Job summary
The Staff Nurse will conduct pre-operative assessments for patients awaiting elective surgery across all specialties. The focus is on ensuring patients are physically and psychologically prepared for surgery, providing necessary information, and identifying discharge concerns. You will be a key part of a team dedicated to achieving high-quality clinical outcomes in a supportive environment, where your skills and expertise are valued.
Main duties of the job
The Staff Nurse will conduct pre-operative assessments for patients awaiting elective surgery across all specialties. The focus is on ensuring patients are physically and psychologically prepared for surgery, providing necessary information, and identifying discharge concerns. You will be a key part of a team dedicated to achieving high-quality clinical outcomes in a supportive environment, where your skills and expertise are valued.
Details
- Date posted: 29 October 2026
- Closing date: 06 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: JR17495
- Job locations: Colchester, United Kingdom, Colchester, England, CO33LJ, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Staff Nurse will conduct pre-operative assessments for patients awaiting elective surgery across all specialties. The focus is on ensuring patients are physically and psychologically prepared for surgery, providing necessary information, and identifying discharge concerns. You will be a key part of a team dedicated to achieving high-quality clinical outcomes in a supportive environment, where your skills and expertise are valued.
What you will bring
- Current NMC registration
- Ability to work in a team and independently
- Flexible and committed to patient experience
- Knowledge of Ramsay Policies and CQC Standards
- Empathetic character
Why Join us?
Health, Wellbeing & Financial
Private medical cover (option to add family), discounted Bupa dental, life assurance (3x salary), private pension with up to 5% employer match, and Employee Assistance Programme.
Work-Life Balance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave, flexible working where possible, enhanced family leave, and volunteer leave.
Career Development
Ongoing training and development through the Ramsay Academy, plus colleague recognition programmes.
Lifestyle Benefits
Employee discounts platform, Cycle2Work scheme, subsidised staff restaurant and free on-site parking where available.
Person Specification
Relevant Membership to Affiliated Body
Essential
- Clinical Registration
Desirable
- Clinical Registration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
About us
Ramsay Health Care offers high-quality private healthcare across Australia, the UK and Europe. With a reputation built on "People Caring for People," we are committed to advancing medical excellence and providing outstanding patient experiences. Every year, millions of patients put their trust in Ramsay, confident in our ability to deliver exceptional care with outstanding clinical outcomes.Employer details
- Employer name: Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited
- Address: Colchester, United Kingdom, Colchester, England, CO33LJ, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/