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Staff Nurse - Pre-Assessment (Bank)inBrightoninBrightonPUBLISHED WED 4 DEC 2024

£24 to £25 an hour  BANK 
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Work within a close-knit team delivering matron-led care in a consultant-led environment, enhancing collaboration and support.
Be the first point of contact for patients, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on their surgical journey.
Demonstrate and expand your broad knowledge and assessment skills in patient care, furthering your professional development.
Offer comfort and reassurance to patients and their families, providing a high standard of compassionate care.
Gain experience with new practices, equipment, and facilities, keeping your skills and knowledge up-to-date.
Benefit from flexible working hours as a bank staff nurse, allowing you to work ad-hoc based on your availability.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, and discounted gym membership.
Nuffield Health is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Pre-Assessment team at their Brighton Hospital to deliver high-quality, matron-led care in a consultant-led setting. As the initial point of contact for patients, the successful candidate will utilize their broad knowledge and assessment skills to ensure optimal patient care before surgery, providing comfort and reassurance to both patients and their families. This role requires a nurse or practitioner registered with the appropriate governing body (such as NMC), along with relevant post-registration experience.

The position is part-time and operates on a bank system, allowing flexibility in work hours. The pay rate is up to £25.00 per hour, depending on experience. Nuffield Health emphasises a supportive workplace culture and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including holiday entitlement, pension access, and discounted gym membership. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly, as applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Work within a close-knit team delivering matron-led care in a consultant-led environment, enhancing collaboration and support.
Be the first point of contact for patients, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on their surgical journey.
Demonstrate and expand your broad knowledge and assessment skills in patient care, furthering your professional development.
Offer comfort and reassurance to patients and their families, providing a high standard of compassionate care.
Gain experience with new practices, equipment, and facilities, keeping your skills and knowledge up-to-date.
Benefit from flexible working hours as a bank staff nurse, allowing you to work ad-hoc based on your availability.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, and discounted gym membership.

Useful skills for a Staff Nurse - Pre-Assessment (Bank):
To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.
2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.
Clinical Skills:
1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.
2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.
3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.
4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.
6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).
Soft Skills:
1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.
5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills:
1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.
3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).
Continuing Professional Development:
1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.
Employment Considerations:
1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.
2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.
 


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