Job summary
Come and join the Nurse led Pre-Operative Assessment. This is an environment where you are a practitioner who has to think like a nurse, therapist, surgeon, and anesthetist whilst being a patient coordinator and advocate, Can you be part of the team that provides effective to all elective surgical patients across all specialties and co-ordinate pathways of care? You will assess the patient's health status, identifying any risks of surgery/ anaesthesia so that they can be minimised, eliminated or accommodated prior to surgery, according to agreed pathways.
We are looking to recruit a band 5 nurse to join our existing and well established pre -operative assessment unit.
The Pre op Assessment Unit provides pre-operative assessments for Orthopaedic, General Surgery, ENT, maxillo facial, urology and gynaecology surgery. The unit is currently open Monday to Friday from 07.00 - 19:30pm.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the pre-operative assessment of patients being prepared for a wide variety of surgical procedures. The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive nursing assessment and possible physical examination once competency achieved.
Main duties of the job
To provide effective Nurse led Pre-Operative Assessment toallelective surgical patients across all specialties and co-ordinate pathways of care. Utilisation of an electronic preassessment system to triage patients and assign them to the appropriate nurse for further review. Assess the patient's health status with the aim of identifying any risks of surgery /anesthesia so that they can be minimised, eliminated or accommodated prior to surgery, according to agreed care pathways.
Undertake clinical assessment and where competent, physical examination, for patients that are seen. To gain and be confident with clinical decision making related to surgical procedures and anaesthesia
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviors to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
ServiceWe will put our patients first
TeamworkWe will work together
AmbitionWe will aspire to provide the best service
RespectWe will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities and Duties:
- Participate in the delivery of care to ensure the individual needs of the patients are met
- Demonstrate an ability to assess the patients health status and follow agreed care pathways regarding the patients suitability for surgery or suitability to be added to the elective surgical waiting list, in accordance with Trust guidance and policies. This will include an electronic triage process as well as assessing patients direct from an outpatient setting.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the physical, social and psychological care of patients about to undergo surgery
- Be able to offer health promotion as required.
- Develop and update patient information literature in accordance with Trust guidelines
- Be proficient and competent in phlebotomy
- Be proficient and competent in recording ECGs
- Order Pre-Operative tests and Investigations according to NICE and Trust guidelines
- Have the ability and knowledge to work within all aspects of the pre-operative patient assessment pathway for all elective patients
- Co-ordinate the results of tests and investigations, liaising with GPs and taking action as required to reduce cancellations of surgery and improve patient health outcomes
- Promote evidence based clinical practice and assist the Senior Sister in performance improvement within Pre-assessment.
- Act as a Link Nurse resource for a specified clinical area and disseminate information to the rest of the team
- To liaise with the Bookings team to ensure smooth administration of all clinics and waiting lists.
- Undertake any clinical role in the absence of other colleagues from the department.
- Assist in the provision of support to patients and staff in the delivery of individual nursing care in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures.
- Provide clinical advice and support to junior staff within the multidisciplinary team.
- Monitor the delivery of care against the appropriate documentation.
- Promote and maintain a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment for the patients, carers, relatives, visitors and staff.
- Assist in the implementation and delivery of the Trust Carers strategy
- Ensure clinical governance encompasses continuous quality improvement that focuses on the fundamentals of care (Essence of Care)
- Assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in developing service improvements
- Actively promotes and contributes to nurse led initiatives within the department.
- There is occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during a shift whilst pushing wheelchairs, assisting patients onto examination couches. And repositioning patients
- Liaise with the Senior Sister/Matron to identify areas of change in practice and ensure these are achieved.
- Assist in the effective leadership within the clinical area
- Demonstrate up to date knowledge and understanding of National, Trust and Divisional issues and priorities, to facilitate clear leadership and direction.
- Encourage and support junior staff within their working practice, maintaining confidentiality.
- Work closely with the Senior Sister/Matron/Clinicians to assist in implementing the Trust Clinical Governance and Nursing Strategy and work towards the development of the Unit
- Demonstrate effective communication with all staff ensuring dissemination and exchange of information.
- In the absence of a senior member of the team you will undertake the day to day management role of the Unit, with support from the Matron.
- Responsible for maintaining own clinical competence and professional development
- The Staff Nurse will assist in the provision of information for their department
Responsibilities for People or Training
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- The Staff Nurse will participate in providing a suitable learning environment for pre and post registration students and patients
- Provide clinical advice and support to junior staff within the multidisciplinary team.
- Actively promote and participate in the Health Education of patients attending the Unit
- Deliver Patient education class to elective orthopaedic patients undergoing joint replacement surgery
- Regular VDU usage and the use of several software applications
Please see full Job description and personal specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Responsibilities and Duties:
- Participate in the delivery of care to ensure the individual needs of the patients are met
- Demonstrate an ability to assess the patients health status and follow agreed care pathways regarding the patients suitability for surgery or suitability to be added to the elective surgical waiting list, in accordance with Trust guidance and policies. This will include an electronic triage process as well as assessing patients direct from an outpatient setting.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the physical, social and psychological care of patients about to undergo surgery
- Be able to offer health promotion as required.
- Develop and update patient information literature in accordance with Trust guidelines
- Be proficient and competent in phlebotomy
- Be proficient and competent in recording ECGs
- Order Pre-Operative tests and Investigations according to NICE and Trust guidelines
- Have the ability and knowledge to work within all aspects of the pre-operative patient assessment pathway for all elective patients
- Co-ordinate the results of tests and investigations, liaising with GPs and taking action as required to reduce cancellations of surgery and improve patient health outcomes
- Promote evidence based clinical practice and assist the Senior Sister in performance improvement within Pre-assessment.
- Act as a Link Nurse resource for a specified clinical area and disseminate information to the rest of the team
- To liaise with the Bookings team to ensure smooth administration of all clinics and waiting lists.
- Undertake any clinical role in the absence of other colleagues from the department.
- Assist in the provision of support to patients and staff in the delivery of individual nursing care in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures.
- Provide clinical advice and support to junior staff within the multidisciplinary team.
- Monitor the delivery of care against the appropriate documentation.
- Promote and maintain a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment for the patients, carers, relatives, visitors and staff.
- Assist in the implementation and delivery of the Trust Carers strategy
- Ensure clinical governance encompasses continuous quality improvement that focuses on the fundamentals of care (Essence of Care)
- Assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in developing service improvements
- Actively promotes and contributes to nurse led initiatives within the department.
- There is occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during a shift whilst pushing wheelchairs, assisting patients onto examination couches. And repositioning patients
- Liaise with the Senior Sister/Matron to identify areas of change in practice and ensure these are achieved.
- Assist in the effective leadership within the clinical area
- Demonstrate up to date knowledge and understanding of National, Trust and Divisional issues and priorities, to facilitate clear leadership and direction.
- Encourage and support junior staff within their working practice, maintaining confidentiality.
- Work closely with the Senior Sister/Matron/Clinicians to assist in implementing the Trust Clinical Governance and Nursing Strategy and work towards the development of the Unit
- Demonstrate effective communication with all staff ensuring dissemination and exchange of information.
- In the absence of a senior member of the team you will undertake the day to day management role of the Unit, with support from the Matron.
- Responsible for maintaining own clinical competence and professional development
- The Staff Nurse will assist in the provision of information for their department
Responsibilities for People or Training
-
- The Staff Nurse will participate in providing a suitable learning environment for pre and post registration students and patients
- Provide clinical advice and support to junior staff within the multidisciplinary team.
- Actively promote and participate in the Health Education of patients attending the Unit
- Deliver Patient education class to elective orthopaedic patients undergoing joint replacement surgery
- Regular VDU usage and the use of several software applications
Please see full Job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing or equivalent training and experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- NVQ Assessor / ENB 998/Cert 730
- PACE Course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant current clinical and management experience as band 5 Staff Nurse In the fields of elective surgery or anaesthetics.
- Ability to organise work for caseload of patients
- Prioritising clinical care needs
- Nursing patients in an elective clinical setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of Pre-Assessment clinics
- Working knowledge of computers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Nursing or equivalent training and experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- NVQ Assessor / ENB 998/Cert 730
- PACE Course
Experience
Essential
- Relevant current clinical and management experience as band 5 Staff Nurse In the fields of elective surgery or anaesthetics.
- Ability to organise work for caseload of patients
- Prioritising clinical care needs
- Nursing patients in an elective clinical setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of Pre-Assessment clinics
- Working knowledge of computers
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
