Job summary
We are looking for a nurse with suitable recent anaesthetic or surgical background to join our team. The successful applicant must bequick thinking, dynamic, adaptable, and highly motivated to complete a fast-track induction training within Preop assessment. The successful applicant will be supported with mentorship over an 8 week supernumerary period.
The post involves undertaking detailed assessments of current health status and past medical history from patients with complex medical histories within a busy clinic environment forpatientswho are awaiting procedures from multiple differing surgical specialities.
The ability to converse, question & impart clear instructions pitched at the level of understanding of the patient is essential for this post.
Due to the requirements of the role excellent level of spoken fluency and written communication in English language is essential.
This post isnot suitable for newly qualifiednurses (minimum3-yearpost registration working experienceis required)
*Due to the specialist nature of the post, you may be offered a Band 5 position for the first 12 months with a view to upgrade afterwards.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- The post holder is responsible for the pre-operative anaesthetic and medical assessment of patients being prepared for a variety of surgical procedures.
- Provide a comprehensive anaesthetic and medical assessment, including baseline outcome measurement, ensuring that all necessary investigations and results are collated prior to the patient's admission.
- Liaise with Anaesthetists/Surgeons regarding potential medical problems and issues regarding surgery. This role will also include appropriate onward referral to primary and secondary care providers to ensure pre-operative health is optimised.
- To liaise closely with clinic administrators with regard to booked admissions, cancellations and DNA's.
- To liaise closely with ward managers, consultant surgeons and anaesthetic staff, nurse specialists, dieticians, therapists, discharge coordinator and MDT with regard to complex admissions and patients with potential discharge problems.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin Banbury.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder is responsible for the pre-operative anaesthetic and medical assessment of patients being prepared for a variety of surgical procedures.
- Provide a comprehensive anaesthetic and medical assessment, including baseline outcome measurement, ensuring that all necessary investigations and results are collated prior to the patients admission.
- Liaise with Anaesthetists/Surgeons regarding potential medical problems and issues regarding surgery. This role will also include appropriate onward referral to primary and secondary care providers to ensure pre-operative health is optimised.
- Act as the co-ordinator of care until the patient is admitted for surgery.
- To effectively manage a caseload of patients/clients
- To actively develop evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines
- To liaise closely with clinic administrators with regard to booked admissions, cancellations and DNAs.
- To liaise closely with ward managers, consultant surgeons and anaesthetic staff, nurse specialists, dieticians, therapists, discharge coordinator and MDT with regard to complex admissions and patients with potential discharge problems.
- The post involves working across Trust sites in Oxford.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder is responsible for the pre-operative anaesthetic and medical assessment of patients being prepared for a variety of surgical procedures.
- Provide a comprehensive anaesthetic and medical assessment, including baseline outcome measurement, ensuring that all necessary investigations and results are collated prior to the patients admission.
- Liaise with Anaesthetists/Surgeons regarding potential medical problems and issues regarding surgery. This role will also include appropriate onward referral to primary and secondary care providers to ensure pre-operative health is optimised.
- Act as the co-ordinator of care until the patient is admitted for surgery.
- To effectively manage a caseload of patients/clients
- To actively develop evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines
- To liaise closely with clinic administrators with regard to booked admissions, cancellations and DNAs.
- To liaise closely with ward managers, consultant surgeons and anaesthetic staff, nurse specialists, dieticians, therapists, discharge coordinator and MDT with regard to complex admissions and patients with potential discharge problems.
- The post involves working across Trust sites in Oxford.
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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).
