities to innovate and improve the patient experienceChampion equality, diversity, and inclusion within your team
Who We're Looking For:
Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registrationStrong Pre-Assessment experienceProven leadership experience at Ward Manager level or similarExperience within independent healthcare (desirable)Solid background in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvementLeadership/management qualification (or working towards)Evidence of ongoing CPDA confident, proactive leader with excellent communication and organisational skillsSomeone who is forward-thinking and motivated to improve services
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 holidaysEmployer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailersFree Bupa wellness screeningPrivate medical insuranceLife assurance
Our Values:
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
Driving clinical excellenceDoing the right thingCaring is our passion.Keeping it simpleDelivering on our promisesSucceeding and celebrating together
We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
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.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- Proven experience in a Ward Manager or similar leadership role
- Previous experience within the independent healthcare sector
- Substantial perioperative experience
- Demonstrable experience of clinical audit, governance, and quality improvement
- Management or leadership qualification (or working towards)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- A proactive and forward-thinking approach to service development
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- Proven experience in a Ward Manager or similar leadership role
- Previous experience within the independent healthcare sector
- Substantial perioperative experience
- Demonstrable experience of clinical audit, governance, and quality improvement
- Management or leadership qualification (or working towards)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- A proactive and forward-thinking approach to service development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- Proven experience in a Ward Manager or similar leadership role
- Previous experience within the independent healthcare sector
- Substantial perioperative experience
- Demonstrable experience of clinical audit, governance, and quality improvement
- Management or leadership qualification (or working towards)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- A proactive and forward-thinking approach to service development
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- Proven experience in a Ward Manager or similar leadership role
- Previous experience within the independent healthcare sector
- Substantial perioperative experience
- Demonstrable experience of clinical audit, governance, and quality improvement
- Management or leadership qualification (or working towards)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- A proactive and forward-thinking approach to service development
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
