Registered Nurse - Pre-assessment

Spire Healthcare Ltd; Farnham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

35 days annual leave including bank

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health assessments

Employee Assistance Programme

Sharesave scheme

Free DBS

Spire rewards platform

Job summary

Spire Clare Park Hospital in Farnham is looking for an experienced Pre-Assessment Nurse to join our Pre-Operative Assessment team. You will prepare patients for surgery, ensuring high standards of care and clear information before treatment.

The role requires NMC registration, prior Pre-Assessment experience, and strong clinical assessment skills. We offer a £3,000 joining bonus, competitive benefits and a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• NMC registration with no restrictions on practice.
• Experience in a Pre-Assessment setting.
• Acute healthcare experience.
• Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments.
• Triaging and assessing patients for surgery suitability.
• Identify and escalate potential clinical concerns.
• Support safe, personalised patient care throughout the surgical pathway.
• Provide clear information and reassurance to patients and families.

Skills

NMC registration

Pre-Assessment experience

Acute healthcare

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Independent work

IT literacy

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Tools

EPR systems

Job description

Pre-Assessment Nurse

Spire Clare Park Hospital, Farnham
Full Time | 37.5 Hours | Band 5 Equivalent Salary (Dependent on Experience)
£3,000 Joining Bonus Available (T&Cs Apply)

Make a Difference Before Surgery Begins

Are you an experienced Pre-Assessment Nurse looking to join a supportive team where you can make a real impact on patient care?

At Spire Clare Park Hospital, we're seeking a compassionate and proactive Registered Nurse to join our Pre-Operative Assessment team. You'll play a key role in preparing patients for surgery, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care and support before treatment.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical skills while working in a modern, well-equipped hospital with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding patient care.

Why Spire Clare Park?

For over 35 years, Spire Clare Park Hospital has provided high-quality healthcare services to patients across Surrey and Hampshire. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, the hospital offers a wide range of surgical specialties, including:

• Orthopaedics
• General Surgery
• Ophthalmology
• Cosmetic Surgery
• Women's Health

Our facilities include:

• Three operating theatres, including two with laminar flow
• 34 inpatient and day-case beds
• Enhanced Recovery Unit
• Advanced diagnostic services
• Modern outpatient facilities

The Role

As a Pre-Assessment Nurse, you'll help ensure patients are clinically prepared and fully informed ahead of their procedure.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive pre-operative assessments
• Triaging and assessing patients to ensure suitability for surgery
• Identifying and escalating potential clinical concerns
• Supporting safe, personalised patient care throughout the surgical pathway
• Providing clear information and reassurance to patients and families
• Working collaboratively with consultants, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams
• Contributing to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

About You

We're looking for a nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and thrives in a collaborative environment.

You’ll have:

• Current NMC registration with no restrictions on practice
• Previous experience within a Pre-Assessment setting
• Acute healthcare experience
• Strong assessment and clinical decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good IT and electronic patient record skills

Desirable:

• Phlebotomy, venepuncture and ECG competency
• Pre-Operative Assessment Association qualification or training

In Return We Offer

• £3,000 Joining Bonus (T&Cs Apply)
• 35 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health assessments
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sharesave scheme
• Free DBS
• Access to our 'Spire for You' rewards platform with discounts and cashback from over 1,000 retailers

Join a Team That Cares

At Spire Healthcare, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to develop their careers.

If you're an experienced Pre-Assessment Nurse looking for your next challenge in a friendly and professional healthcare setting, we'd love to hear from you.