Job summary
POA Nurse | Pre-Assessment | Brentwood | Part time | No nights
Spire Hartswood Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Pre-Assessment Nurse to join our experienced nursing team, working 34.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will be able to grow and develop their career within a modern and supportive environment.
Spire Hartswood Hospital is a 49 bed hospital with4 theatres and offers a comprehensive range of services and facilities. Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
Duties and responsibilities
This is a key patient safety role within Spire - The post holder will be responsible for supporting the ongoing development of the Pre-operative assessment (POA) service ensuring safe and effective pre-operative care.
Reporting to the Pre-Operative Assessment Lead/Manager the post holder is responsible for contributing to the quality within the POA department and escalation of any quality concerns.
The post holder will contribute to embedding the ePOA system at the hospital, following and maintaining the standardised POA process, contributing to key efficiencies such as clinic scheduling, over testing of patients and monitoring of key clinical outcomes.
Ideally, they will be able to demonstrate an advanced level of assessment skills with analysis of clinical findings to determine fitness to proceed to surgery.
About us
Welcome to Spire Healthcare Careers - Here at Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. Everything we do works towards one vision; to provide the best care possible. We're committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. Join us, and you'll receive a warm welcome.
Who are we? - A profitable, successful business led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who we're looking for
- Be NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions.
- Have a minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience which must include surgical experience, POA experience is desirable.
- Have a range of nursing skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge.
Benefits:
- We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Save an average of £50 per month with our free car park close by
Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Carly Dack on 07850 725333 or emailcarly.dack@spirehealthcare.com
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who we're looking for
- Be NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions.
- Have a minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience which must include surgical experience, POA experience is desirable.
- Have a range of nursing skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge.
Benefits:
- We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- Spire for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Save an average of £50 per month with our free car park close by
Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more information.
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Carly Dack on 07850 725333 or emailcarly.dack@spirehealthcare.com
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, its their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Be NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions.
- Have a minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience which must include surgical experience, POA experience is desirable.
- Have a range of nursing skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge.
Desirable
- Be NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions.
- Have a minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience which must include surgical experience, POA experience is desirable.
- Have a range of nursing skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge.
Experience
Essential
- This is a key patient safety role within Spire - The post holder will be responsible for supporting the ongoing development of the Pre-operative assessment (POA) service ensuring safe and effective pre-operative care.
- Reporting to the Pre-Operative Assessment Lead/Manager the post holder is responsible for contributing to the quality within the POA department and escalation of any quality concerns.
- The post holder will contribute to embedding the ePOA system at the hospital, following and maintaining the standardised POA process, contributing to key efficiencies such as clinic scheduling, over testing of patients and monitoring of key clinical outcomes.
- Ideally, they will be able to demonstrate an advanced level of assessment skills with analysis of clinical findings to determine fitness to proceed to surgery'.
Desirable
- This is a key patient safety role within Spire - The post holder will be responsible for supporting the ongoing development of the Pre-operative assessment (POA) service ensuring safe and effective pre-operative care.
- Reporting to the Pre-Operative Assessment Lead/Manager the post holder is responsible for contributing to the quality within the POA department and escalation of any quality concerns.
- The post holder will contribute to embedding the ePOA system at the hospital, following and maintaining the standardised POA process, contributing to key efficiencies such as clinic scheduling, over testing of patients and monitoring of key clinical outcomes.
- Ideally, they will be able to demonstrate an advanced level of assessment skills with analysis of clinical findings to determine fitness to proceed to surgery'.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Be NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions.
- Have a minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience which must include surgical experience, POA experience is desirable.
- Have a range of nursing skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge.
Desirable
- Be NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions.
- Have a minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience which must include surgical experience, POA experience is desirable.
- Have a range of nursing skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge.
Experience
Essential
- This is a key patient safety role within Spire - The post holder will be responsible for supporting the ongoing development of the Pre-operative assessment (POA) service ensuring safe and effective pre-operative care.
- Reporting to the Pre-Operative Assessment Lead/Manager the post holder is responsible for contributing to the quality within the POA department and escalation of any quality concerns.
- The post holder will contribute to embedding the ePOA system at the hospital, following and maintaining the standardised POA process, contributing to key efficiencies such as clinic scheduling, over testing of patients and monitoring of key clinical outcomes.
- Ideally, they will be able to demonstrate an advanced level of assessment skills with analysis of clinical findings to determine fitness to proceed to surgery'.
Desirable
- This is a key patient safety role within Spire - The post holder will be responsible for supporting the ongoing development of the Pre-operative assessment (POA) service ensuring safe and effective pre-operative care.
- Reporting to the Pre-Operative Assessment Lead/Manager the post holder is responsible for contributing to the quality within the POA department and escalation of any quality concerns.
- The post holder will contribute to embedding the ePOA system at the hospital, following and maintaining the standardised POA process, contributing to key efficiencies such as clinic scheduling, over testing of patients and monitoring of key clinical outcomes.
- Ideally, they will be able to demonstrate an advanced level of assessment skills with analysis of clinical findings to determine fitness to proceed to surgery'.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
