Bank Outpatient Nurse

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking an experienced Pre-Assessment Nurse to join their Outpatients team. You will conduct pre-operative assessments, and coordinate patient journeys, while ensuring comprehensive patient care. The ideal candidate will have NMC registration and experience in surgical nursing. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Access to health insurance

Training & Development opportunities

Reward Gateway discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-assessment, surgical or acute care nursing.
• Compassionate and professional approach, always putting the patient first.
• Experience in orthopaedics, general surgery, ophthalmology, ENT or gynaecology (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive pre-operative assessments.
• Identify potential risks and make appropriate referrals.
• Mentor and support junior staff and students.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision-making skills

Communication

Organizational abilities

Education

NMC registration (Level 1) as a Registered Nurse

Post-basic qualification in physical assessment or history taking

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for additional hours? We have an exciting opportunity for a Pre-Assessment Nurse to join our friendly Outpatients team at Practice Plus Group on a Bank basis. You'll play a key role in ensuring our patients are fully prepared—clinically and emotionally—for their surgical journey. Working alongside a skilled multi-disciplinary team, you'll help deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care in a modern and well-equipped hospital. If you're passionate about patient-centred care and want to work in a setting where your expertise is truly valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive pre-operative assessments to ensure patients are clinically fit and ready for surgery.
• Identify potential risks and make appropriate referrals where necessary.
• Support the development of nurse-led pre-assessment clinics, helping to shape service delivery.
• Work closely with consultants, anaesthetists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate the patient journey from pre-admission to discharge.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records in line with professional and regulatory standards.
• Provide information, education, and reassurance to patients and their families before their procedure.
• Mentor and support junior staff and students, fostering a learning and collaborative environment.

Requirements / Qualifications

• NMC registration (Level 1) as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in pre-assessment, surgical or acute care nursing.
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• A compassionate and professional approach, always putting the patient first.
• A post-basic qualification in physical assessment or history taking (desirable).
• Experience in orthopaedics, general surgery, ophthalmology, ENT or gynaecology (desirable).

Benefits and Additional Information

• A rate of £19.37.
• Work alongside a skilled multi-disciplinary team.
• Work in a modern and well-equipped hospital.
• Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme.
• Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility.
• Award-winning ED&I programme.
• Access to private health insurance.
• Training & Development: Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System. Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy. Great development and career progression opportunities.
• You get to know people over the weeks and months, and you can see them start to improve when they are having treatment—it’s really nice; you can make a difference and help someone overcome difficulties.
• Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. We actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Applications will be processed at the time of application; Practice Plus Group reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date—therefore timely applications are encouraged.