Pre-op Nurse - Bank Contract

Practice Plus Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extremely competitive rates of pay

Flexible shifts

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Practice Plus Group in Birmingham is recruiting a registered nurse to join the Outpatients/Pre-assessment team. You’ll provide high-quality care to NHS and private patients, within a collaborative, forward-thinking hospital environment.

You will perform pre-operative assessments, ECGs, venipuncture and patient assessments, while coordinating daily workloads and ensuring safe, patient-centred care. Flexible shifts and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC Registered).
• Experience in pre-operative assessment, surgical nursing, day surgery, theatres, admissions, or acute care.
• Competency in ECG recording and venipuncture.
• Strong clinical decision-making and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and patient-centred care skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care within Outpatient and Pre-assessment Service.
• Manage workload daily and coordinate with the team.
• Answer calls and provide advice or escalate to Clinicians or RMO.
• Ensure high-quality communication and patient safety.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient communication

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

ECG recording

Venipuncture

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Tools

ECG equipment

Venipuncture tools

Job description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

• make a difference for every patient

Practice Plus Group’s new Birmingham Hospital, your destination for professional fulfilment.

A unique opportunity awaits as Practice Plus Group unfolds a new chapter in healthcare excellence with the opening of our cutting-edge Birmingham Hospital. This is more than a job opening – it’s a chance to be part of something transformative. Our commitment to innovation, coupled with a dedication to patient-centric care, makes Practice Plus Group a trailblazer in the healthcare landscape.

Imagine working in an environment where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your professional journey is celebrated. At our new Birmingham Hospital, we believe in fostering an inclusive culture that empowers you to thrive. With brand new facilities, equipment and culture plus a collaborative team spirit, your career at Practice Plus Group is destined for success. Join us as we redefine healthcare standards in Birmingham and beyond!

We are looking for a registered nurse to join our Pre-Assessment team in Birmingham. You will be joining a close knit, collaborative team where our focus is on providing outstanding care to both NHS and private patients. Our Outpatients/Pre-op team is comprised of experienced nurses and lead by the Outpatient Manager.

What you'll be doing

The post holder will function as a clinical practitioner within the Outpatient and Pre-assessment Service and will be responsible for the delivery of patient care, managing and organising a work load on a daily basis.

The post holder may also be responsible for answering, managing telephone calls and dealing with issues arising from the calls, either by giving advice or seeking help from Clinicians or the RMO.

The post holder will ensure effective communication in which high quality patient care is delivered.

What we'll look for in you

• Recent experience at Band 5 or equivalent.
• Registered Nurse (NMC Registered).
• Experience in pre-operative assessment, surgical nursing, day surgery, theatres, admissions, or acute care.
• Competency in ECG recording, venepuncture, and patient assessment.
• Strong clinical decision-making and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and patient-centred care skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• History taking and physical assessment.
• Experience of managing elective surgical pathways.
• Knowledge of risk stratification, patient optimisation, and perioperative care.
• Experience supporting quality improvement, governance, and audit activities.
• Evidence of Continued professional development

What You Can Expect In Return

• Extremely competitive rates of pay
• Minimal on-call commitments
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Long-term career opportunities

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