Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic registered nurse to work in Pre Operative Assessment clinic. This is a Fixed Term contract 37.5 hours a week and an ideal opportunity for those who would like to develop pre assessment skills.
The post holder will act as a junior team member, supported by senior colleagues whilst developing skills specific to the preoperative care environment.
The post holder will be:
- Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation and delivery of care packages for patients undergoing POA for elective surgery.
- Responsible for a defined caseload of patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely and collaboratively as part of the Preoperative Assessment Team (POA) and with all health care professionals involved in the care pathway of the elective and urgent surgical patient, including:
Preoperative assessment team on a day-to-day basis
All Clinical and administrative staff that support the surgical patient journey.
Admissions and scheduling staff across all surgical directorates
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education /Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1. Evidence of post registration study
Desirable
- Competence in additional skills. Diploma or degree education
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to identify significant aspects of a clinical history
- Ability to work unsupervised whilst maintaining expected standards
- Ability to work under pressure and flexibility as part of a team, competent user of hospital IT systems
Desirable
- Ability to supervise others Teaching and assessing skills
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in perioperative care with good understanding of the surgical pathway. Experience in handling a caseload of patients
- Experience of handling a caseload of patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality . Knowledge of POA and NHS waiting times
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of the Trust values
Desirable
- A desire to improve services through personal participation
Person Specification
Education /Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1. Evidence of post registration study
Desirable
- Competence in additional skills. Diploma or degree education
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to identify significant aspects of a clinical history
- Ability to work unsupervised whilst maintaining expected standards
- Ability to work under pressure and flexibility as part of a team, competent user of hospital IT systems
Desirable
- Ability to supervise others Teaching and assessing skills
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in perioperative care with good understanding of the surgical pathway. Experience in handling a caseload of patients
- Experience of handling a caseload of patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality . Knowledge of POA and NHS waiting times
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of the Trust values
Desirable
- A desire to improve services through personal participation
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).
