Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic practitioner with the appropriate clinical experience to work closely with our existing band 6 colleagues and team leader to support the pre- operative team specifically at the Edward Unit (City Campus) , B50 and Treatment Centre (QMC campus)
We are looking to recruit a Part Time post (Permanent 19 hours per week)
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate strong leadership skills to enable management of staff, coordination of the cross- site units and to deputise on behalf of the Unit Sister. You will be an effective role model demonstrating high levels of clinical competence and expertise. You should also be able to demonstrate involvement in service improvement, with some evidence of change management.
You will demonstrate skills in self-management, including time management, prioritisation and organisational skills. You will need to have a flexible attitude to work, be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and have the capacity to go the extra mile.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
To assess the physical, social and psychological needs of patients and to plan individual patient care in relation to elective admission accordingly. To provide pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative information to the appropriate persons. Ensure the patient's journey is as seamless as possible to theatre and cancellations of procedures are minimal.
To establish and maintain good working relationships within the multidisciplinary team and to work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues across the Trust to enhance quality of care and share best practice.
To work unsupervised and give advice to juniors regarding suitability for surgery
To ensure delivery of high standards of care in accordance with up-to-date evidence based professional practice and Trust policies.
About us
With over 18,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
The Pre-Operative Assessment unit is a welcoming, diverse and exciting department with a passion to deliver world class care to all our patients.
We pre-assess around 400 patients a week. This nurse led clinic supported by consultant anaesthetists is a fast developing service. We provide adult pre-operative assessments for patients undergoing operations under general anaesthetic and regional block for a range of surgical specialties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess patients suitability and fitness for surgery and anaesthesia using agreed protocols.
To take a targeted history of the patient including airway assessment.
Conduct assessment of both the medical and psychological status of elective surgical patients, including carrying out physical assessment of the patient as required.
To order and perform diagnostic tests within set protocols and working to agreed actions where abnormalities are discovered.
To ensure all test results are available for day of surgery.
To recognise the significance of any observation made and use them to highlight situations which may be detrimental to the health and well being of the patient.
Refer patients who fall outside the agreed criteria to an anaesthetist, who may then make further referrals.
Refer patient back to primary care or another healthcare professional to optimise the patients medical condition, according to local guidelines.
To provide information about the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative process, ensuring the patient has an understanding of the proposed procedure and any specific preoperative instructions.
To identify any specific requirements needed to facilitate prompt discharge.
Contact all patients failing to attend pre-operative assessment to identify the reason. Act on the reason, following Trust protocols for the management of DNAs in pre-operative assessment.
To communicate effectively and liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team and primary care team as appropriate.
To comply at all times with the NMC code of conduct.
Work autonomously and as part of a team.
Support the Sister to maximise the best use of clinical resources, implementing best practice to facilitate patient flow throughout the department.
To participate in the recruitment and retention of staff.
Liaise with the booking office staff, of the relevant speciality to co-ordinate relisting of the patients surgery, the booking of pre-operative assessment clinics, or follow up appointment for further treatments and to ensure that notes and relevant documentation are ready for the patients pre-operative assessment and subsequent admission.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess patients suitability and fitness for surgery and anaesthesia using agreed protocols.
To take a targeted history of the patient including airway assessment.
Conduct assessment of both the medical and psychological status of elective surgical patients, including carrying out physical assessment of the patient as required.
To order and perform diagnostic tests within set protocols and working to agreed actions where abnormalities are discovered.
To ensure all test results are available for day of surgery.
To recognise the significance of any observation made and use them to highlight situations which may be detrimental to the health and well being of the patient.
Refer patients who fall outside the agreed criteria to an anaesthetist, who may then make further referrals.
Refer patient back to primary care or another healthcare professional to optimise the patients medical condition, according to local guidelines.
To provide information about the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative process, ensuring the patient has an understanding of the proposed procedure and any specific preoperative instructions.
To identify any specific requirements needed to facilitate prompt discharge.
Contact all patients failing to attend pre-operative assessment to identify the reason. Act on the reason, following Trust protocols for the management of DNAs in pre-operative assessment.
To communicate effectively and liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team and primary care team as appropriate.
To comply at all times with the NMC code of conduct.
Work autonomously and as part of a team.
Support the Sister to maximise the best use of clinical resources, implementing best practice to facilitate patient flow throughout the department.
To participate in the recruitment and retention of staff.
Liaise with the booking office staff, of the relevant speciality to co-ordinate relisting of the patients surgery, the booking of pre-operative assessment clinics, or follow up appointment for further treatments and to ensure that notes and relevant documentation are ready for the patients pre-operative assessment and subsequent admission.
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Demonstrates IT Skills
Desirable
- Formal teaching experience
Skills/ experience
Essential
- Worked in acute setting previous
- Understanding of the specialty ( pre op pathway)
- Demonstrate good time management skills and prioritisation skills
Desirable
- experience in link role work and local audits
- Evidence of mentoring students
Education
Essential
Desirable
- Degree in health/nursing studies
- Demonstrate CPD
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Demonstrates IT Skills
Desirable
- Formal teaching experience
Skills/ experience
Essential
- Worked in acute setting previous
- Understanding of the specialty ( pre op pathway)
- Demonstrate good time management skills and prioritisation skills
Desirable
- experience in link role work and local audits
- Evidence of mentoring students
Education
Essential
Desirable
- Degree in health/nursing studies
- Demonstrate CPD
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
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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).