Job summary
A great opportunity is now available to support the team in the delivery of the Pre-Assessment service within Hampshire Hospitals.
The role is a primary function supporting the team for the optimal care of our surgical patients. The delivery of high quality, effective and compassionate health care to the patients of the Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust is the most important objective for the organisation.
We currently undertake elective surgery Pre-Assessments for 13 specialities within the Trust. We have three Pre-Assessment Departments working collaboratively in order to provide a high standard of care for our patients.
This role will enable the development of clinical practice, knowledge and skills whilst undertaking independent comprehensive assessments of patients undergoing elective surgery.
Main duties of the job
- To assess patients past and current medical history, medications and treatments.
- Undertake appropriate tests to ensure investigation of patient's fitness for surgery is optimised.
- Make referrals to internal and external agencies to liaise regarding patients needs.
- You will be required to use investigative, analytical and interpretation skills in order to ensure patients are safe for anaesthetic.
- Liaising closely with the Surgical and Anaesthetic Teams, Secretaries, Theatre Schedulers and Admission Teams throughout HHFT.
- To develop clinically reasoned decision making, treatment, action and discharge plans and to undertake and evaluate treatment.
- To deputise for the team leaders to achieve the effective daily management of the ward/department including responding to urgent requests, prioritising clinical work and balancing other patient related and professional activities in accordance with trust standards
About us
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Professional UK registration e.g. NMC, HPC
- Computer Literate
- Degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, or employment experience
Desirable
- History Taking and Physical Examination Qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile
- Surgical Ward and/or Theatre experience
- Ability to multi-task
Desirable
- Experience of staff supervision
- Pre-Assessment experience including running of own clinic
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate written and verbal information in English, keeping legible and accurate notes
- Good communication skills to communicate complex, sensitive or confidential information in an appropriate manner.
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful and unpredictable environment.
- Knowledge of elective surgical pathways.
- Demonstration of using the trusts CARE values.
Desirable
- Customer Service experience i.e., dealing with complaints
- Knowledge of a variety of surgical specialities/operations
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Professional UK registration e.g. NMC, HPC
- Computer Literate
- Degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, or employment experience
Desirable
- History Taking and Physical Examination Qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile
- Surgical Ward and/or Theatre experience
- Ability to multi-task
Desirable
- Experience of staff supervision
- Pre-Assessment experience including running of own clinic
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate written and verbal information in English, keeping legible and accurate notes
- Good communication skills to communicate complex, sensitive or confidential information in an appropriate manner.
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful and unpredictable environment.
- Knowledge of elective surgical pathways.
- Demonstration of using the trusts CARE values.
Desirable
- Customer Service experience i.e., dealing with complaints
- Knowledge of a variety of surgical specialities/operations
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
