Nuffield Health

Pre Optimisation Staff Nurse - Pre Assessment (Bank)

The closing date is 01 April 2026

Job summary

Job Description Pre Optimisation Staff Nurse - Pre-Assessment (Bank) Tunbridge Wells Hospital | Pre-Assessment | Bank Contract - Ad hoc | Includes weekend work Up to £19.50 per hour, depending on experience

Main duties of the job

As a Pre-Optimisation Staff Nurse, you will: be part of an exciting project to optimise patients quicker and succinctly, in order to make the surgical journey flow with ease, identifying any concerns earlier and addressing issue in real time Be part of a close-knit team delivering matron-led care in a consultant-led service As the first point of contact you will work with leading talent and professionals to make the right assessments for patients prior to their surgery Demonstrate a broad knowledge base and assessment skills to ensure patient care Fully understand and support the needs of each patient and their family Offer comfort and reassurance, providing the highest standards of care Build your experience across new practices, equipment and facilities Work with practitioners in other areas, understanding that continuity in patient care is key

About us

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital. The Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital are recognised for their friendly atmosphere, clinical expertise, and high standards of care. Our purpose-built hospital has been established since 1968. With 40 en-suite bedrooms, a busy outpatients and pre-assessment departments. We also provide a diagnostic imaging service (MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Mammography and X-ray), pathology, paediatric unit, surgical recovery ward, cancer care unit, 3 state of the art operating theatres and physiotherapy services.

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR0096067

Job locations

Kingswood Road

Tunbridge Wells

TN2 4UL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC. With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.

Experience

Essential

  • As a Staff Nurse in our hospital, you'll be attentive, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC. With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.

Experience

Essential

  • As a Staff Nurse in our hospital, you'll be attentive, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic.

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).

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Kingswood Road

Tunbridge Wells

TN2 4UL


Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Kingswood Road

Tunbridge Wells

TN2 4UL


Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition

People Services

peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

03001235080

Details

Date posted

04 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR0096067

Job locations

Kingswood Road

Tunbridge Wells

TN2 4UL


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