Job Description Staff Nurse - Pre-Assessment 37.5 Hours Cherwell Hospital The roleThe Cherwell Hospital is currently looking to recruit an exceptional Pre-Assessment Nurse to provide specialist nursing expertise, facilitating evidence-based patient-cantered care and assessment for a defined caseload of pre-assessment patients.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 act as a resource and to provide education for patients and health care personnel, and to direct the pre-assessment nursing team.Carry out relevant forms of care without direct supervision, working effectively within the multi-disciplinary teamTo support of all members of staff within the Outpatient department, including students of nursing/visiting healthcare professionalsActively participate in the teaching and mentoring of students and junior staffTo suggest improvements in care provision, recognizing and challenging poor practice, raising concerns to the relevant agencies where appropriate.Ensure that the nursing philosophy of care for Pre-operative assessment is reflected in practice.To ensure provision of a high standard of nursing care to patients attending the Outpatient department working within agreed policies and procedures.To act as a liaison link with the ..... full job details .....