Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse - Band 6

Job summary

Surgical Pre-admission Assessment is a great way to develop your nursing career.

The post involves screening and pre-operative assessment of a diverse group of patients undergoing a wide range of elective surgical and orthopaedic procedures. The role requires an inquisitive nature & provides a varied and interesting workload where two days are never the same.

It is expected that the candidates for the band 6 post will have experience and knowledge of surgical procedures and pathways, good critical decision-making skills & communication skills. A formal qualification in advanced History taking would be advantageous.

We pride ourselves on being a close and supportive team that consists of Anaesthetists, a Clinical Lead Nurse, Specialist nurses, Staff nurses, health care assistants, and administrative staff, who would provide the successful candidate with the support required to become an integral member of our close team

It is an exciting time for our department as we are in the process of transformation, changing and shaping the way the department runs to improve patient care.

This role required NMC Registration

Base Location: Poole Hospital - please note that cross site working will be required

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

• Assessment of patients undergoing surgical procedures, including taking of full health history, utilising GP records and historic notes, to ensure optimal pathway through to safe surgery. With advanced training, the band 6 role includes physical assessment of patients.
• Coordination of the department on a daily basis to ensure flow of patients through the department & best utilisation of staff.
• Ordering of investigations to include, but not restricted to, blood tests, ECG's, swabs & urine samples as per NICE guidelines & UHD protocols.
• Referral to MDT where appropriate, to include anaesthetist, Anticoagulant clinic, Respiratory function team.
• Communication with MDT to include admissions teams
• Coordination of patient follow up as integral part of role

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.