Pre & Post Op Lead Nurse​/ODP – Private Hospital

Pre & Post Op Lead Nurse / ODP – Brand New Private Hospital

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Salary: up to £45,000 per annum plus Bonus & Competitive Company Benefits

We are looking for a motivated Pre-Op Assessment and Post-Op Unit Lead to join a brand-new private hospital. This role involves leading day‑to‑day unit operations, post‑anaesthetic recovery, emergency response, and the development of high‑quality pre‑operative assessment services.

• Lead the unit day‑to‑day, ensuring safe, efficient patient flow from admission to discharge
• Take clinical leadership in post‑anaesthetic recovery
• Recognise and respond to acute deterioration, leading emergency situations when needed
• Develop and lead a high‑quality Pre‑Operative Assessment service
• Support, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Work closely with consultants, anaesthetists, and theatre teams
• Drive continuous improvement, governance, and patient safety standards

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP (HCPC)
• Strong surgical background
• Experience in post‑op care, day surgery, or inpatient surgical settings
• Additional experience in Recovery, HDU, or ITU highly advantageous
• Previous Band 6 (or equivalent) experience minimum – ready to step up or already operating at Band 7
• Confident in leading teams and managing acute clinical situations
• Willingness to complete Advanced Life Support (ALS) and be part of the Resus team

• Generous Annual Bonus Scheme
• Salary up to £45,000 dependent on experience, negotiable for the right candidate
• Free on‑site parking
• Great work‑life balance – predictable day‑case environment and option for 4 or 5 day working week
• Opportunity to lead in the acute phase – take ownership of post‑anaesthetic recovery and immediate post‑operative care
• Shape services – key role in developing and leading the Pre‑Op Assessment pathway
• Professional registration paid for annually
• Personal Development Plan
• 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Eye Care
• Season Ticket Loan / Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Policies supporting health and wellbeing

Contact Rachel Smith directly at  or email  with an updated CV.