The Cherwell Hospital is currently looking to recruit an exceptional Pre-Assessment Nurse to provide specialist nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based patient‑centered care and assessment for a defined caseload of pre‑assessment patients.
Responsibilities
* 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 all members of staff within the Outpatient department, including students of nursing/visiting healthcare professionals
* To 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 patients and helping plan their care
* Uses 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.
* While communicating complex, sensitive, sometimes distressing information to a patient, is able to identify and overcome barriers to patient understanding
* Establishes partnerships with patients/carers and communicates with them, sometimes in highly distressing or emotional circumstances
* Act as patient advocate, ensuring that informed consent, privacy and dignity are maintained (NMC)
* Critically reflect on own performance through supervision/action learning
* Current NMC registration
* Minimum 6 months paid experience in a Pre‑op assessment Nurse role in an NHS/Private Hospital in the past 3 years
* Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
* Flexible and positive attitude
* A warm, considerate and empathetic character
Benefits
* 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
* Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
* Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
* Flexible shift patterns available where possible
* Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
* Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
* Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
* Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
* Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
* Concerts for Carers
* Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
* The Blue Light Card Scheme
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