Job summary
The Pre Operative Assessment Nurse Practitioner leads the enhanced assessment of patients' fitness and readiness for surgery. This includes optimising patients' health status and referring on to the multiprofessional team as required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team to provide the highest standard of care for patients. Delivery of care is patient focused and has emphasis on meeting the individual patient's needs during the pre - operative assessment process.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Demonstrate advanced practice, competence and skilled physical examination during the pre- operative assessment phase of the patient pathway.
Be responsible for the delivery of safe, high quality patient focused care.
Be responsible for ensuring all resources are used to optimum effect, ensuring all members of the multidisciplinary team comply with local protocols in infection control, manual handling, Health and Safety, patient advocacy and will expediate quality issues, relating to Service delivery.
Act as a resource, within the specialist areas of orthopaedics and preoperative assessment. Empowers nursing staff and other allied health care professionals to develop high levels of clinical skills and facilitates communication within all care groups.
Deputise for the Unit Manager in their absence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Demonstrate advanced practice, competence and skilled physical examination during the pre- operative assessment phase of the patient pathway.
Be responsible for the delivery of safe, high quality patient focused care.
Be responsible for ensuring all resources are used to optimum effect, ensuring all members of the multidisciplinary team comply with local protocols in infection control, manual handling, Health and Safety, patient advocacy and will expediate quality issues, relating to Service delivery.
Act as a resource, within the specialist areas of orthopaedics and preoperative assessment. Empowers nursing staff and other allied health care professionals to develop high levels of clinical skills and facilitates communication within all care groups.
Deputise for the Unit Manager in their absence.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RGN First level Registered Practitioner with NMC/Professional Body
- Degree/Diploma or equivalent in nursing
- Recognised accredited qualification in physical assessment and history taking at level 6 or 7, or working towards qualification
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in Pre-Operative Assessment and / or Orthopaedic qualification
- Teaching, assessing qualification or equivalent level of specialist skill
- Mentor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable clinical experience at Band 5 (or equivalent) or above
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in Orthopaedics and or PreOperative Assessment
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Commitment to maintain and develop own skills and standard of care with evidence of on-going professional developmen
- Commitment to maintain and develop own skills and standard of care with evidence of on-going professional developmen
- Ability to work across professional boundaries and within multi-disciplinary team setting.
- Ability to work as a team member demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Awareness of boundaries of professional experience / extended practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Has studied Physical History taking to Degree leve
- Awareness and understanding of the extended scope of professional practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Surgical procedures associated with orthopaedics
- Knowledge of Anaesthetic procedures associated with orthopaedics
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates commitment to the Trust's published values
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RGN First level Registered Practitioner with NMC/Professional Body
- Degree/Diploma or equivalent in nursing
- Recognised accredited qualification in physical assessment and history taking at level 6 or 7, or working towards qualification
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in Pre-Operative Assessment and / or Orthopaedic qualification
- Teaching, assessing qualification or equivalent level of specialist skill
- Mentor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable clinical experience at Band 5 (or equivalent) or above
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in Orthopaedics and or PreOperative Assessment
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Commitment to maintain and develop own skills and standard of care with evidence of on-going professional developmen
- Commitment to maintain and develop own skills and standard of care with evidence of on-going professional developmen
- Ability to work across professional boundaries and within multi-disciplinary team setting.
- Ability to work as a team member demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Awareness of boundaries of professional experience / extended practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Has studied Physical History taking to Degree leve
- Awareness and understanding of the extended scope of professional practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Surgical procedures associated with orthopaedics
- Knowledge of Anaesthetic procedures associated with orthopaedics
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrates commitment to the Trust's published values
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).
