Staff Nurse

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionStaff Nurse – Pre-Assessment 37.5 Hours | Cherwell Hospital The roleThe Cherwell Hospital is currently looking to recruit an exceptional Pre-Assessment Nurse to provide specialist nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based patient-cantered care and assessment for a defined caseload of pre-assessment patients.To work both independently and collaboratively with a team of nurses and healthcare assistants, enabling them to co-ordinate patients throughout their pre-assessment pathway, with a high level of input into the management and care of patients prior to admission for specified procedures.To support of all members of staff within the Outpatient department, including students of nursing/visiting healthcare professionalsTo act as a liaison link with the Multi-disciplinary team and contribute to work involved in the Anesthetic Meeting / Complex MDT meeting - for example - escalating complex patient and help plan their careUses highly developed communication skills to provide guidance, advice and support to the patient / ward / physio / theatre staff regarding management of their proposed admission and its impact on patient’s/carer’s life.Whilst communicating complex, sensitive, sometimes distressing information to patient, is able to identify and overcome barriers to patient understandingEstablishes partnerships with patients/carers and communicates with them, sometimes in highly distressing or emotional circumstancesAct as patients advocate, ensuring that informed consent, privacy and dignity are maintained (NMC)Critically reflect on own performance through supervision/action learningWhat you’ll bring with youCurrent NMC registrationMinimum 6 months paid experience in a Pre-op assessment Nurse role in an NHS/Private Hospital in the past 3 yearsProven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independentlyFlexible and positive attitudeA warm, considerate and empathetic characterWhere you’ll be based The Cherwell Hospital Banbury, Outpatients department The Cherwell Hospital opened in 2006 and provides convenient, effective, high quality treatment for patients on an inpatient and outpatient basis whether medically insured, self-pay or funded by the NHS. Equipped with an onsite Imaging Department offering X-Ray, Ultrasound and MRI and a dedicated Physiotherapy Unit complete with rehabilitation gym, The Cherwell Hospital is perfectly designed for orthopaedic care.Benefits 25 Days Leave + Bank HolidaysBuy & Sell Flexi Leave OptionsPrivate Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying periodFlexible shift patterns available where possibleEnhanced Competitive Parental Leave PoliciesPrivate Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependantsLife Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salaryFree Training and Development via the Ramsay AcademySubsidised staff restaurant (where possible)Concerts for CarersEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with HalfordsThe Blue Light Card SchemeAbout us We’re Ramsay Health Care UK. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.We’re part of a global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.If you would like more information please contact  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