Bank POA Nurse | Pre-Assessment | Brentwood | Bank, Ad hoc shifts I No nights
Spire Hartswood Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Pre-Assessment Nurse to join our experienced nursing team, working ad hoc bank shifts.
Spire Hartswood Hospital is a 49 bed hospital with 4 theatres and offers a comprehensive range of services and facilities. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.
Duties and responsibilities
This is a key patient safety role within Spire - The post holder will be responsible for supporting the ongoing development of the Pre-operative assessment (POA) service ensuring safe and effective pre-operative care.
Reporting to the Pre-Operative Assessment Lead/Manager the post holder is responsible for contributing to the quality within the POA department and escalation of any quality concerns.
The post holder will contribute to embedding the ePOA system at the hospital, following and maintaining the standardised POA process, contributing to key efficiencies such as clinic scheduling, over testing of patients and monitoring of key clinical outcomes.
Ideally, they will be able to demonstrate an advanced level of assessment skills with analysis of clinical findings to determine fitness to proceed to surgery’.
Who we're looking for
1. Be NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions.
2. Have a minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience which must include surgical experience, POA experience is desirable.
3. Have a range of nursing skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge.
Benefits:
4. We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
5. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
6. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
7. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
8. Free Bupa wellness screening
9. Private medical insurance
10. Life assurance
Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.