Pre Assessment Staff Nurse (Bank)

NHS; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Cheltenham is seeking a Staff Nurse - Pre-Assessment to deliver patient-focused care in a consultant-led service. The role involves working closely with patients before their surgery, ensuring high standards of comfort and reassurance. Ideal candidates will be registered with the NMC and have relevant post-registration experience. This position includes bank/adhoc hours and weekend work, offering a competitive hourly rate and various benefits.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement in line with the Working Time Directive

Access to Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership (£25 per month)

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the appropriate governing body.
• Relevant post-registration experience is required.
• Must demonstrate a broad knowledge base and assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver matron-led care in a consultant-led service.
• Make assessments for patients prior to surgery.
• Support the needs of each patient and their family.

Skills

Attention to detail

Empathy

Patient care

Education

Registered with the NMC

Job description

Overview

Staff Nurse - Pre-Assessment | Cheltenham Hospital | Bank | Adhoc | Includes weekend work

Salary: Up to £28 per hour depending on experience. Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. We are committed to quality and the highest standards of patient care.

Main duties of the job

As a Pre-Assessment Staff Nurse, you will:

• Be part of a close-knit team delivering matron-led care in a consultant-led service
• As the first point of contact you will work with leading talent and professionals to make the right assessments for patients prior to their surgery
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge base and assessment skills to ensure patient care
• Fully understand and support the needs of each patient and their family
• Offer comfort and reassurance, providing the highest standards of care
• Build your experience across new practices, equipment and facilities
• Work with practitioners in other areas, understanding that continuity in patient care is key

About us

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. It has good transport links to the M5 and A417. The hospital offers 33 ensuite private bedrooms, 3 theatres and a small ambulatory unit, plus a close observation unit, 12 consulting rooms and access to treatment rooms with diagnostic services including plain x-ray, MRI, CT, mammography and ultrasound. We provide a full range of medical and surgical specialties delivered in state-of-the-art facilities, including orthopaedics, cosmetic surgery, spinal services, sports injury, ENT, gynaecology, urology, and a rapid access breast clinic.

Job responsibilities

The role is bank/adhoc with weekend work. You’ll be registered with the appropriate governing body (including NMC) and bring relevant post-registration experience. Responsibilities include:

• Be part of a close-knit team delivering matron-led care in a consultant-led service
• As the first point of contact you will work with leading talent and professionals to make the right assessments for patients prior to their surgery
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge base and assessment skills to ensure patient care
• Fully understand and support the needs of each patient and their family
• Offer comfort and reassurance, providing the highest standards of care
• Build your experience across new practices, equipment and facilities
• Work with practitioners in other areas, understanding that continuity in patient care is key

Benefits include holiday entitlement in line with the Working Time Directive, access to the Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership (£25 per month). Bank roles mean ad-hoc hours based on business needs.

Job description & Person Specification

Qualifications

• Attentive, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic
• Registered with the appropriate governing body, with relevant qualifications and experience (including NMC)

Experience

• Post-registration experience; a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care

Disclosure and Barring Service

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS disclosure may be required.