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Staff Nurse - Pre-Assessment

17 days ago

Nottingham

Job Description\n\nStaff Nurse – Pre-Assessment \n\nWoodthorpe Hospital, Nottingham\n\nThe Role\n\nWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join the Pre-operative assessment team. \n\nWorking as part of the wider clinical team to provide a high standard of efficient, individualised patient care. A strong communicator with exceptional standards for customer service standards. Adhering to all of Ramsay’s policies and procedures to ensure the best possible clinical outcomes for patients. A strong advocate of the Ramsay Way and People Caring for People, we are looking for a candidate with at least 2 years experience in the pre operative assessment unit. \n\nClinical Duties\n\nConduct holistic pre‑operative assessments, including medical history, medication review, and clinical observations.\n\nIdentify clinical risks, optimise patients pre‑operatively, and escalate appropriately to anaesthetics, medical teams, or senior colleagues.\n\nRequest and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., blood tests, ECGs, MRSA screening) in line with service protocols.\n\nDeliver evidence‑based advice on perioperative optimisation, fasting instructions, medication management, and postoperative expectations.\n\nAssess fitness for surgery using recognised assessment tools and pathways.\n\nEnsure accurate and timely documentation within electronic patient records.\n\nCommunication & Patient Support\n\nProvide clear, compassionate information to patients and carers regarding surgical preparation.\n\nLiaise with anaesthetists, surgeons, advanced practitioners, and other MDT members to ensure coordinated care.\n\nManage challenging conversations sensitively, particularly regarding surgery postponement or optimisation needs.\n\nService & Quality Improvement\n\nWork within established clinical governance frameworks.\n\nParticipate in audits, service reviews, and quality improvement initiatives.\n\nContribute to the development of pre‑assessment guidelines and patient pathways.\n\nProfessional Development\n\nMaintain professional registration and engage in ongoing clinical training.\n\nMentor or support junior staff, students, and new starters as required.\n\nWhat you’ll bring with you\n\nRegistered with the NMC\n\nFlexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business\n\nA passion for delivering an excellent patient-focus service\n\nStrong organisation skills and attention to detail\n\nExcellent time management\n\nSound written and verbal communication skills\n\nProven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required\n\nDemonstrated computer skills\n\nBenefits\n\nContributory pension scheme\n\nAccess to the Ramsay Academy – genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career\n\n25 days’ annual leave plus 8 Bank holidays plus the opportunity to buy/sell more\n\nFlexible shift options\n\nPrivate Healthcare and Life Assurance\n\nFree onsite parking and a subsidised staff restaurant\n\nFree uniform\n\nAccess to our employee Discount Programme\n\nWellbeing centre and access to 24/7 employee assistance line for free advice\n\nAbout us\n\nThe Woodthorpe Hospital is a 42 bedded private hospital on 2 wards offering multi-speciality surgery for day cases and inpatients stay for both private and NHS patients. It is a very busy Hospital with patients seen by many different speciality consultants including Orthopaedics, spinal, gynaecology, urology, gastroenterology, dermatology and ENT.\n\nRamsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.\n\nWe 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.\n\n“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. \n\nWe are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.\n\nWe care.\n \n\nIt’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.\n \n\n“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.\n\nWe are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.\n\nWe are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks

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