Senior Staff Nurse Pre-Assessment

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Senior Registered Nurse Pre-Operative Assessment
Full Time Clifton Park

Are you an experienced Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse looking for your next step

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Registered Nurse with strong pre-assessment experience to join our Outpatients team at Clifton Park. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring patients are fully prepared optimised and safe for surgery within a high-performing independent hospital environment.

The Role

As a Senior Nurse within our Pre-Operative Assessment pathway you will take the lead in delivering safe effective and patient-centred assessments.

You will:

• Undertake comprehensive pre-operative assessments identifying and managing clinical risks prior to surgery
• Work closely with consultants anaesthetists and MDT colleagues to ensure patients are optimised for theatre
• Support the development of pre-assessment processes and pathways to improve outcomes and efficiency
• Provide leadership and clinical expertise within a fast-paced Outpatient environment
• Ensure the highest standards of patient safety dignity and experience

This is a busy and rewarding role that requires strong clinical judgement attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

What Youll Bring

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Significant experience in Pre-Operative Assessment (essential)
• Experience working as a Senior Staff Nurse (Outpatients or Pre-Assessment setting preferred)
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• A proactive flexible approach with a positive team-focused attitude
• Evidence of continual professional development

Experience within independent healthcare is advantageous.

Why Join Us

At Ramsay Health Care UK people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to supporting your wellbeing and career:

Health Wellbeing & Financial Security

• Private Medical Cover (with family options)
• Life Assurance (x3 salary)
• Private Pension (up to 5% matched)
• Employee Assistance Programme

WorkLife Balance

• 25 days annual leave bank holidays
• Option to buy/sell leave
• Flexible working where possible
• Enhanced family-friendly policies

Career Development

• Access to Ramsay Academy
• Ongoing training & development
• Recognition programmes

Lifestyle Benefits

• Discounts platform
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Free parking (where available)

About Us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a leading independent healthcare provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality clinical care. With over 60 years experience globally we pride ourselves on putting patients and people at the centre of everything we do.

Our Ramsay Way culture and Speak Up for Safety programme ensure a supportive safe and collaborative environment where you can truly make a difference.

If youre passionate about delivering outstanding pre-operative care and want to be part of a high-performing team wed love to hear from you.

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We care. Its more than what we do its who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And its a belief thats as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. The Ramsay Way culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MODs Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.