Job Description

Senior Staff Nurse – Pre-Operative Assessment

Pre-Operative Assessment Team

Location: Yorkshire Clinic, Bingley
Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Staff Nurse to join our Pre-Operative Assessment team at The Yorkshire Clinic, Bingley.

About the Role

As a Senior Staff Nurse in our Pre-Operative Assessment team, you’ll be responsible for assessing patients’ health status and ensuring they are fully prepared for their surgical journey. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to optimise patients’ physical, psychological, and emotional well-being prior to surgery.

The Yorkshire Clinic supports a wide range of elective surgical specialities, including: Urology, Gynaecology, Colorectal, Orthopaedics, ENT, General Surgery, Cosmetics and Plastics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain comprehensive medical histories and make clinical decisions against protocol regarding patient fitness

• Plan and coordinate pre-operative care, including complex cases and multidisciplinary referrals

• Deliver health education and promotion (e.g., smoking cessation, medicines management, fasting protocols)

• Undertake thorough patient assessments to ensure all care needs are met prior to surgery

• Communicate clearly with the wider hospital team to ensure seamless surgical planning

• Prioritise workloads to deliver high-quality care under minimal supervision

• Support and lead junior staff, acting as a role model and mentor

• Take the lead in the absence of the Pre-Assessment Sister

• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure patient safety at all times

• Promote a positive patient experience by delivering compassionate and person-centred care

• Contribute to ongoing improvements and clinical excellence across the team

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• NMC Registered General Nurse

• Previous surgical/medical nursing experience

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• Confident in using clinical systems and electronic patient records

• Strong ability to work autonomously and make sound clinical judgments

Desirable:

• Experience in pre-assessment nursing

• Knowledge of risk assessment and patient optimisation protocols

What You’ll Get in Return:

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

• Private Pension Scheme (Ramsay match up to 5% after qualifying period)

• Enhanced Parental Leave Policies

• Private Medical Insurance (option to include partner & dependants)

• Life Assurance (x3 base salary)

• Free On-site Parking (where available)

• Subsidised Staff Restaurant

• Free Training & Development via Ramsay Academy

• Cycle2Work Scheme in partnership with Halfords

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Access to Blue Light Card scheme

About Us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a leading independent provider of health care with a reputation for delivering high quality care and excellent patient outcomes. Part of a global group operating in 11 countries, Ramsay employs over 77,000 people worldwide and treats 8 million patients each year.

At the Yorkshire Clinic, we’re proud to provide outstanding elective surgical care, working in close partnership with the NHS and private patients alike. We’re passionate about clinical excellence, innovation, and a people-first culture.

We’re proud of our “Speak Up for Safety” programme and our commitment to creating a workplace where all staff feel valued and supported. We offer opportunities for growth, development, and the chance to truly make a difference in patients’ lives.

"Our people are Ramsay."
If you’re ready to join a compassionate, progressive, and patient-centred environment, we’d love to hear from you.

We care.
 

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
 

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.