About this role
Location: Carlisle Client: SpaMedica Position: Surgical Nurse / Registered General Nurse Pay Rates: £26.75 to £31.25 per hour Commitment: Minimum 3 shifts per week during the training period
Join Pulse and support SpaMedica in Carlisle
Pulse is currently looking for experienced and confident Surgical Nurses / Registered General Nurses to join our team supporting SpaMedica in Carlisle.
This is a fantastic opportunity for nurses who have a strong surgical background and, importantly, previous Pre-Operative Assessment experience.
We are looking for nurses who are confident working within a fast-paced clinical environment, who can provide excellent patient-centred care and who are comfortable supporting patients throughout their surgical pathway.
About the role
As a Surgical Nurse working with SpaMedica, you will be supporting patients through their surgical journey and ensuring they receive safe, professional and compassionate care.
Depending on the requirements of the service, your responsibilities may include:
- Completing thorough pre-operative patient assessments
- Reviewing patients' medical and clinical history
- Supporting patients in preparation for their procedure
- Identifying and escalating any potential concerns before surgery
- Ensuring all relevant clinical information and documentation is completed accurately
- Providing reassurance, information and support to patients
- Working closely with other members of the clinical and surgical team
- Maintaining excellent infection prevention and clinical safety standards
- Ensuring patients receive a professional and positive experience throughout their care
What we're looking for
To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:
- Current NMC registration as an RGN
- Previous Pre-Operative Assessment experience, which is essential
- Previous experience working within a surgical, pre-assessment or day-case environment
- A good understanding of the patient surgical pathway
- Strong clinical assessment skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence working independently as well as part of a wider clinical team
- A professional, reliable and patient-focused approach
- Good organisational and documentation skills
- The ability to work effectively within a busy clinical setting
Previous ophthalmic or cataract experience would be advantageous, although nurses with strong surgical and Pre-Op Assessment experience are encouraged to apply.
Training commitment
Candidates must be willing and able to work 3 shifts per week during the training period.
This is an important requirement, as SpaMedica needs nurses who can commit to the training and become confident with the service, clinical processes and patient pathway.
Please only apply if you are able to meet this commitment.
Pay rates
Monday to Friday: £26.75 per hour Saturday: £28.50 per hour Sunday: £31.25 per hour
Why work through Pulse?
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Surgical Nurse looking to use their Pre-Op Assessment skills within a specialist surgical environment and secure regular agency work.
You'll also have the support of the Pulse team throughout the recruitment, compliance and booking process.