Job summary
Clinical Team Lead - Pre-operative assessment and Elective admission
At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we pride ourselves on working together to ensure that our shared vision of Kind, Aspirational, Collaborative and Expert is achieved. We are looking for the right individual to join this dedicated team to drive the vision forward and work as a collaborative part of the pre-assessment and elective admissions department as a Clinical team lead.
With our Pre-Assessment Service based across our three major hospital sites you will provide care for patients from a range of surgical specialities including; Neurosurgery, ENT, Breast surgery, Urology, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedics and Hepatobiliary.
Main duties of the job
Efficiency of the Pre-Operative Assessment (POA) pathway (e.g. minimisation of on the day cancellation in theatre)
Excellent nursing care and health promotion
Liaison with secondary and primary care
Well-led and supported team
Effective controls in the maintenance of departmental budget
Implementation of nursing strategy and supporting the Trust/Directorate Objectives
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse or operating department practitioner
- Current NMC/HP
- Registration and PIN
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years at Band 6 in Pre Operative Assessment. (POA)
- Experience of autonomous working in POA.
- Experience of processes involved in managing a team.
Desirable
- Experience of managing change
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Team leadership.
- Effective time management
- Knowledge of relevant national guidelines (e.g NICE).
Desirable
- Knowledge of Surgical Pathways
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse or operating department practitioner
- Current NMC/HP
- Registration and PIN
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years at Band 6 in Pre Operative Assessment. (POA)
- Experience of autonomous working in POA.
- Experience of processes involved in managing a team.
Desirable
- Experience of managing change
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Team leadership.
- Effective time management
- Knowledge of relevant national guidelines (e.g NICE).
Desirable
- Knowledge of Surgical Pathways
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).
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).
