Job summary
Vacancy only available for current employees of STSFT.
We are looking to
recruit a registered nurse with excellent communication and leadership skills,
to join our Pre-Operative Assessment Team.
Our Pre-Operative Assessment practitioners
play a vital role in delivering safe and effective care to patients who are
waiting for a surgical intervention. The Nursing team ensure patients are
optimised and in the best health possible to undergo surgery.
We strive to provide the best care to our
patients and are continuously developing our services.
You will join a multidisciplinary team who
also practice patient-centered care and share the Nursingteam's passion for gold standard practice.
The Service covers three main hospital sites which are Sunderland Royal Hospital, South
Tyneside District Hospital and Durham Treatment Centre. You would be required
to work across all three sites, however you
would predominantly be based at Sunderland and South Tyneside Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The Pre-assessment unit is a key service within the Division of Theatres, this Post
operates within a team structure, and you will work as part of a
multidisciplinary team.
You will
possess initiative and the ability to work autonomously, but also be a team
player.
Main hours of working
are Monday to Friday 8am-6pm, however there could be times a weekend service to
provide.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,600 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This Post operates within a team structure. Postholders are expected to deliver pre-operative
assessment care autonomously with regard to surgery and anaesthetic risk. The role cares for
patients at a vulnerable stage in the patient journey. This requires considerable decision-making
skills and an advanced level of mental and emotional maturity. The organisation of the clinics, which offer a walk-in service as well as booked appointments, can be very busy and challenging.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This Post operates within a team structure. Postholders are expected to deliver pre-operative
assessment care autonomously with regard to surgery and anaesthetic risk. The role cares for
patients at a vulnerable stage in the patient journey. This requires considerable decision-making
skills and an advanced level of mental and emotional maturity. The organisation of the clinics, which offer a walk-in service as well as booked appointments, can be very busy and challenging.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Attitude
Essential
- Demonstrates a passion for improving care.
- Demonstrates resilience in the face of complex issues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Live 1st level NMC registration.
- Degree in Nursing studies or currently working towards this.
- Numeracy & literacy skills to Level 2 or equivalent.
- Basic IT skills.
- Clinical Skills Programme.
- Teaching Qualification.
- Mentorship.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate the learning needs of the Team.
- Knowledge of current professional and Clinical Governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the Post.
Desirable
- Speciality-based post-grad education.
- Management or Leadership qualification.
- Ability to develop and implement education and training programmes for junior/new team members.
- Knowledge of financial management.
- ECG Interpretation (must undertake in role).
- ILM Programme to be completed within 12 months .
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience which is usually gained through a period of delivery of acute Surgical Healthcare.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
Desirable
- Experience of development and leadership of change in clinical practice.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to set objectives and prioritise.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work autonomously, without direct supervision.
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop and maintain communication with people on complex matters, issues and ideas and/or in complex situations.
- Ability to develop a culture that improves quality.
- Venepuncture.
- Mentorship skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
- Time-management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Desirable
- Ability to work in partnership with and develop, take-forward and evaluate direction policies and strategies.
- Ability to use data to inform changes required in care delivery and to effectively implement change.
Person Specification
Attitude
Essential
- Demonstrates a passion for improving care.
- Demonstrates resilience in the face of complex issues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Live 1st level NMC registration.
- Degree in Nursing studies or currently working towards this.
- Numeracy & literacy skills to Level 2 or equivalent.
- Basic IT skills.
- Clinical Skills Programme.
- Teaching Qualification.
- Mentorship.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate the learning needs of the Team.
- Knowledge of current professional and Clinical Governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the Post.
Desirable
- Speciality-based post-grad education.
- Management or Leadership qualification.
- Ability to develop and implement education and training programmes for junior/new team members.
- Knowledge of financial management.
- ECG Interpretation (must undertake in role).
- ILM Programme to be completed within 12 months .
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience which is usually gained through a period of delivery of acute Surgical Healthcare.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
Desirable
- Experience of development and leadership of change in clinical practice.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to set objectives and prioritise.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work autonomously, without direct supervision.
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop and maintain communication with people on complex matters, issues and ideas and/or in complex situations.
- Ability to develop a culture that improves quality.
- Venepuncture.
- Mentorship skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
- Time-management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Desirable
- Ability to work in partnership with and develop, take-forward and evaluate direction policies and strategies.
- Ability to use data to inform changes required in care delivery and to effectively implement change.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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