Senior Staff Nurse - Pre-Assessment

Senior Staff Nurse - Pre-Assessment   
London:  The Lister Hospital, Chelsea Bridge Road , London SW1W 8RH
Full time; 37.5 hours per week   
Shift times: Monday –Friday ( 8-4 or 9-5, may also include occasional Saturday -Flexibility required )

Permanent contract  
Salary: Competitive depending on experience

We’re looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join the Pre-assessment team, at The Lister Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.   

As a Senior Pre-Assessment Nurse, you will conduct thorough health assessments and provide comprehensive support to patients at the pre-assessment clinic, enabling them to be as prepared for their procedure and subsequent recovery period.   

The role will involve taking patient medical history assessing, checking patient's suitability for surgery and undertaking pre-operative tests for all our patients.

As a Senior Nurse you will provide patients with detailed information about their surgical procedures, including risks, benefits, and post-operative care instructions, and ensure they have a clear understanding of the process

Come join a dedicated team who work together. As part of the Team, you will be  performing face clinics and telephone clinics 

The Lister Hospital and its outpatient centres are located in the heart of Chelsea and have consistently provided care and treatment in London for over 30 years. We offer access to leading consultants from London's top teaching hospitals and contemporary treatment, with several highly specialised units including fertility, gastroenterology and cardiology.    

With 57 beds across three floors, we offer a specialised service, bespoke to our patient’s needs. Our six-bed critical care unit provides dedicated specialised care to seriously ill patients with a range of surgical or medical conditions.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.     

What you’ll bring:    

• NMC Registered 
• Extensive experience in pre-operative assessment, with demonstrated proficiency in conducting thorough assessments and developing care plans 
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, anaesthesia, and perioperative care 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals 
• Leadership abilities to provide guidance and mentorship to the pre-assessment team.. 
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple patient assessments and documentation. 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic healthcare environment. ​
• Ensure patients privacy and confidentiality          
• Assist in the development of pre-assessment protocols, guidelines and patient information
• Basic Adult Life Support 
• Understanding of Safeguarding issues 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Competent with computers and able to use clinical systems 

Why HCA UK?   

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.    

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Staff Nurse in our Pre assessment Unit you’ll be eligible for:   

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you   
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals   
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service   
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme   
• Group Life Assurance from day one   
• Critical illness cover   
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay   
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland   
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you   
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers   

Culture and values   

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.   

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:   

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual  
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion  
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness  
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity  

Reasonable adjustments  

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.  

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