BANK- Pre Op assessment Nurse

London Bridge Hospital; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is looking for a Bank Pre Op Assessment Nurse to conduct health assessments and provide support to patients preparing for surgical procedures. This role involves thorough assessments, pre-operative testing, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have experience in pre-operative assessment and be NMC Registered Nurses. The position offers flexibility with shifts and the chance to work in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse with experience in pre-operative assessments.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
• Understanding of safeguarding issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments for pre-assessment clinic.
• Prepare patients for surgery and optimize their health.
• Undertake pre-operative tests and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Experience in pre-operative assessment

Strong knowledge of surgical procedures

Excellent communication skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Basic Adult Life Support certification

Job description

Bank Pre Op Assessment Nurse

Location: Birmingham

Contract type: Bank

Pay: Bank hourly rate between £18.45ph – £25.63, dependent upon shift.

As a Pre-Assessment Nurse, you will conduct thorough health assessments and provide comprehensive support to patients at the pre-assessment clinic, enabling them to be well-prepared for their procedures and recovery. You will review patients from various surgical specialties, prepare them for surgery, optimize their health, and help reduce cancellations.

You will undertake pre-operative tests and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

We are proud of our team culture at HCA UK, which fosters connection and collaboration to deliver exceptional patient outcomes. Our Bank offers flexibility and priority access to shifts across our network of private hospitals rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC. It’s an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to leading healthcare professionals while maintaining control over your work schedule. Join us and be recognized for your vital role in improving lives every day.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in pre-operative assessment, including conducting thorough assessments and developing care plans.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, anesthesia, and perioperative care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• NMC Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
• Basic Adult Life Support certification.
• Understanding of safeguarding issues.

Who are HCA UK?

Founded over 50 years ago, HCA UK is one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we are a major provider of privately funded healthcare, investing over £500 million in advanced treatments, technology, and facilities. Being part of a large multisite healthcare group allows you to expand your clinical knowledge and enjoy a supportive work environment with excellent clinician-to-patient ratios.

Culture and values

At HCA UK, we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. Our mission is to improve human life through our commitment to care, guided by four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognize and value everyone's uniqueness.
• Kindness and Compassion: We treat everyone with kindness and compassion.
• Honesty, Integrity, and Fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity, and fairness.
• Loyalty, Respect, and Dignity: We trust and respect each other as valued members of our team.

Reasonable adjustments

We support bringing your full self to work and offer flexible arrangements and reasonable adjustments to accommodate everyone's needs, including during the recruitment process and in the workplace.