Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Staff Nurse to join our dynamic Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic (POAC) team. This role is vital in ensuring patients are safely and effectively prepared for elective surgery. You will be responsible for carrying out comprehensive pre-operative assessments, identifying potential risks, and coordinating necessary investigations to optimise patients ahead of their surgical journey.
The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams including anaesthetists, surgeons, and administrative staff to provide high-quality, patient-centred care. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines clinical assessment skills, patient education, and care planning, with opportunities to develop both professionally and personally.
If you are a registered nurse with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to patient care, we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will be expected to cover a range of shifts currently 6 days a week.
We require you to have an RGN qualification and up to date NMC registration.
Please note a full Disclosure Barring Service application will be required for these posts.
Main duties of the job
Practice autonomously and be responsible and accountable for safe, compassionate, person centred care.
Ensure a high standard of patient care is delivered in an effective and efficient manner, reflecting the values and ethos of The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Be responsible for assessing care needs of patients. Planning, implementation and the evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision.
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviours, revalidation and relevant professional guidelines, independently / autonomously and at times without direct supervision.
- Be accountable for their own professional actions and those delegated to others.
- Ensure accurate assessment of patient care needs, development of care plans, implementing and evaluating care based on the patient needs.
- Achieve and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training; develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice (i.e. venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, urethral catheterisation and any other relevant duties)
- Respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required
- Take charge of the practice setting as required
- Assume responsibility for undertaking tasks delegated by the nominated line / shift coordinator. This may include representing the ward at meetings, link nurse responsibilities, audit, clinical governance initiatives and supervision and role competency assessments for unregistered staff and students
- Contribute to the development of service and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and outcome and ensure standards of care are monitored and maintained within the organisation
- Delegate appropriately to and supervise the work of other staff registered or unregistered and students
- Assist with the induction and orientation and subsequent development of junior staff within the ward or department
- Maintain accurate nursing records ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and promptly
- Administer medications as described by local policy and in line with the NMCs standards for medicines management
- Adhere to organisational policies and procedures
- In accordance with individual patient care, and utilising appropriate computer software and/or monitoring equipment, on a daily basis undertake and record patients observations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviours, revalidation and relevant professional guidelines, independently / autonomously and at times without direct supervision.
- Be accountable for their own professional actions and those delegated to others.
- Ensure accurate assessment of patient care needs, development of care plans, implementing and evaluating care based on the patient needs.
- Achieve and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training; develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice (i.e. venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, urethral catheterisation and any other relevant duties)
- Respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required
- Take charge of the practice setting as required
- Assume responsibility for undertaking tasks delegated by the nominated line / shift coordinator. This may include representing the ward at meetings, link nurse responsibilities, audit, clinical governance initiatives and supervision and role competency assessments for unregistered staff and students
- Contribute to the development of service and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and outcome and ensure standards of care are monitored and maintained within the organisation
- Delegate appropriately to and supervise the work of other staff registered or unregistered and students
- Assist with the induction and orientation and subsequent development of junior staff within the ward or department
- Maintain accurate nursing records ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and promptly
- Administer medications as described by local policy and in line with the NMCs standards for medicines management
- Adhere to organisational policies and procedures
- In accordance with individual patient care, and utilising appropriate computer software and/or monitoring equipment, on a daily basis undertake and record patients observations.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- NMC/Equivalent Registration
Experience
Essential
- oRecent clinical placement or practical experience with in a healthcare setting.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Orthopaedic Experience
- Recent Acute Hospital Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use own initative and make sound clinical judgements
- Core skills or ECG, Cannulation, Venepuncture, Catheterisation and IV Therapy
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and listening
- Self-motivated to develop personal learning and skills.
- Able to work under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- NMC/Equivalent Registration
Experience
Essential
- oRecent clinical placement or practical experience with in a healthcare setting.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Orthopaedic Experience
- Recent Acute Hospital Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use own initative and make sound clinical judgements
- Core skills or ECG, Cannulation, Venepuncture, Catheterisation and IV Therapy
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and listening
- Self-motivated to develop personal learning and skills.
- Able to work under pressure
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
Employer's website
https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
