Description
Berkshire Independent Hospital is currently looking to recruit an exceptional Pre-Assessment / Outpatient Nurse to provide specialist nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based patient-centred care and assessment for a defined caseload of pre-assessment patients.
The successful candidate will 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.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting all members of staff within the Outpatient department, including students of nursing/visiting healthcare professionals
- Acting as a liaison link with the Multi-disciplinary team and contributing to work involved in the Anesthetic Meeting / Complex MDT meeting
- Using highly developed communication skills to provide guidance, advice and support to patients, ward staff, physio and theatre staff regarding management of their proposed admission and its impact on patient’s/carer’s life
- Establishing partnerships with patients/carers and communicating with them in highly distressing or emotional circumstances
- Acting as patients advocate, ensuring that informed consent, privacy and dignity are maintained
- Critically reflecting on own performance through supervision/action learning
The ideal candidate will have:
- Current NMC registration
- Minimum 6 months paid experience in a Pre-op assessment / outpatients 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
In return, we offer a range of benefits, including:
- Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants
- Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
- Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
- Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
- Flexible shift patterns, where possible
- Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
- Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you
- Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development
- Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people