Pre-Assessment Nurse | SpireThe Montefiore Hospital | Hove | Full Time – Days | Permanent
We are seeking a dedicated Pre-Assessment Nurse to join our fantastic Private Hospital in Hove. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to join an incredibly dynamic team and work in a modern and supportive environment.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in preparing patients for upcoming procedures, ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the assessment process.
Duties and responsibilities :
1. Conducting comprehensive preoperative assessments of patients scheduled for procedures
2. Providing emotional support and reassurance to patients undergoing preoperative assessments
3. Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information
4. Collaborating with medical staff to ensure patients are adequately prepared for surgery
5. Adhering to hospital protocols and standards to maintain patient safety and confidentiality
6. Ensuring accurate documentation of patient assessments and relevant medical history
7. To ensure that clinical risk assessment is performed in line with the Spire Healthcare assessment process prior to admission and the information is used pro-actively.
8. Acknowledge and understand the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI)
Who we're looking for:
9. You must be a qualified nurse with experience in pre-operative assessment clinics
10. You must hold a valid NMC pin with no conditions or restrictions
11. You must have excellent communication skills and be keen to develop your patient assessment, decision-making and clinical skills.
12. You will be computer literate and confident in your ability to assess over the phone.
13. Pre-Assessment qualification is desirable
Working Hours : Full Time - Days
Contract Type : Permanent
Benefits:
We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to.
14. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
15. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
16. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
17. Free Bupa wellness screening
18. Private medical insurance
19. Life assurance
Our Values :
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
20. Driving clinical excellence
21. Doing the right thing
22. Caring is our passion.
23. Keeping it simple
24. Delivering on our promises
25. Succeeding and celebrating together