Registered Nurse - Pre-Assessment (Bank)

Registered Nurse - Pre Assessment (Bank)
The Chiltern & Shelburne Hospitals              
Bank Shifts
Salary Up to £19.50 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. 

Applicants must be able to travel to the sister site - The Shelburne Hospital in High Wycombe - for cross-site working.

We have an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join their team of staff in the Pre- Operative Assessment department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• Deliver direct nursing care in line with patient care plans and clinical protocols. 
• Assess patient needs, prioritise care, and update care plans accordingly. 
• Monitor vital signs, recognise changes in condition, and escalate appropriately using clinical judgement. 
• Administer medications safely and effectively in accordance with hospital policies and the NMC Code. 
• Maintain accurate, legible, and timely nursing documentation, including assessments, care plans, and observations. 
• Ensure that all care provided complies with NMC standards, clinical governance requirements, and hospital policies. 
• Identify and report incidents, safeguarding concerns, and potential risks in line with hospital procedures. 

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration. 
• Demonstrable experience working in a clinical healthcare setting. 
• Good understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and evidence-based practice. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. 
• Proficient in IT systems used for patient records, documentation, and care planning.
• Previous experience in a relevant specialty desirable (e.g., surgical, medical, outpatient, orthopaedics, critical care). 

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy”