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Job title: Pre-Assessment Staff Nurse (Band 5) Salary: £37,452 - £47,279 Location: The London Clinic, 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW Job Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday The Role The Pre-Assessment Department plays a vital role in ensuring that every patient is fully prepared and medically optimised prior to surgery. Our service supports a broad range of surgical specialities including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Plastics, and ENT. The team works closely with Consultants and clinical colleagues to identify potential health concerns early, streamline the surgical pathway and enhance patient safety and experience. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values professional development, reflective practice and service excellence. Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independent charitable hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities located in the Harley Street medical area. As a charity, we reinvest in our people, technology and facilities to deliver the highest standards of clinical care and to support the wider community. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and driven by shared values: We go further, We work as one, and We personalise care. About Us Our Pre-Assessment Department supports patients across multiple surgical specialities, ensuring that every individual is medically optimised and fully informed ahead of their procedure. Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independent charitable hospitals, with eight state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. As a charity, we reinvest in our people, technology and facilities to deliver exceptional patient care and to support the wider community. We offer a comprehensive range of services, from complex surgery and advanced diagnostics to specialist cancer treatment. Our culture is supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking, guided by our core values: We go further, We work as one, and We personalise care. Key Duties:
Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments, including detailed patient histories and clinical screeningRequest and interpret pre-operative investigations, escalating abnormal results where requiredLiaise effectively with Consultants, Anaesthetists, and other clinical teams to ensure continuity of careProvide clear and reassuring information to patients and their families to support informed consentMaintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with NMC standards and Clinic policiesContribute to quality improvement, clinical audits, and ongoing service development initiatives Skills and Experience:
Registered Nurse (NMC)Minimum 2 years' post-registration experience in a surgical settingStrong understanding of pre-operative assessment processes and patient pathwaysCompetent in ECG and phlebotomy or willingness to undertake trainingExcellent clinical judgement and ability to work autonomouslyStrong communication, organisational and IT skillsCommitment to providing safe, evidence-based, and compassionate careDesirable: Previous experience in pre-assessment or pre-operative care and familiarity with interpreting blood results and ECGs. Benefits We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and excellent career opportunities. Our core benefits include:
Private Medical InsuranceContributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysLife assuranceSeason ticket loanFamily-friendly benefitsA range of retail discountsExcellent career development and access to further education We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
