Job summary
At Hull University Teaching Hospitals our staff are the most valuable resource we have and we are committed to creating a happy and healthy workforce who feel engaged, energised and fulfilled at work.
We are looking for energetic and committed Nurses to join our established Pre Assessment team. It's a great time to join our team, we have several major transformation and improvement projects underway including the building of a multi-million, state of the art Day Surgery Centre as well as a major refurbishment of some of our older theatres at Hull Royal Infirmary delivering a programme of work that will benefit the community for many years to come.
You will be able to enjoy a fulfilling career within the NHS with opportunities to develop, grow and progress.
Main duties of the job
The Pre Assessment service plays a vital role in a patient's surgical pathway, the team covers a wide variety of surgical procedures. You will support in assessing patient's health and well-being across a complex and changing caseload, assisting in the delivery of care to meet the patient's needs.
As a Pre Assessment Nurse, you can expect;
- To provide all patient pre-assessments, liaising as appropriate with other clinical professionals.
- Providing clinical expertise ensuring the highest standards of nursing care are consistently provided to all patients attending the department.
- Assess patients' health and wellbeing across a complex variety of specialities.
- Rotation within all surgical wards and the admissions lounge will be an integral part of your role. This will facilitate maintaining clinical skills and competencies required to effectively pre assess patients.
- Be an advocate for patient care, searching for ways to improve the value and effectiveness of care and services delivered to meet individuals' health and wellbeing needs
Who we're looking for
- Be NMC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
- Nursing experience within surgery
- Previous experience of Pre-operative assessment is desired but not essential.
- Excellent communication and time management skills
We know that investing in our staff's development, supporting and caring for them, will enable them to deliver great care; with commitment, compassion and courage.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Professional reg.
- Immediate life support
Desirable
- Intravenous accreditation
- Relevant post registration qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Advanced life support
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Substantial previous RGN experience within surgical arena, or equivalent area
Desirable
- Substantial volume of relevant pre assessment experience
Skills and ability
Essential
- Effective communication both written and verbal
- Work under own initiative with good organisational skills
- Able to use problem solving skills and prioritise work
- Able to work in a changing environment and to actively support / promote planned change
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Evidence of theoretical and practical skills within surgery
- Experience of teaching, mentorship and supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical supervision
- Knowledge of current NHS, professional and education issues
- Understand the principals of clinical governance and the implications for practice
- Demonstrate an understanding of preceptorship and mentorship
- Awareness of risk management
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of current developments in the specialty
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in a ward environment
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Professional reg.
- Immediate life support
Desirable
- Intravenous accreditation
- Relevant post registration qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Advanced life support
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Substantial previous RGN experience within surgical arena, or equivalent area
Desirable
- Substantial volume of relevant pre assessment experience
Skills and ability
Essential
- Effective communication both written and verbal
- Work under own initiative with good organisational skills
- Able to use problem solving skills and prioritise work
- Able to work in a changing environment and to actively support / promote planned change
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Evidence of theoretical and practical skills within surgery
- Experience of teaching, mentorship and supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of clinical supervision
- Knowledge of current NHS, professional and education issues
- Understand the principals of clinical governance and the implications for practice
- Demonstrate an understanding of preceptorship and mentorship
- Awareness of risk management
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of current developments in the specialty
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in a ward environment
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
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Pre Assessment, CHH
Castle Hill Hospital, Castle Road
Cottingham
HU16 5JQ
Employer's website
https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
