Overview

Clinical Lead – Pre-Assessment at The Manor Hospital, Bedford. 37.5 Hours and 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 and 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 servicePrivate Pension SchemePrivate Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditionsFriends and Family Hospital DiscountsFamily Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption payNon-contributory life insuranceStaff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefitsAccess to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeingEmployee recognition programmesIndustry leading training and development opportunities

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