Staff Nurse - Pre Admission

Ramsay Health Care UK; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hitchin is seeking a Staff Nurse to join the OPD and PAC team. The ideal candidate will engage in pre-operative assessments and ensure patients are well-prepared for elective surgeries. They will provide leadership and support within the department while promoting a positive patient experience. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits, including a pension scheme and additional leave.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Attractive enhancement rates

25 days’ annual leave plus 8 day’s Bank Holiday

Private Healthcare and Life Assurance

Free onsite parking

Access to employee Ramsay Discount Programme

Wellbeing centre

Access to Ramsay Academy

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Flexibility to meet changing service needs.

Responsibilities

• Undertake pre-operative assessments for elective surgery.
• Prepare patients physically and psychologically for surgery.
• Support management of the PAC department.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Communication skills

Customer Service skills

Computer Skills

Education

Registered with the NMC

Job description

Job Description

Staff Nurse – Pre Admission
Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

Pinehill Hospital is one of Hertfordshire’s leading private hospitals with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality patient-centred care. We provide a wide range of elective healthcare services to private and NHS patients. Pinehill Hospital is proud of the high quality clinical standards we provide to our patients and are committed to ensuring that we can continuously improve our standards of services.

The role

Pinehill Hospital are currently looking for a Staff Nurse, reporting to the OPD Manager to join the OPD and PAC team. You will be an integral part of the team who are committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes.

Your duties

• Undertake pre-operative assessment of patients awaiting elective surgery across all specialities
• The key focus is to ensure that patients are prepared physically and psychologically for a planned operative procedure, ensuring appropriate information provision and identifying potential discharge concerns.
• The applicant is expected to be a role model for junior staff and student nurses.
• To be an accountable practitioner, taking every opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence
• To provide support to the PAC Lead in effectively leading and managing the PAC department.

Your qualifications

• Registered with the NMC
• Proven ability to work in a team or independently as required
• Able to use own initiative and take charge of the PAC department / deputise for the PAC Sister in their absence
• Flexible and committed to maintaining and improving patient experience and able to adapt to change as we continue to develop our service to meet the needs of our patients
• Enthusiastic / promoting positive attitude at work
• Demonstrates a good working knowledge & compliance with Ramsay Policies and CQC Standards
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business
• Demonstrated Customer Service skills
• Demonstrated Computer Skills

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Attractive enhancement rates between 30% - 100% for evenings, weekends and bank holidays available to permanent and bank
• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 day’s Bank Holiday
• Private Healthcare and Life Assurance
• Free onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant
• Access to our employee Ramsay Discount Programme
• Wellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line
• Access to the Ramsay Academy - We invest in our people by creating real development opportunities and career pathways supported by structured learning curriculums

About us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We are able to support training and development to our employees, to deliver a high standard of clinical care whilst ensuring patient safety, dignity and confidentiality. We are a progressive and caring facility and support the Ramsay vision “People caring for People”. We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.