Staff Nurse - Pre-Op Assessment (Bank)

Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay (WTD)

Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Pre-Op Assessment role on a bank basis in Glasgow. You will conduct pre-operative assessments, take medical histories, assess health status and social circumstances, and support the patient through their care pathway.

The role emphasises empathetic, patient-centered care in a consultant-led environment. The position is ad-hoc and includes evening and weekend work, with a pay rate up to £25 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of history taking and health assessment.
• Ability to assess patients holistically including social and post-operative needs.
• Team player with commitment to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Pre-operative assessments of patients undergoing various operations.
• First point of contact providing comfort and reassurance to patients.
• Support clear handovers and deliver high standards of care in a consultant-led service.

Skills

History taking

Health assessment

Holistic patient care

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Staff Nurse - Pre-Op Assessment (Bank)Glasgow Hospital | Pre-Op Assessment | Bank | Ad-hoc| Includes Evening & Weekend WorkUp to £25 per hour, depending on experienceWorking on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we’re committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.As a Staff Nurse in our hospital, you’ll be attentive, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You’re registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC. With post-registration experience, you’re a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.As an Pre-Op Assessment Staff Nurse, you will:Pre Operative Assessing patients undergoing a variety of operations.We require you to have a good knowledge of history taking , understand the variety of procedures performed , health assessment and promotion and treat the patient in a holistic manner that incorporates a thorough assessment of the patients health condition , social circumstances and post operative recovery .Be part of a close-knit team delivering matron-led care in a consultant-led serviceAs the first point of contact you will work with leading talent and professionals to make the right assessments for patients prior to their surgeryDemonstrate a broad knowledge base and assessment skills to ensure patient careFully understand and support the needs of each patient and their familyOffer comfort and reassurance, providing the highest standards of careBuild your experience across new practices, equipment and facilitiesWork with practitioners in other areas, understanding that continuity in patient care is key Helping you feel good.We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month.Nuffield Health Glasgow HospitalLocated in the heart of the West End of Glasgow; you will be working at one of Scotland’s leading private hospitals. This year, we embarked on phase three of our multi-million-pound refurbishment, adding state of the art equipment like our Mako robotic arm for orthopedic surgery and a new ambulatory theatre. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopedics, spinal surgery, ophthalmology, weight loss surgery and cosmetic treatment.Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role.It starts with you.