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 servicesWho we're looking for
You will be a Registered Nurse with no restrictions on practise
Previous experience in a Pre-Assessment is essential
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
Advanced IT skills for electronic pre-operative assessment system
Phlebotomy, venepuncture and ECG skills desirable (or willing to be trained).
Outstanding communication skillsContract: Bank, 0 hours contract - flexible shifts
Hours: Varied shifts from 8am-7pm with some Saturdays and late evenings as required.
Benefits
Bank colleagues are paid weekly
We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
Access to Spire Healthcare pension
Access to Blue Light Card discounts
Free uniform
Free DBS
Full induction, including mandatory training updates
Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Charlotte Oliver on
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