Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join the Gynaecology Pre-operative Assessment department. We are a busy department providing care for patients awaiting elective gynaecological surgery.
We are looking for a motivated, critical thinker who can bring their knowledge and skills to the team and deliver the best care to our patients. The role will be for a Nurse in the department to provide care and effectively assess patients in readiness for surgery, working within the wider MDT.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake preoperative assessment of patients requiring elective gynecological surgery including:
- Health Assessment
- Providing advice & information to patients by explanation of planned procedures to include surgery, admission & nursing care
- Phlebotomy
- Recording and interpretation of ECG
- Review of investigations results and escalating abnormal results
- To ensure that all patients receive all information at an appropriate level to enable them to give informed consent.
- Refer to anaesthetists as per patient pathway
- Liaising with the surgical admissions team regarding arranging surgery dates.
- Assisting with development of integrating care pathways for elective patients.
- Analysing results and clinical information to determine an individualised plan of care.
- Providing supervision and assistance with the professional development of nursing staff/new starters working in pre-operative assessment department (in accordance to scope of practice).
- To undertake training and maintain own competence required for the position, ensuring all practice is in line with Trust policy.
- To assess the emotional/psychological needs of patients and offer support and counseling as required. Referring to relevant services such as safeguarding for management and support of patients.
- Practice in accordance with guidelines and procedures for the department and Trust, ensuring best practice.
- Working independently and managing time and workload, with the support of leaders.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of recent and on-going professional development
Desirable
- Course in Mentoring and assessing in clinical practice
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant experience post registration training
- Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing
- Interested in women's health
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- To have the ability to practice independently and manage own workload and priority
- Ability to undertake data input, collection, analysis, audit and evaluation
- Ability to be flexible for the needs of the service
- Able to think quickly in a rapidly changing environmen
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Sound understanding of professional nurse accountability
- Evidence of recent study
- Excellent I.T. skills Able to engage with IT programmes that support patient care
- Able to communicate effectively via email
Desirable
- Understanding of IT systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of recent and on-going professional development
Desirable
- Course in Mentoring and assessing in clinical practice
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant experience post registration training
- Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing
- Interested in women's health
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- To have the ability to practice independently and manage own workload and priority
- Ability to undertake data input, collection, analysis, audit and evaluation
- Ability to be flexible for the needs of the service
- Able to think quickly in a rapidly changing environmen
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Sound understanding of professional nurse accountability
- Evidence of recent study
- Excellent I.T. skills Able to engage with IT programmes that support patient care
- Able to communicate effectively via email
Desirable
- Understanding of IT systems
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
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women's Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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