Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse FTC | POA | Registered Nurse | Spire St Anthony's Hospital | Private Hospital | Full Time | Fixed Term Contract Spire St Anthony's Hospital has an exciting new opportunity for a Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse to join our well-established team on an Fixed Term Contract. Founded in 1904, Spire St Anthony's Hospital delivers care through skilled and dedicated staff working together. With a completed £27m development investment, we provide very high quality healthcare to patients around Sutton, Epsom, Surrey and South London. Our multispecialty unit will give you the opportunity to expand your skills and expertise. We have six operating theatres covering a wide range of specialities and procedures including Ortho, Gynae, Cardio-thoracic and many other surgical specialties. Duties and responsibilities: * To provide exemplary planned care for patients and assist in the management and organisation of care provision in a variety of hospital settings * To provide all patient pre-assessments, liaising as appropriate with other clinical professionals e.g. Consultants, anaesthetists etc. To provide clinical expertise of the highest calibre to ensure the highest standards of nursing care are consistently provided to all patients attending the pre-assessment department. * Assess patients' health and wellbeing across a complex and changing caseload. * Assist in the delivery of care to meet individuals' health and wellbeing needs * Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information. * Develop own knowledge and skills and that of others. * Promotes best practice in health and safety and security. * Assist in maintaining and developing services. * Contribute to quality improvement. * Promote people's equality, diversity and rights. * Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI. Who we're looking for: * Be NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions * Pre-Assessment experience is essential * Compassionate and able to showcase excellent patient care * Strong communication skills 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 onsite car park Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: - Driving clinical excellence - Doing the right thing - Caring is our passion - Keeping it simple - Delivering on our promises - Succeeding and celebrating together We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services. 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, it's 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. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people