Pre-operative Assessment Senior Nurse

Job responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pre-operative AssessmentNurseto join our Wardteam based in Hemel Hempstead. You will join us on a full-time, permanentbasis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salaryplus benefits.

About Us

At OSD Healthcare, we are pioneering a new approach to private healthcare. We are committed to combining the skills of our healthcare professionals with the very best in medical technology, ensuring we deliver the best possible care to our patients.

Our mission is to make private healthcare affordable and accessible, providing outstanding patient care - 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our flagship outpatient, dental, physio and diagnostic clinic features state-of-the-art equipment and an exceptional, quality environment for patients and staff.

We have extended our service offering our day case theatres on site. Patient pathways and continuity of care are of the utmost importance to us and we believe that the ability to offer consultations, testing, imaging and surgery under one roof will positively impact our patients experience with us. Our aim is to provide the very best in healthcare in the fastest possible time. No case is too small, and every case is as important to us as it is to our patients.

Situated in Hemel Hempstead with free on-site parking and easy access to the M1 and M25, this is a unique opportunity to join a growing organisation, helping to shape our services and deliver outstanding care to each and every one of our patients.

About the role

Your responsibilities will include to:

The post holder will participate in the delivery of high standards of care to patients and their families. Take responsibility for the pre-operative anaesthetic and medical assessment of patients undergoing surgery who will be requiring a Local Anaesthetic, Sedation and General Anaesthetic. They will ensure that all necessary investigations and results are collated for the patients admission. They will take responsibility for their own self-development helping to provide a suitable learning environment and high standards of clinical practice.

To recognise own limitations and seek advice and support from Line Manager.

Contributes towards the management of the Pre-assessment/department and Ward when required to do so.

Deputises for the Ward/Pre-assessment Sister as and when required.

Provides professional leadership and support.

Acts as a role model at all times and contribute to the provision of nursing expertise and specialist knowledge within the area of practice.

Actively promotes practice and educational development at ward/departmental level.

Acts in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

For Clinical Roles:

The successful candidate will be expected to work on a shift basis, working 37.5 hours per week over a 7 day rota during the hospital operating hours. The rota is not fixed, is subject to change in order to meet operational needs and will be required to work weekends and bank holidays in accordance with the rota.

About you

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Be a registered Nurse with post registration relevant clinical course and have an active NMC registration.
• Experience and knowledge of working in Pre-Operative Assessment with advance assessment skills in a POA or equivalent background ideally within the private healthcare sector.
• Able to work independently and prioritise patient caseload and POA workload.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to effectively communicate with patients/relatives/carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team

For full details, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Benefits we offer

We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us for our staff as well as our patients. To deliver outstanding healthcare our staff are one of the most important factors in our success.

We recognise that whats important in work goes far beyond pay including the environment you work in, the people you work with and the benefits and opportunities that come as part of a total reward package.

We are committed to enabling you to do the job you have been trained for in a superb environment with the best facilities and equipment available. We want our team to feel valued and have the opportunity to develop and grow with us, so we offer balanced rewards to support your current and future career.

Benefits include:

• 33 days annual leave inc of bank holidays, increasing with length of service and opportunity buy/sell leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance (upon completion of probationary period)
• Contribution towards Eye Care
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance
• OSDH Discount
• Discounted Cinema Tickets
• Car Discounts
• Free on-site parking

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please be advised that if you are invited to attend an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.

The closing date for applications is 20th June 2025however, please note that we may close the advert earlier if there is a significant number of applications.

Click apply today to be considered for the Pre-operative Assessment Nurse Seniorrole we would love to hear from you!

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Post-registration qualification in a relevant subject.

Desirable

• Relevant degree/management qualification
• Working towards gaining Pre assessment qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2-year post registration experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Advance assessment skills in a POA or equivalent background

Desirable

• Previous experience in Pre-operative Assessment Setting
• Private Healthcare experience

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• High standard of clinical practice
• Competent across a range of clinical skills supported by professional competence and knowledge
• Able to use evidence-based practice to provide high standards of care.
• Knowledge of appropriate standards and external bodies, such as the Care Quality Commission
• Able to work effectively across professional disciplines
• Able to organise and manage workload to meet care requirements
• Competent IT Office skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business
• Passion for delivering an excellent patient focus service
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required

Desirable

• Audit/ Collating data and presenting results.

Quality/Attributes/ Others

Essential

• Able to work on own initiative and flexibly across 7 days a week when required
• Self-motivated
• High standards of personal presentation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).