Pre-operative Assessment Nurse | Cheshire - Warrington| Band 5| Permanent Spire Cheshire are now recruiting for a Pre-operative Assessment Nurse to join their warm and friendly team At Spire Cheshire Hospital, we provide high-quality treatments for our patients and are extremely proud to be rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for our private hospital care. You can get fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations and diagnosis to treatment and aftercare. The Hospital covers a wide variety of surgical procedures, you will support in assessing patient's health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload, assisting in the delivery of care to meet the patient's needs. You will actively promote best practice and contribute towards quality improvements, collect collate and organise data, interpret all of the information and make a justifiable assessment, making this available to relevant others. Duties and Responsibilities: Conducting comprehensive preoperative assessments of patients scheduled for procedures Providing emotional support and reassurance to patients undergoing preoperative assessments Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information Collaborating with medical staff to ensure patients are adequately prepared for surgery Adhering to hospital protocols and standards to maintain patient safety and confidentiality Ensuring accurate documentation of patient assessments and relevant medical history To ensure that clinical risk assessment is performed in line with the Spire Healthcare assessment process prior to admission and the information is used pro-actively. Acknowledge and understand the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) Who we're looking for: You must be a qualified nurse with experience in pre-operative assessment clinics You must hold a valid NMC pin with no conditions or restrictions You must have excellent communication skills and be keen to develop your patient assessment, decision-making and clinical skills. You will be computer literate and confident in your ability to assess over the phone. Pre-Assessment qualification is desirable You must have surgical experience Benefits We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options Flexibility to maximise your work life balance 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Free Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assurance A great team, all dedicated to being the best More information on our range of benefits is included in the attached leaflet. We're committed to people, both patients and staff. Join us, and you'll receive a warm welcome. For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Sarah Whittaker on 07525887973 or e-mail sarah.whittaker@spirehealthcare.com For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.