Nursing Manager

Nursing Manager - Pre-Assessment | Spire Parkway Hospital | Solihull | Full Time | Permanent | Excellent Benefits
This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to shape exceptional patient journeys from the very first interaction. As Nursing Manager for Pre‑Assessment, you will lead a highly skilled clinical team, set the benchmark for quality and patient experience, and drive an efficient, forward‑thinking service that supports outstanding surgical outcomes. The role offers genuine scope to influence practice, develop talent, and deliver sustainable improvements within a high‑performing, patient‑centred environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
As Nursing Manager for Pre‑Assessment, you will hold full accountability for the clinical, professional and operational leadership of the service. Key responsibilities will include:
* Providing strategic and operational leadership of the Pre‑Assessment service, ensuring the delivery of consistently safe, effective and high‑quality patient care
* Leading the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care across multiple clinical teams, ensuring best practice and patient‑centred pathways
* Acting as a visible and credible senior clinical leader, developing and motivating teams through effective performance management, coaching and professional development
* Driving operational performance against agreed key performance indicators, ensuring the efficient, sustainable running of the department
* Embedding strong clinical governance, risk management and quality improvement frameworks into everyday practice
* Leading clinical audit programmes, service evaluations and improvement initiatives, translating findings into meaningful and measurable outcomes
* Ensuring full compliance with all regulatory, statutory and professional requirements, including CQC standards and NMC Code of Conduct
* Managing resources responsibly, including workforce planning, rota management and stock control, in partnership with finance and operational colleagues
* Building effective, collaborative relationships with consultants, senior leaders and external stakeholders to support service delivery and future growth
* Championing innovation and continuous improvement to enhance service efficiency, patient experience and clinical outcomes
* Promoting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring a respectful, supportive and inclusive working environment
* Maintaining the highest standards of information governance, ensuring patient data is managed accurately, securely and in line with data protection legislation
Who we are looking for:
We're seeking an experienced and credible senior nurse leader with the expertise, judgement and drive to lead a high‑performing Pre‑Assessment service. You will bring:
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the NMC
* Proven experience in a Ward Manager, Department Manager or equivalent senior clinical leadership role
* Previous experience within the independent healthcare sector (desirable but highly advantageous)
* Significant perioperative nursing experience, with a strong understanding of patient pathways
* Demonstrable experience in clinical audit, governance, risk management and quality improvement initiatives
* A recognised management or leadership qualification, or active progression towards one
* Clear evidence of ongoing continuous professional development and commitment to maintaining clinical excellence
* Highly developed leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
* A proactive, forward‑thinking approach, with the confidence to drive service development and continuous improvement
Working Hours: Full Time 37.5hrs pw
Contract: Permanent
Benefits:
We offer employees 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
* Private medical insurance
* Free Bupa Wellness Screening
* Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
* 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 100 retailers
* Life assurance
We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Alison Roberts on
Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy without further notice, so please submit your application as soon as possible