Senior Staff Nurse - Pre Assessment at HCA Healthcare UK

Wilmslow, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

NMC Registered, Pre-Operative Assessment, Surgical Procedures, Anaesthesia, Perioperative Care, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Immediate Life Support, Safeguarding, Clinical Systems

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Senior Staff Nurse - Pre Assessment Wilmslow: The Wilmslow Hospital Full time: 37.5 hours per week Shift times: Monday–Friday, 07:30-15:30 and 13:00-21:00 Permanent Salary: Competitive dependent on experience plus benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated nurse to join our team as a Senior Staff Nurse in the Pre Assessment team at The Wilmslow Hospital. This is a great opportunity to join an excellent team that is passionate about providing exceptional care and service. You will work closely with our Surgeons and Consultant Anaesthetists to ensure patients are prepared for surgery. The role will require the suitable candidate to be competent in taking patient medical history, assessing the patient's suitability for surgery and undertaking pre-operative tests for all our patients. You will undertake pre-operative tests for all our patients and work as a key part of a multi-disciplinary team. Essential skills key to this role are implementing and maintaining high clinical standards whilst caring for patients, enhancing staff personal development, providing guidance, support and expertise to clinical staff. Duties & Responsibilities: The clinical Pre-Assessment of patients from multiple surgical specialities via face to face or telephone, liaising with the Consultant Surgeons and Consultant Anaesthetists Ability to take blood samples and perform ECG’s Providing a high-quality nursing care, health promotion, and education to all patients attending the Pre-Assessment clinic Lead on the development and implementation of the Pre-Operative Assessment service To demonstrate good clinical practice at all times and to be accountable for own actions Assist in organisation of clinics to ensure smooth, efficient operations Identify complex care patients and refer when appropriate for MDT review Liaise with consultants, ward and the multidisciplinary team to ensure a smooth patient journey To maintain accurate records of patient care & charged keyed on to Expanse Organise tests and appointments both within and outside the hospital Provide patients with information regarding the management of their condition Oversee the Pre-Assessment nursing team, supporting professional development and performance Provide education and mentor junior staff, students and new team members Investigate and report clinical incidents or near-misses, promote a culture of safety Plan staffing rota to ensure adequate clinic coverage and appropriate skill mix Ensure supply are available within acceptable PAR level and equipment are maintained in good working condition Collect and analyse patient data to support service development and reporting At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others. What you’ll bring: NMC Registered Significant experience in Pre-Operative Assessment, with demonstrated proficiency in conducting thorough assessments and developing care plans essential Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, anaesthesia, and perioperative care Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple patient assessments and documentation. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic healthcare environment. Immediate Life Support (ILS) Understanding of Safeguarding issues and escalation processes Excellent written and verbal communication skills Competent with computers and able to use clinical systems Why HCA UK? Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Sister in our Pre assessment Unit you’ll be eligible for: 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals Private pension contribution which increases with length of service Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme Group Life Assurance from day one Critical illness cover Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you Discounts with over 800 major retailers Culture and values At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other. Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values: Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity Reasonable adjustments We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them. #LI-RP1 Life with us means taking pride in your team and delivering the highest quality care. We’ll support your ongoing learning in an environment that features advanced equipment and practices, one of the best colleague-to-patient ratios in the UK and varied, interesting work. As part of HCA Healthcare US, the world’s largest healthcare company, we can also promise that you’ll learn from experts in every department and that your opportunities will be endless. With us, you’ll be empowered to achieve more in your career, and more for our patients. Visit our careers page for more information. HCA Healthcare: Over 50 years of creating a healthier tomorrow

Responsibilities

The Senior Staff Nurse will conduct clinical pre-assessments of patients, liaising with surgeons and anaesthetists to ensure patients are prepared for surgery. They will also oversee the nursing team, support professional development, and maintain high clinical standards.