Staff Nurse - Pre-Assessment

JobDescriptionStaff Nurse –Pre-Assessment

37.5 Hours |Cherwell Hospital

Therole

The CherwellHospital is currently looking to recruit anexceptional Pre-Assessment Nurse to provide specialist nursingexpertise, facilitating evidence-based patient-cantered care andassessment for a defined caseload of pre-assessmentpatients.To work both independentlyand collaboratively with a team of nurses and healthcareassistants, enabling them to co-ordinate patients throughout theirpre-assessment pathway, with a high level of input into themanagement and care of patients prior to admission for specifiedprocedures.To act as a resource and to provideeducation for patients and health care personnel, and to direct thepre-assessment nursing team.Carry out relevantforms of care without direct supervision, working effectivelywithin the multi-disciplinary teamTo supportof all members of staff within the Outpatient department, includingstudents of nursing/visiting healthcareprofessionalsActively participate in theteaching and mentoring of students and juniorstaffTo suggest improvements in careprovision, recognizing and challenging poor practice, raisingconcerns to the relevant agencies whereappropriate.Ensure that the nursing philosophyof care for Pre-operative assessment is reflected inpractice.To ensure provision of a highstandard of nursing care to patients attending the Outpatientdepartment working within agreed policies andprocedures.To act as a liaison link with theMulti-disciplinary team and contribute to work involved in theAnesthetic Meeting / Complex MDT meeting - for example - escalatingcomplex patient and help plan theircareCollaborates and consults with themulti-professional health care team and the patient, communicatingvery sensitive, complex information.Useshighly developed communication skills to provide guidance, adviceand support to the patient / ward / physio / theatre staffregarding management of their proposed admission and its impact onpatient’s/carer’s life.Whilst communicatingcomplex, sensitive, sometimes distressing information to patient,is able to identify and overcome barriers to patientunderstandingProvides verbal and writteninformation to patient, to enable them to give informed consent fortreatment, using specialistknowledge.Establishes partnerships withpatients/carers and communicates with them, sometimes in highlydistressing or emotionalcircumstancesProvides, receives, interpretsand communicates complex information with a range of health carepersonnelAct as patients advocate, ensuringthat informed consent, privacy and dignity are maintained(NMC)Carry out health promotion within jobrole utilising information leaflets and networking with otherspecialist healthcare staff around the Trust wherenecessaryCritically reflect on own performancethrough supervision/actionlearning

Whatyou’ll bring withyouCurrent NMCregistrationMinimum 6 months paidexperience in a Pre-op assessment Nurse role in an NHS/PrivateHospital in the past 3 yearsProvenability to work effectively in a team environment as well asindependentlyFlexible and positiveattitudeA warm, considerate and empatheticcharacter

Whereyou’ll be basedOxford Road, Banbury OX169FG

TheCherwell Hospital Banbury, Outpatients department

T heCherwell Hospital opened in 2006 and provides convenient,effective, high quality treatment for patients on an inpatient andoutpatient basis whether medically insured, self-pay or funded bythe NHS. Equipped with an onsite Imaging Department offeringX-Ray, Ultrasound and MRI and a dedicated Physiotherapy Unitcomplete with rehabilitation gym, The Cherwell Hospital isperfectly designed for orthopaediccare.

Benefits

Contributorypension scheme

25 days’annual leave plus eight BankHoliday days

Familyfriendly policies including enhanced parentalleave

Private healthcare andlife assurance

Free uniformand DBS check

Access to ouremployee discountprogramme

Wellbeing Centreand access to 24/7 employee assistanceline

Long service, employeerecognition and appreciationawards

Access to the RamsayAcademy giving you genuine opportunities to grow, develop andspecialise in yourcareer

AboutusWe’re Ramsay Health Care UK.With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated everyyear, we’re one of the leading independent healthcare providers inEngland. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialisedclinical services from routine to complex surgery, day caseprocedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. Inaddition, we also have our three standalone decontamination unitswhich are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of ourfacilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we are extremely proudof the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationshipswith doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with theNHS.We’re part of a global hospital group withover 60 years’ experience that operates in 11 countries across theworld. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a hugedifference in the lives of millions. We know that our people areour most important asset to our organisation, and are the key toour success and continuinggrowth.

Ifyou would like more information please contact

Saurela.haziri@ramsyhealth.co.uk

Wecare.It’s more than what wedo, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliverthe best care. And it''s a belief that''s as true today as it waswhen we welcomed our first patients in 1964.“The Ramsay Way” culturerecognises that our people are our most important asset and thishas been key to our ongoingsuccess.

We areproud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and havealready achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed ForcesCovenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognisesemployers who actively support Defence while encouraging otherorganisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As acompany we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forcescommunity and this includes our staff as well as ourpatients.

We arecommitted to equality of opportunity for all. This position issubject to background and DBS ..... full job details .....