Staff Nurse Pre-Operative Assessment Band 5 equivalent salary - dependent on experience Full time- 37.5 hours Hove Learning and advancement opportunities The Montefiore Hospital is recruiting for an enthusiastic and committed Staff nurse to join us on a full-time basis. You will be based in our Pre-Assessment unit, working alongside an experienced and dynamic team covering a wide variety of specialisms. This unmissable opportunity will enable you to further develop your clinical skills in a modern and supportive environment. The Montefiore Hospital is a premium provider of private healthcare in Hove- East Sussex. We practice some of the most advanced treatments with the latest generation imaging and diagnostic technology. This means we can offer everything from screening, rehabilitation and cutting-edge surgical procedures across a variety of specialist treatments which are all delivered through our expert and caring clinical teams. Duties and responsibilities: • You will support in assessing patient's health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload • Undertake electronic pre-operative assessment of patients • Identify and escalate patients of concern against the hospital's admission criteria to senior nursing staff • Ability to undertake a full patient health assessment and triage their pre-operative assessment requirements • Assist in the delivery of care to meet the individuals' health and wellbeing needs. • Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information • Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others • Promote best practice in health and safety and security • Assist in maintaining and developing services Who we're looking for: • You will be a Registered Nurse with no restrictions on practice • Be used to working in teams with minimum supervision • Experience of working in an acute environment • Competence across a range of skills, supported by professional and clinical knowledge acquired through state registration • A surgical background is desirable, but we are happy to consider Nurses with an interest in developing their experience in this field • Advanced IT skills for electronic pre-operative assessment system • Phlebotomy, venepuncture and ECG skills desirable (or willing to be trained). • Outstanding communication skills • Pre-Operative Assessment Association course desirable (or willing to undertake this course within 12 months of employment) Benefits: We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: • 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays • Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options • 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers • Private medical insurance • Life assurance • Health Assessment • Employee Assistance Programme • Free DBS Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: • Driving clinical excellence • Doing the right thing • Caring is our passion • Keeping it simple • Delivering on our promises • Succeeding and celebrating together Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people. If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.