Staff Nurse - Pre Admission

Ramsay Health Care UK; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private hospital group is seeking a Staff Nurse to join the OPD and PAC team. Responsibilities include assessing patients pre-operatively and leading junior staff while ensuring high-quality clinical outcomes. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills, adaptability, and a commitment to patient care. Competitive salaries and various benefits are offered in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days' annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday

Private Healthcare and Life Assurance

Free onsite parking

Employee Ramsay Discount Programme

Access to the Ramsay Academy

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in a team or independently as required.
• Able to use own initiative and take charge of the PAC department.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake pre-operative assessment of patients awaiting elective surgery.
• Ensure patients are prepared for planned operative procedures.
• Support PAC Lead in managing the department.
• Be a role model for junior staff and students.
• Sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Customer Service

Communication skills

Computer Skills

Job description

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 committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications & Competencies

• 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.

Company Overview

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 and are committed to continuously improving our standards of services. Ramsay Health Care UK is a well‑established global hospital group with 50+ years of experience. We operate in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year.

Commitment to Staff

We support training and development, ensure patient safety, dignity and confidentiality, and foster a caring culture. We proudly support the UK Armed Forces and Reservists, and our staff receive the Silver Award for supporting the Armed Forces Covenant.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme.
• Attractive enhancement rates between 30% – 100% for evenings, weekends and bank holidays available to permanent staff.
• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days 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 24/7 employee assistance line.
• Access to the Ramsay Academy – structured learning and career pathways.
• Competitive pay structure.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.