Clinical Lead Pre-Assessment

Clinical Lead Pre-Assessment
Albyn Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary:
Up to £46,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Albyn Hospital
in Aberdeen is 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.

We have an opportunity for a Clinical Lead Pre-Assessment to join their team of staff in the Pre-Operative 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.

• 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 comprehensive, timely, and accurate pre‑operative assessment of patients in line with national and organisational standards.
• Lead on clinical decision‑making related to patient optimisation, escalation, and suitability for surgery.
• Ensure the POA service operates in full compliance with CQC standards, professional regulations, and Circle Health Group policies.
• Lead on clinical governance within POA, including audit, risk management, incident investigation, and learning from outcomes.
• Ensure robust pathways are in place for managing high‑risk patients, including escalation to anaesthetists and medical teams.
• Monitor and improve key quality indicators such as DNAs, late cancellations, optimisation outcomes, and patient experience.

• 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.
• Postgraduate qualification in peri‑operative practice, advanced clinical practice, or leadership.
• Experience of service redesign, pathway optimisation, or quality improvement projects.
• Experience working within independent healthcare or large acute settings.

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 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.