Job summary
We are thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Peri-Operative Care Coordinator. This newly developed role, recommended by NHS England, is designed to ensure patients are optimally prepared while waiting for their elective (planned) surgery.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of patients as they prepare for surgery. Your dedication and expertise can help ensure they receive the best possible care and support. Apply today!
Main duties of the job
For the main duties and responsibilities of this post, please refer to the job description attached.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities of this post, please refer to the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities of this post, please refer to the job description attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Use of computer systems
- Ability to communicate verbally & written
- Knowledge of personalised care & social prescribing
- Must have a full understanding of the Data Protection Act 1998 and be fully conversant with patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of computer systems used e.g., Careflow, Dragon, ICE, Qliksense
Qualifications/Academic/Craft/ Professional
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to continued learning or improvement through attendance of courses.
- Educated to GCSE standard with passes at Grade 4 or above for English and Maths or equivalent experience/qualifications.
- Excellent IT & Keyboard skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in healthcare or equivalent experience.
- Training in motivational coaching and interviewing pr equivalent experience.
Further Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake training identified
- Experience within preoperative assessment.
- Experience of using initiative and willingness to challenge appropriately.
- The ability to build a rapport and trust with a diverse group of people quickly and effectively.
- Must be able to clearly and accurately convey information verbally to different audiences including GPs, healthcare staff, Consultants, Admin & Clerical staff and external healthcare providers.
- Good telephone skills.
- Must be able to handle distressed or aggressive patients and carers.
- Willingness to challenge clinicians appropriately concerning capacity issues and patient queries.
Desirable
- Experience within other relevant teams erg Corporate Planned Care Team for Elective Care (previously Data Quality)
- A thorough understanding and a practical ability to implement the Trust's Access Policy.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Regular attendance and willingness to work flexible hours as necessary.
- Embody the Trusts CARE values.
- Must be able to work cross site if needed.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Use of computer systems
- Ability to communicate verbally & written
- Knowledge of personalised care & social prescribing
- Must have a full understanding of the Data Protection Act 1998 and be fully conversant with patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of computer systems used e.g., Careflow, Dragon, ICE, Qliksense
Qualifications/Academic/Craft/ Professional
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to continued learning or improvement through attendance of courses.
- Educated to GCSE standard with passes at Grade 4 or above for English and Maths or equivalent experience/qualifications.
- Excellent IT & Keyboard skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in healthcare or equivalent experience.
- Training in motivational coaching and interviewing pr equivalent experience.
Further Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake training identified
- Experience within preoperative assessment.
- Experience of using initiative and willingness to challenge appropriately.
- The ability to build a rapport and trust with a diverse group of people quickly and effectively.
- Must be able to clearly and accurately convey information verbally to different audiences including GPs, healthcare staff, Consultants, Admin & Clerical staff and external healthcare providers.
- Good telephone skills.
- Must be able to handle distressed or aggressive patients and carers.
- Willingness to challenge clinicians appropriately concerning capacity issues and patient queries.
Desirable
- Experience within other relevant teams erg Corporate Planned Care Team for Elective Care (previously Data Quality)
- A thorough understanding and a practical ability to implement the Trust's Access Policy.
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Regular attendance and willingness to work flexible hours as necessary.
- Embody the Trusts CARE values.
- Must be able to work cross site if needed.
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).
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).
