Pre & Post Op Lead Nurse / ODP – Brand New Private Hospital
Up to £45,000 per annum plus Bonus & Competitive Company Benefits
Full-Time, Permanent, 40 Hours per Week
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Do you want to be a key part in the opening and success of a BRAND NEW and state-of-the-art hospital?
Are you an experienced Nurse or ODP with a background in surgical nursing, recovery or HDU/ITU with strong leadership experience looking for a new and exciting opportunity?
Compass Associates are proud to have exclusively partnered with Welbeck Health Partners for the opening of their brand-new hospital, boasting 12 specialties equipped with the latest technology and world-renowned consultants dedicated to delivering the best patient experience.
Capitalising on the success of their London flagship hospital, their new site will offer a wide range of medical diagnostic and same-day minimally invasive services, including heart health, lung health, digestive health, ENT, endoscopy, and neurology.
This is a very exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to help to shape a growing, but established healthcare organisation.
Welbeck Health Partners was founded by leading healthcare specialists from the UK and USA who shared a clear vision: to deliver better care and redefine what a healthcare organisation can be.
Welbeck’s unique partnership model empowers clinicians to share in the success of the group while fostering a collaborative environment. It provides a framework for consistent patient pathways, quality assurance across partners, and smooth cross-referrals between specialties.
Joining Welbeck means becoming part of a growing network of high-quality clinics and world-leading healthcare professionals. Welbeck are committed to creating a supportive, values-driven environment where their people can thrive. The company invests in its people, providing ongoing professional development, clear career progression, and the resources needed to excel.
If you’re looking to be part of a purpose-led organisation that is shaping the future of healthcare while fostering a culture of respect, teamwork, and shared success, we’d love to hear from you.
What is in it for you?
- *Generous Annual Bonus Scheme*
- Salary up to £45,000 dependent on experience, which could be negotiated 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!
- Amazing opportunity to lead in the acute phase – take ownership of post-anaesthetic recovery and immediate post-operative care
- Shape services – play a 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
- Annual Flu Vaccines
- Private Pension
- Season Ticket Loan / Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- AND a range of policies supporting health and wellbeing
At present, we are in search for a motivated Pre-Op Assessment and Post-Op Unit Lead to join the team. Reporting to the Theatre Manager, you will be responsible for the provision of highly specialist, evidence-based pre and post operative day within the day surgery unit. Leading the team of nurses, you will proactively respond to and lead emergency situations with support within the centre, support the development and lead the pre-assessment services, and take responsibility foe the development of the team within the pre and post operative unit.
Responsibilities:
- 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
What can you bring?
- 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 will be 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 situation
- Willingness to complete Advanced Life Support (ALS) and be part of the Resus team
Recommendations
We’re currently recruiting for a variety of management, clinical, and non-clinical roles across Oxford and Cambridge if this role isn’t for you, but you would be interested in exploring roles feel free to share your details.
If you know someone who may be interested in this or other roles in a new private hospital, we offer a £500 voucher referral reward for every successful recommendation.
Contact Details
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Rachel Smith direct on 02392 002 799. Alternatively, you can email an updated CV to [email protected]
