Job Description

Pre assessment Clinic is a pivotal part of the patient's inpatient pathway. We take genuine pride in our friendly approach in Pre Assessment treating our patients with respect and honesty - a philosophy that is reflected in the outstanding level of care we deliver to our patients every day.
As the band 7 Lead in Private Care Pre Assessment Clinic you will be responsible for ensuring the Private care Pre-assessment department operates smoothly on a day-to-day basis, engaging with other relevant departments as required so that our service needs are met through the delivery of high quality care.
You will be required to support the Management team, Director of Clinical Services and Operations Manager in the planning and implementation of issues arising from the Trust Board Strategies.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Band 7 Nurse to join our team. This post will play a crucial role in ensuring quality and safe care is maintained, whilst moving forward to meet the evolving needs of the service and population we serve.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role are to ensure the safe running of the Private Care Pre admission / outpatient department day to day, ensuring the patients receive a high standard of care.
You will be required to:

• Have 24-hour responsibility for the provision of clinical care and standards in the department
• Responsible for co-coordinating and make effective use of staff, supervise staff and ensure training is maintained.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and provide clinical leadership for staff.
• Act as a role model and leader to nursing staff
• Ensure cost effective use of resources

Skills required:

• Able to manage difficult situations effectively
• Leadership skills - the ability to prioritise & meet deadlines; organise work of self & others.
• Time management and effective delegation skills
• Mentorship and preceptorship skills and experience
• Excellent clinical skills
• Work well in a multi-disciplinary team
• Analyses problems & implements effective & appropriate solutions
• Change management experience

About us
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
• Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
• Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."

At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.
Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare

At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
Details
Date posted
03 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
53,751 to 60,651 a year Per Annum Including HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
392-RNOH-1290
Job locations
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Borckley Hill
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure that the department operates smoothly on a day-to-day basis, engaging with other relevant departments as required.
Deputise for the Lead Nurse as necessary.
Support the Lead Nurse and the Senior Nursing and Operations Manager in the planning and implementation of issues arising from the Trust Board Strategies.
Supervise the maintenance of equipment and ordering of supplies, ensuring all equipment complies with national standards.
Participate in budget setting and manage the delegated budget accordingly.
Maintain the department according to hospital and department policies within the budget available.
Lead in the complaints management process, participating in the Trusts Risk Management process as appropriate.
Ensure the clinical area undertakes an annual risk assessment and that outcomes are identified and actioned.
Establish appropriate systems within the ward for the monitoring of quality standards, facilitate audit of services, risk management, complaints and act upon them accordingly.
Ensure that specific specialised procedures and protocols to cover all aspects of care within the ward are readily available for staff.
Be flexible with working hours to facilitate the smooth running of the unit.
Promote and initiate innovations and change related to improvement of clinical services.
Be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring good communication with other departments internally and externally.
Utilise staffing resources to provide the most effective cover for the department.
Plan staff off-duty, ensuring appropriate skill mix for each shift.
Cover any sickness or absence with temporary staff.
Maintain records of staff sickness and annual leave, implementing relevant actions in conjunction with Trust policies and procedures.
Manage any departmental staff disciplinaries, grievances and capability issues in line with Trust policies and procedures, liaising with the Human Resources Department and Modern Matron / General Manager as appropriate.
Co-ordinate the recruitment, selection and deployment of all grades of staff. Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure that the department operates smoothly on a day-to-day basis, engaging with other relevant departments as required.
Deputise for the Lead Nurse as necessary.
Support the Lead Nurse and the Senior Nursing and Operations Manager in the planning and implementation of issues arising from the Trust Board Strategies.
Supervise the maintenance of equipment and ordering of supplies, ensuring all equipment complies with national standards.
Participate in budget setting and manage the delegated budget accordingly.
Maintain the department according to hospital and department policies within the budget available.
Lead in the complaints management process, participating in the Trusts Risk Management process as appropriate.
Ensure the clinical area undertakes an annual risk assessment and that outcomes are identified and actioned.
Establish appropriate systems within the ward for the monitoring of quality standards, facilitate audit of services, risk management, complaints and act upon them accordingly.
Ensure that specific specialised procedures and protocols to cover all aspects of care within the ward are readily available for staff.
Be flexible with working hours to facilitate the smooth running of the unit.
Promote and initiate innovations and change related to improvement of clinical services.
Be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring good communication with other departments internally and externally.
Utilise staffing resources to provide the most effective cover for the department.
Plan staff off-duty, ensuring appropriate skill mix for each shift.
Cover any sickness or absence with temporary staff.
Maintain records of staff sickness and annual leave, implementing relevant actions in conjunction with Trust policies and procedures.
Manage any departmental staff disciplinaries, grievances and capability issues in line with Trust policies and procedures, liaising with the Human Resources Department and Modern Matron / General Manager as appropriate.
Co-ordinate the recruitment, selection and deployment of all grades of staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential

• Current NMC Registration
• Minimum 2 years' Band 6 experience
• Minimum of 12 months experience in staff management
• Mentorship and preceptorship skills and experience

Desirable

• Management qualification
• Post registration course

Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential

• Established relationships working with the MDT.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Proven communication skills (written, non-verbal & verbal)

Analytical & Judgment Skills
Essential

• Analyses problems & implements effective & appropriate solutions
• Able to manage difficult situations effectively
• Sound clinical skills
• Mentorship and preceptorship skills and experience
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care

Desirable

• Ability to adapt to changing service needs

Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential

• Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines
• Able to organise and co-ordinate services during the absence of more senior staff
• Time management and effective delegation skills

Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential

• Current NMC Registration
• Minimum 2 years' Band 6 experience
• Minimum of 12 months experience in staff management
• Mentorship and preceptorship skills and experience

Desirable

• Management qualification
• Post registration course

Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential

• Established relationships working with the MDT.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Proven communication skills (written, non-verbal & verbal)

Analytical & Judgment Skills
Essential

• Analyses problems & implements effective & appropriate solutions
• Able to manage difficult situations effectively
• Sound clinical skills
• Mentorship and preceptorship skills and experience
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care

Desirable

• Ability to adapt to changing service needs

Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential

• Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines
• Able to organise and co-ordinate services during the absence of more senior staff
• Time management and effective delegation skills

Skills Required