Job summary
To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised holistic patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. To act as a positive role model within the pre-operative assessment department .
The band 6 Sister will be required to manage her own caseload of complex patient`s with multi co-morbidities and support junior staff within the department , offering guidance and advice in the absence of the lead nurses. The band 6 will be expected to manage the department and co-ordinate the daily activates of the department in the absence of the department leads.
Main duties of the job
- To assess patients for fitness for surgery/anesthesia
- Awareness of effective resource management
- Accountable for caseload of patients including the supervision of staff and students
- Maintain a visible presence in the preoperative clinic and provide a clear focus for effective clinical leadership to the nursing team in the absence of the band 7.
- Supporting the named budget holder and authorised signatory for financial resources with responsibility for ensuring stock levels are monitored /maintained and clinic resources in effectively managed.
- Participate in the implementation of audit, quality and risk management initiatives in the clinic, sharing good practice with the team and colleagues.
- Support the Lead Nurse in the effective management of nursing staffs' contracted hours, sickness, absence and training.
- Demonstrate professional expertise and knowledge acquired through post registration academic study and clinical leadership and management development.
About us
All staff and volunteers working within the trust have a duty to be aware of their own and the organisation's roles and responsibilities for safeguarding and protecting children and young people, and vulnerable adults. You must be competent to recognise abuse, respond appropriately and contribute to the processes for safeguarding, accessing training and supervision as appropriate to your role.
The prevention and control of infection is an integral part of the role health all staff members, in conjunction with all relevant professionals will contribute to the prevention and control of infection through standard infection control practices /compliance with the Trust's infection control policies in order to ensure the highest quality of care .
You must be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety legislation, policies and procedures, to ensure your own safety and that of colleagues, patients, visitors and any other person who may be affected by your actions at work. You are reminded of your duty under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and others; to officially report all incidents, accidents and hazards using the Critical Incident Reporting Procedure; to use safety equipment provided for your protection at all times and to co-operate with management in meeting statutory requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional
- Maintain up to date knowledge of the NHS and Professional Agenda and assist in the achievement of the Trust, Directorate and department
- At all times to work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- At all times respect patient confidentiality and in particular, the confidentiality of electronically stored personal/manual data, in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
- Conform to Trust Policies, report discrepancies immediately they are discovered.
- Complete necessary training for the scope of professional practice.
- Maintaining at all times the highest standard of nursing care for patients and their family.
- Being conversant with all Trust nursing policies and strategy and ensuring that these are implemented at departmental level.
- Maintaining an efficient reporting system so that effective communication is established between medical, nursing staff and administrative teams.
- Being aware of Clinical Governance procedures and documentation for reporting any incidents that may occur.
- Being aware of all Health and Safety policies maintaining the safety of staff and patients at all times.
- Promoting good public relations with the multidisciplinary team and the public.
- Checking administering and witnessing the dispensing/administration of drugs in preoperative assessment. Being conversant with the Trust Policies relating to medicines management and the procedure for reporting any discrepancies found.
- Performing Nurse led consultations to the highest standards and supervising junior staff doing the same. Contributing to continual review and development of standards.
- Liaise with members of the Multidisciplinary Team, other Directorates within the Trust according to patient needs
- To work within and contribute to the development of Preoperative Service.
Management
- Contribute ideas for improving preoperative services
- Participate in the Trusts Quality Strategy Programmes
Administration
- Contributing towards the smooth organization of the department by delegation and control. Contributing ideas for improving the planning of departmental activities.
- Maintaining up to date knowledge of legal matters that may arise in the course of duty, remembering always to safeguard the patients and staff.
- Participate in audits and change management as a result of ongoing action plans.
Education
- Supporting the lead nurse in staff training and development to promote standards of practice within preoperative service.
- Assisting in the education and training of all students contributing to the assessment of their progress, offering constructive feedback.
- Supervising the practical work of students working as clinical teacher at every opportunity.
- Attend mandatory updates.
- To contribute to the ongoing maintenance of an excellent learning environment in conjunction with the requirements of the University.
All staff and volunteers working within the trust have a duty to be aware of their own and the organisations roles and responsibilities for safeguarding and protecting children and young people, and vulnerable adults. You must be competent to recognise abuse, respond appropriately and contribute to the processes for safeguarding, accessing training and supervision as appropriate to your role.
The prevention and control of infection is an integral part of the role of all health care personnel. Staff members, in conjunction with all relevant professionals will contribute to the prevention and control of infection through standard infection control practices and compliance with the Trusts infection control policies in order to ensure the highest quality of care to patients. If your normal duties are directly or indirectly concerned with patient care you must ensure you receive sufficient training, information and supervision on the measures required to prevent and control risks of infection.
You must be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety legislation, policies and procedures, to ensure your own safety and that of colleagues, patients, visitors and any other person who may be affected by your actions at work. You are reminded of your duty under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and others; to officially report all incidents, accidents and hazards using the Critical Incident Reporting Procedure; to use safety equipment provided for your protection at all times and to co-operate with management in meeting statutory requirements.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, but indicates the main ones attached to the post. It may be amended at a future time after discussion to take account of changing patterns of service and management
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional
- Maintain up to date knowledge of the NHS and Professional Agenda and assist in the achievement of the Trust, Directorate and department
- At all times to work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- At all times respect patient confidentiality and in particular, the confidentiality of electronically stored personal/manual data, in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
- Conform to Trust Policies, report discrepancies immediately they are discovered.
- Complete necessary training for the scope of professional practice.
- Maintaining at all times the highest standard of nursing care for patients and their family.
- Being conversant with all Trust nursing policies and strategy and ensuring that these are implemented at departmental level.
- Maintaining an efficient reporting system so that effective communication is established between medical, nursing staff and administrative teams.
- Being aware of Clinical Governance procedures and documentation for reporting any incidents that may occur.
- Being aware of all Health and Safety policies maintaining the safety of staff and patients at all times.
- Promoting good public relations with the multidisciplinary team and the public.
- Checking administering and witnessing the dispensing/administration of drugs in preoperative assessment. Being conversant with the Trust Policies relating to medicines management and the procedure for reporting any discrepancies found.
- Performing Nurse led consultations to the highest standards and supervising junior staff doing the same. Contributing to continual review and development of standards.
- Liaise with members of the Multidisciplinary Team, other Directorates within the Trust according to patient needs
- To work within and contribute to the development of Preoperative Service.
Management
- Contribute ideas for improving preoperative services
- Participate in the Trusts Quality Strategy Programmes
Administration
- Contributing towards the smooth organization of the department by delegation and control. Contributing ideas for improving the planning of departmental activities.
- Maintaining up to date knowledge of legal matters that may arise in the course of duty, remembering always to safeguard the patients and staff.
- Participate in audits and change management as a result of ongoing action plans.
Education
- Supporting the lead nurse in staff training and development to promote standards of practice within preoperative service.
- Assisting in the education and training of all students contributing to the assessment of their progress, offering constructive feedback.
- Supervising the practical work of students working as clinical teacher at every opportunity.
- Attend mandatory updates.
- To contribute to the ongoing maintenance of an excellent learning environment in conjunction with the requirements of the University.
All staff and volunteers working within the trust have a duty to be aware of their own and the organisations roles and responsibilities for safeguarding and protecting children and young people, and vulnerable adults. You must be competent to recognise abuse, respond appropriately and contribute to the processes for safeguarding, accessing training and supervision as appropriate to your role.
The prevention and control of infection is an integral part of the role of all health care personnel. Staff members, in conjunction with all relevant professionals will contribute to the prevention and control of infection through standard infection control practices and compliance with the Trusts infection control policies in order to ensure the highest quality of care to patients. If your normal duties are directly or indirectly concerned with patient care you must ensure you receive sufficient training, information and supervision on the measures required to prevent and control risks of infection.
You must be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety legislation, policies and procedures, to ensure your own safety and that of colleagues, patients, visitors and any other person who may be affected by your actions at work. You are reminded of your duty under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and others; to officially report all incidents, accidents and hazards using the Critical Incident Reporting Procedure; to use safety equipment provided for your protection at all times and to co-operate with management in meeting statutory requirements.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, but indicates the main ones attached to the post. It may be amended at a future time after discussion to take account of changing patterns of service and management
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Senior Nurse/ post registration and multi surgical Speciality experience
- Evidence of experience of taking charge managing self and others
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentorship
Desirable
- Experience within pre-operative assessment with minimum 1 year as band 5
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- First level registration
- Current NMC registration is essential.
- Provide evidence of continuous professional development, documented within CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Demonstrate professional development post-registration
- Evidence of mandatory training updates
- Teaching and mentorship qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Senior Nurse/ post registration and multi surgical Speciality experience
- Evidence of experience of taking charge managing self and others
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentorship
Desirable
- Experience within pre-operative assessment with minimum 1 year as band 5
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- First level registration
- Current NMC registration is essential.
- Provide evidence of continuous professional development, documented within CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Demonstrate professional development post-registration
- Evidence of mandatory training updates
- Teaching and mentorship qualification
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster and Bassettlaw Teaching Hospitals nhs Foundation Trust pre-operative assessment Department
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
Employer's website
https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
