Overview
Clinical Lead – Pre-Assessment at The Manor Hospital, Bedford. 37.5 Hours & Permanent. Salary: Up to £42,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification).
The Manor Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals and clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. We have an opportunity for a Clinical Lead to join the Pre-Assessment department. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
Duties of this role include
* Lead and coordinate the daily clinical operations of your department, ensuring appropriate skill mix, safe staffing levels, and effective patient care.
* Supervise and support nursing staff, allocating duties based on patient need, competency, and development goals.
* Actively manage rotas, annual leave, and study leave to maintain service continuity.
* Work alongside the DOCS/CSM to support strategic service development, ensuring efficient delivery of care and positive patient outcomes.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, professional standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CQC, HIS, HIW).
* Maintain professional standards in accordance with the NMC Code and clinical best practice guidelines.
* Undertake and support departmental risk assessments, clinical audits, and the risk self-assessment cycle.
* Investigate incidents and lead on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) where required, taking remedial actions and ensuring learning is shared.
* Ensure full compliance with infection prevention, safeguarding, health and safety, manual handling, and information governance policies.
Applicants should meet the following criteria
* Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
* Proven experience in a senior nursing or supervisory leadership role.
* Strong understanding of clinical governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
* Excellent communication, mentorship, and decision-making skills.
* Ability to lead, manage, and motivate a multidisciplinary team.
* Evidence of continued professional development and competency in advanced nursing practice.
* Leadership or management qualification (e.g., ILM, MBA, or equivalent).
* Experience in managing service delivery within a regulated healthcare environment.
* Knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and workforce/resource management.
* Experience participating in or leading audits, RCAs, complaints resolution, and quality improvement projects.
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
* 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
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