Staff Nurse - Pre Admission

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Pre-Assessment Nurses to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on conducting thorough pre-operative assessments to ensure patients are well-prepared for elective surgeries. With a commitment to quality care, the organization offers a supportive environment where staff can thrive. Enjoy a range of benefits including a contributory pension scheme, private healthcare, and opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday

Private Healthcare and Life Assurance

Free onsite parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Access to Ramsay Discount Programme

Wellbeing centre

24/7 employee assistance line

Access to Ramsay Academy for development

Relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC Registration.
• Experience in pre-operative assessments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-operative assessments for elective surgery patients.
• Ensure patients are prepared for their procedures.

Skills

NMC Registration

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to act on own initiative

Job description

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37.5 hours | Sawbridgeworth

We have fantastic opportunities for enthusiastic Pre-Assessment Nurses to work within our Pre–Assessment department at Rivers Hospital.

Rivers Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, a leading provider of NHS and private patient services in England. Located on the Herts & Essex border, easily accessible from London and the Home Counties, the hospital opened in 1992 and is equipped with the latest medical facilities, maintaining high clinical standards. We are passionate about quality care throughout our hospital.

The Role

The successful Nurse will undertake pre-operative assessments of patients awaiting elective surgery across all specialties. The key focus is to ensure patients are physically and psychologically prepared for planned operative procedures, providing appropriate information and identifying potential discharge concerns.

What You’ll Bring

• NMC Registration
• Specialised post-surgery experience preferred but not essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to act on own initiative without supervision

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Attractive enhancement rates between 30% - 100% for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays available to permanent and bank 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 for development opportunities and structured learning curriculums

Talk to us about our relocation allowance!

About Us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. Operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff, we treat 8 million patients annually. We are respected within the healthcare industry and are one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We maintain a strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We value a positive, “can do” attitude and aim to make a difference. "Our employees are Ramsay." Our staff's skills and commitment are the foundation of our success.

We support training and development to deliver high standards of clinical care while ensuring patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality. We are a progressive, caring facility committed to the Ramsay vision “People caring for People”.

We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme, putting patients at the center of our work. Join us and enjoy more ‘Time to Care’.

For more information, please contact [emailprotected].

It’s more than what we do; it’s who we are. Everything we do aims to deliver the best care, a principle as true today as when we first welcomed patients in 1964.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognizes our people as our most important asset, key to our ongoing success.

We support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists, having achieved the Silver Award in the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces community, including our staff and patients.

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