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Social network you want to login/join with: Staff Nurse - Pre-Assessment, Farnboroughcol-narrow-left Client:Ramsay Health Care Location:Farnborough, United Kingdom Job Category:Other - EU work permit required:Yes col-narrow-right Job Views:3 Posted:04.08.2025 Expiry Date:18.09.2025 col-wide Job Description:Job Description Job Description Staff Nurse – Pre-Assessment37.5 Hours | Cherwell Hospital The role 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. Work both independently and collaboratively with a team of nurses and healthcare assistants to coordinate 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. Act as a resource and provide education for patients and healthcare personnel, and direct the pre-assessment nursing team. Carry out relevant forms of care without direct supervision, working effectively within the multi-disciplinary team. Support all members of staff within the Outpatient department, including nursing students and visiting healthcare professionals. Participate actively in the teaching and mentoring of students and junior staff. Suggest improvements in care provision, recognize and challenge poor practice, and raise concerns to relevant agencies where appropriate. Ensure that the nursing philosophy of care for pre-operative assessment is reflected in practice. Provide a high standard of nursing care to patients attending the Outpatient department, working within agreed policies and procedures. Act as a liaison with the Multi-disciplinary team and contribute to meetings such as the Anesthetic Meeting / Complex MDT meeting, escalating complex patients and helping plan their care. Collaborate and consult with the multi-professional healthcare team and patients, communicating sensitive and complex information. Use highly developed communication skills to guide, advise, and support patients, ward staff, physiotherapists, and theatre staff regarding management of admissions and their impact on patients and carers. Identify and overcome barriers to patient understanding when communicating complex, sensitive, and sometimes distressing information. Provide verbal and written information to enable patients to give informed consent for treatment, using specialist knowledge. Establish partnerships with patients and carers, communicating in highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Interpret and communicate complex information with healthcare personnel. Act as a patient advocate, ensuring informed consent, privacy, and dignity are maintained (NMC). Carry out health promotion using information leaflets and networking with other healthcare staff within the Trust where necessary. Critically reflect on own performance through supervision and action learning. What you’ll bring with you Current NMC registration Minimum 6 months paid experience in a Pre-op assessment Nurse role in an NHS or Private Hospital within the past 3 years Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Flexible and positive attitude A warm, considerate, and empathetic character Where you’ll be based Oxford Road, Banbury OX16 9FG The Cherwell Hospital Banbury, Outpatients department The hospital offers high-quality treatment for inpatients and outpatients, equipped with an onsite Imaging Department offering X-Ray, Ultrasound, and MRI, as well as a dedicated Physiotherapy Unit with a rehabilitation gym. It is designed for orthopaedic care. Benefits Contributory pension scheme 25 days’ annual leave plus eight Bank Holidays Family-friendly policies including enhanced parental leave Private healthcare and life assurance Free uniform and DBS check Access to employee discount programmes Wellbeing Centre and 24/7 employee assistance line Long service, employee recognition, and appreciation awards Access to the Ramsay Academy for career development and specialization opportunities About us We’re Ramsay Health Care UK, with 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff, and 200,000 patients treated annually. We are a leading independent healthcare provider in England, offering a wide range of clinical services, including surgery, cancer care, diagnostics, and physiotherapy. Our facilities are rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, and we pride ourselves on high-quality staff and strong NHS partnerships. As part of a global hospital group with over 60 years of experience across 11 countries, our ethos is centered on caring for people and making a difference. We value our staff as our most important asset and are committed to equality and supporting the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.#J-18808-Ljbffr