Staff Nurse- Pre assessment
Staff Nurse Pre – Assessment
London: The Wellington Hospital
Hours: Full Time 37.5hrs per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday (0830-1830 Mon-Fri) (flexibility required to cover opening hours)
Permanent contract
Salary: competitive dependent on experience + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development
Great Opportunity for a staff nurse to join the pre assessment team @The Wellington Hospital
As a Staff Nurse in the Pre-Assessment department, you will provide the highest standards of care, safety and service to patients, relatives and other customers such Consultants, using a philosophy of care endorsed within the hospital which will be underpinned by policy, procedures, protocols, business strategies and imperatives.
You will be responsible for assisting in running of the clinic with the supervision of senior staffs and also attending to patients in clinic-
Conduct face-to-face pre-operative assessments for patients scheduled for surgery.
Review patient medical histories and perform physical examinations.
Educate patients about the pre-operative and post-operative processes.
Coordinate with surgeons, anesthetists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Document patient information accurately in Meditech
Participate in team meetings and contribute to departmental goals.
You will also be arranging Pre-assessment appointments for the patients and will be liaising closely with the consultants and their secretaries. You will be trusted to make independent decisions in best interest of the patient and the team
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you’ll bring:
Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid NMC registration and PREP requirements
Experience in a clinical setting, preferably in pre-operative assessment or surgical care.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, Outlook and electronic healthcare record systems.
Pre-operative assessment training
Phlebotomy experience is a must.
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Staff Nurse Pre assessment, you’ll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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