Registered Nurse - Pre-assessment

Pre-Assessment Nurse

Spire Clare Park Hospital, Farnham
Full Time | 37.5 Hours | Band 5 Equivalent Salary (Dependent on Experience)
£3,000 Joining Bonus Available (T&Cs Apply)

Make a Difference Before Surgery Begins

Are you an experienced Pre-Assessment Nurse looking to join a supportive team where you can make a real impact on patient care?

At Spire Clare Park Hospital, we're seeking a compassionate and proactive Registered Nurse to join our Pre-Operative Assessment team. You'll play a key role in preparing patients for surgery, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care and support before treatment.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical skills while working in a modern, well-equipped hospital with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding patient care.

Why Spire Clare Park?

For over 35 years, Spire Clare Park Hospital has provided high-quality healthcare services to patients across Surrey and Hampshire. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, the hospital offers a wide range of surgical specialties, including:

Orthopaedics
General Surgery
Ophthalmology
Cosmetic Surgery
Women's Health Our facilities include:

Three operating theatres, including two with laminar flow
34 inpatient and day-case beds
Enhanced Recovery Unit
Advanced diagnostic services
Modern outpatient facilities

The Role

As a Pre-Assessment Nurse, you'll help ensure patients are clinically prepared and fully informed ahead of their procedure.

Key responsibilities include:

Conducting comprehensive pre-operative assessments
Triaging and assessing patients to ensure suitability for surgery
Identifying and escalating potential clinical concerns
Supporting safe, personalised patient care throughout the surgical pathway
Providing clear information and reassurance to patients and families
Working collaboratively with consultants, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams
Contributing to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

About You

We're looking for a nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and thrives in a collaborative environment.

You'll have:

Current NMC registration with no restrictions on practice
Previous experience within a Pre-Assessment setting
Acute healthcare experience
Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Confidence working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Good IT and electronic patient record skills

Desirable:

Phlebotomy, venepuncture and ECG competency
Pre-Operative Assessment Association qualification or training

In Return We Offer

£3,000 Joining Bonus (T&Cs Apply)
35 days annual leave including bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Health assessments
Employee Assistance Programme
Sharesave scheme
Free DBS
Access to our 'Spire for You' rewards platform with discounts and cashback from over 1,000 retailers

Join a Team That Cares

At Spire Healthcare, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to develop their careers.

If you're an experienced Pre-Assessment Nurse looking for your next challenge in a friendly and professional healthcare setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us deliver exceptional patient care at Spire Clare Park Hospital