Job summary
Pre-assessment is pivotal in reaching the 18 week RTT target by the assessment of patients general health and fitness before surgery and carrying out various tests and investigations.
The Pre-assessment unit are looking for an experienced RN to join our busy nurse-led pre-assessment unit at the Gateway Surgical Centre. This is at Band 6 for a 6 month secondment post with a view of substantive post.
The applicant should have at least 2 years surgical experience at Band 5 and be looking to extend their knowledge and autonomy.
Previous applicants need not apply
Please note: - As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. To demonstrate our commitment we use the disability symbols on NHS Jobs. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful. All new appointments are subject to 6 months' probation period.In submitting an application form, you authorise BARTS HEALTH to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.
Main duties of the job
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The post holder will need to have excellent communication skills and be adaptable to a busy clinic environment, and managing their own caseload of patients.
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They must be keen to learn and develop new skills through the availability of a variety of training opportunities, including the physical assessment course.
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Staff are encouraged and given the opportunity to continue their professional development through attendance on relevant courses provided by both City and Southbank Universities.
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The post holder will be required to work within a challenging clinical environment and may need to undertake shift work.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Educated to Degree standard.
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Mentorship Course/ENB 998 or equivalent.
- Intermediate Life Support provider or equivalent.
Desirable
- Masters degree or willing to undertake.
- Physical Assessment course or willing to undertake.
Experience
Essential
- Two years experience within a surgical setting at a Band 5
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Mentorship, staff development , teaching and staff support
Desirable
- Experience within a pre-assessment environment.
- Experience at managing shifts
- Managing a caseload of patients autonomsly
Knowledge
Essential
- Current nursing practice developments and NHS developments, including Enhanced recovery programme, and CQUIN targets.
- Have an understanding of the 18 week RTT pathway
- Have a basic knowledge of NICE guidance and how to access guidance for the pre-assessment service
Desirable
- Importance of cost containment.
- GIRFT programme
Skills
Essential
- Expanded clinical skills - IV drug administration, Cannulation, phlebotomy
- Effective communication skills and courteous attitude with patients, relatives and MDT, promoting team building and good working relations
- Able to demonstrate management, leadership and organisational skills.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of basic investigations required
- Clinical expertise , ability to work autonomously and as a team member
- Able to demonstrate basic computer literacy accessing e-mails, Microsoft word, excel etc
Desirable
- Delegation skills, resource management
Other
Essential
- Neat and coherent written skills with attention to detail
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Educated to Degree standard.
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Mentorship Course/ENB 998 or equivalent.
- Intermediate Life Support provider or equivalent.
Desirable
- Masters degree or willing to undertake.
- Physical Assessment course or willing to undertake.
Experience
Essential
- Two years experience within a surgical setting at a Band 5
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Mentorship, staff development , teaching and staff support
Desirable
- Experience within a pre-assessment environment.
- Experience at managing shifts
- Managing a caseload of patients autonomsly
Knowledge
Essential
- Current nursing practice developments and NHS developments, including Enhanced recovery programme, and CQUIN targets.
- Have an understanding of the 18 week RTT pathway
- Have a basic knowledge of NICE guidance and how to access guidance for the pre-assessment service
Desirable
- Importance of cost containment.
- GIRFT programme
Skills
Essential
- Expanded clinical skills - IV drug administration, Cannulation, phlebotomy
- Effective communication skills and courteous attitude with patients, relatives and MDT, promoting team building and good working relations
- Able to demonstrate management, leadership and organisational skills.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of basic investigations required
- Clinical expertise , ability to work autonomously and as a team member
- Able to demonstrate basic computer literacy accessing e-mails, Microsoft word, excel etc
Desirable
- Delegation skills, resource management
Other
Essential
- Neat and coherent written skills with attention to detail
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).
