Job Description
Staff Nurse - Pre-Assessment
London: Platinum Medical Centre (The Wellington Hospital Outpatients)
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Monday - Friday, 4 days per week, 08:30 to 18:30
Permanent
Salary: Competitive DOE
We're looking for a Staff Nurse to join our Pre-Assessment team at the Platinum Medical Centre, The Wellington Hospital Outpatients, currently rated "Good" by the CQC.
As the largest private outpatient centre in the UK, we see more than 30,000 patients each year. Our centre brings together leading specialists, the latest diagnostic technologies and day surgeries all under one roof, with expertise spanning orthopaedic, spinal, digestive, oncology and women's health services.
As a Staff Nurse in Pre-Assessment, you will be responsible for assessing patient care needs, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care, working both independently and as part of a wider team. You will support the end-to-end pre-assessment process, including arranging appointments, liaising closely with consultants and their secretaries, and ensuring patients are safely prepared for procedures.
The role involves taking patient observations, obtaining full medical histories, providing medication advice in collaboration with consultants, and escalating any concerns or abnormal pathology results appropriately. You will take accountability for your own practice while contributing to a supportive team environment and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you'll bring:
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Staff Nurse in Pre assessment, you'll be eligible for:
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self t
London: Platinum Medical Centre (The Wellington Hospital Outpatients)
Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift times: Monday - Friday, 4 days per week, 08:30 to 18:30
Permanent
Salary: Competitive DOE
We're looking for a Staff Nurse to join our Pre-Assessment team at the Platinum Medical Centre, The Wellington Hospital Outpatients, currently rated "Good" by the CQC.
As the largest private outpatient centre in the UK, we see more than 30,000 patients each year. Our centre brings together leading specialists, the latest diagnostic technologies and day surgeries all under one roof, with expertise spanning orthopaedic, spinal, digestive, oncology and women's health services.
As a Staff Nurse in Pre-Assessment, you will be responsible for assessing patient care needs, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care, working both independently and as part of a wider team. You will support the end-to-end pre-assessment process, including arranging appointments, liaising closely with consultants and their secretaries, and ensuring patients are safely prepared for procedures.
The role involves taking patient observations, obtaining full medical histories, providing medication advice in collaboration with consultants, and escalating any concerns or abnormal pathology results appropriately. You will take accountability for your own practice while contributing to a supportive team environment and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you'll bring:
- Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration
- Experience within a pre-assessment or outpatient setting
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Staff Nurse in Pre assessment, you'll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals.
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service.
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
- Group Life Assurance from day one.
- Critical illness cover.
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland.
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you.
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers.
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
- Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
- Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
- Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
- Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self t
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