Registered Nurse - Pre Assessment

Circle Health Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodlands Hospital in Darlington, part of Circle Health Group, seeks a Registered Nurse for Pre Assessment on a bank basis. You will provide direct patient care, assess needs, and document care in line with clinical protocols, while maintaining patient safety and governance standards.

The role is a flexible bank position, covering busy periods and staff absences, requiring strong communication and teamwork, with an emphasis on IT systems for patient records and care planning.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with NMC registration.
• Experience in a clinical healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and patient safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in IT systems used for patient records and care planning.
• Experience in relevant specialty desirable (surgical, medical, outpatient, orthopaedics, critical care).

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care in line with patient care plans and clinical protocols.
• Assess patient needs, prioritise care, and update care plans accordingly.
• Monitor vital signs and escalate changes using clinical judgement.
• Administer medications safely and in line with hospital policies and NMC Code.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation and observations.
• Ensure care complies with NMC standards and hospital policies.
• Identify and report incidents and safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT literacy

Clinical assessment

Education

NMC registered Nurse (Adult)

Tools

Electronic patient records

Job description

Registered Nurse - Pre Assessment (Bank)

Woodlands Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £17.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Woodlands Hospital in Darlington is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join their team of staff in the Pre Assessment department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• Deliver direct nursing care in line with patient care plans and clinical protocols.
• Assess patient needs, prioritise care, and update care plans accordingly.
• Monitor vital signs, recognise changes in condition, and escalat appropriately using clinical judgement.
• Administer medications safely and effectively in accordance with hospital policies and the NMC Code.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and timely nursing documentation, including assessments, care plans, and observations.
• Ensure that all care provided complies with NMC standards, clinical governance requirements, and hospital policies.
• Identify and report incidents, safeguarding concerns, and potential risks in line with hospital procedures.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Demonstrable experience working in a clinical healthcare setting.
• Good understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in IT systems used for patient records, documentation, and care planning.
• Previous experience in a relevant specialty desirable (e.g., surgical, medical, outpatient, orthopaedics, critical care).

Salary & Benefits: Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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