Clinical Lead – Pre Assessment
Circle Reading Hospital – part of Circle Health Group, Britain’s leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
37.5 hours per week, permanent; salary up to £44,500 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification).
Overview
We have an opportunity for a Clinical Lead to join our team in the Pre Assessment department. This is a full‑time role requiring a flexible shift pattern.
Duties Of This Role Include
- Provide senior clinical leadership for the Pre‑Operative Assessment (POA) service, ensuring safe, effective, and patient‑centred care.
- Maintain a visible clinical presence, working clinically within POA where required to support service delivery and role‑model best practice.
- Ensure the POA service operates in full compliance with CQC standards, professional regulations, and Circle Health Group policies.
- Lead the day‑to‑day operational delivery of the POA service, ensuring capacity, flow, and efficiency meet surgical demand.
- Lead, manage, and support the POA nursing and clinical team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Act as the clinical lead interface between POA and key stakeholders including anaesthetists, surgeons, consultants, and senior hospital leaders.
Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria
- Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current professional registration (e.g. NMC).
- Significant post‑registration experience within Pre‑Operative Assessment or peri‑operative services.
- Demonstrable experience in a senior or clinical leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of peri‑operative pathways, risk stratification, and patient optimisation.
- Proven understanding of clinical governance, audit, and regulatory compliance (CQC).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced clinical environment.
Salary & Benefits
- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
- Private Pension Scheme.
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions.
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.
- Family‑Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay.
- Non‑contributory life insurance.
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits.
- Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing.
- Employee recognition programmes.
- Industry‑leading training and development opportunities.
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. We strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles, and more.
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