Staff Nurse - Pre-Assessment

JR United Kingdom; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Banbury is seeking an exceptional Pre-Assessment Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for pre-assessment patients. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, support patient management, and participate in mentoring. Minimum requirement includes NMC registration and relevant experience. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, annual leave, and more.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration required.
• Minimum of 6 months paid experience in a pre-operative assessment role.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Must have a flexible, positive, and empathetic character.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing expertise for pre-assessment patients.
• Act as a resource for patients and healthcare personnel.
• Suggest improvements in care provision.
• Support patients through advocacy and informed consent.

Skills

Patient-centered care

NMC registration

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Advocacy

Education

6 months paid experience in pre-op assessment

Job description

The Cherwell Hospital is currently recruiting 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.

The role involves working both independently and collaboratively with a team of nurses and healthcare assistants to coordinate patients throughout their pre-assessment pathway, with significant input into patient management and care prior to admission for specified procedures.

Key responsibilities include acting as a resource and providing education for patients and healthcare personnel, directing the pre-assessment nursing team, carrying out relevant care independently within a multidisciplinary team, supporting staff within the Outpatient department, and participating in teaching and mentoring students and junior staff.

The nurse will also suggest improvements in care provision, recognize and challenge poor practice, and raise concerns appropriately. Ensuring that the nursing philosophy of care for pre-operative assessment is reflected in practice is essential.

The role requires ensuring high standards of nursing care within policies and procedures, acting as a liaison with the multidisciplinary team, communicating complex and sensitive information effectively, and supporting patients through advocacy, informed consent, and health promotion activities.

Qualifications and experience required include current NMC registration and a minimum of 6 months paid experience in a pre-op assessment nurse role within the past 3 years, with a proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. A flexible, positive, empathetic character is also essential.

The position is based at Oxford Road, Banbury, within the Outpatients department of The Cherwell Hospital, which offers comprehensive orthopaedic and diagnostic services.

Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, family-friendly policies, private healthcare, free uniform, DBS check, employee discounts, wellbeing support, recognition awards, and opportunities for career development through the Ramsay Academy.

About Ramsay Health Care UK: With 35 hospitals and over 7,600 staff, we are a leading independent healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality clinical services and fostering a supportive, inclusive culture. We support the UK’s Armed Forces and are committed to equality of opportunity. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.