Pre-Assessment Lead - Expiring soon!

Job DescriptionPre-Assessment LeadAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated professional to lead our busy Pre-Assessment Department, working on a full-time basis (37.5 per week) with a flexible departmental rota including weekends if required. The department is expanding the clinical activity it currently undertakes and provides the team the opportunity to expand their skill set, knowledge and competencies. Specific training is provided for staff, in pre-assessment for example. The Ophthalmology pathway has been recently reviewed to provide a designated treatment area enabling ambulatory support to be provided by the out-patient team working closely with the wider team. The Pre-assessment Lead reports to the Outpatient Manager and provide strong leadership, direction, operational and clinical support to the pre-assessment team. If you are looking for your next move, want to make a real difference in an expanding department and want to work with a friendly team with a real sense of community within the Hospital, then look no further! What you'll do Provide leadership for the Pre-assessment Department Develop excellent working relationships with staff, Consultants, suppliers and key stakeholders Provide effective motivation, monitoring and support for the Pre-assessment team What you'll bring with you Experience in a Lead role Registered Nurse with the NMC Strong clinical background Comprehensive understanding of relevant clinical standards Knowledge of quality frameworks Coaching, mentoring and staff development skills What we offer Competitive rate of pay in accordance to experience and clinical skills Enhancements for unsocial hours (50% enhancement on Saturdays, 50% enhancement on Sundays) Ramsay scholarship fund available to support the continued academic learning for staff Ramsay benefits scheme Full induction support and mentorship will be provided 33 days annual leave including bank holidays which will increase with length of service every 5 years Contributory Pension Scheme Free parking and subsidised staff restaurant Long service award (every 5 years £75 voucher, 10 years £150, continuing upwards) Life Assurance (3 x annual salary paid to who every you choose) Excellent ongoing paid training and development opportunities About Us Woodthorpe Hospital has provided healthcare services to the people of Nottingham since 1877. Conveniently located towards the north of Nottingham city centre. The hospital offers private and NHS services to the population of Nottingham and beyond and has an excellent reputation for high standards of care and customer service. Woodthorpe hospital serves the community of Nottingham and our dedicated team are very proud of its Care Quality Commission rating of 'Good' across all five domains of the Fundamental Standards of Care; Well Led, Caring, Safe, Effective and Responsive to people's needs. Although 'Good' is excellent our aim is to achieve the standard of 'Outstanding' during our next inspection. The Woodthorpe hospital is currently going through an exciting period of transformation and increasing the services offered to patients. The out-patient and pre-assessment areas have recently been re-furbished providing an excellent working environment. All offers of employment in respect of these appointments will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. 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.