North Bristol NHS Trust

Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse

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Job summary

So, you're eager to learn more about Pre Operative Nursing opportunities at North Bristol NHS Trust. Here are some of the reasons we're unique...

  • Our health and well-being initiatives, devised by our dedicated staff wellbeing team, encompass lifestyle support, physical support and psychological support, and have been nationally recognised by REBA
  • We value staff feedback; in the results of our 2020 staff survey, our response rate was4%higher than the national average.We are continuing to strive for improvement with72% of staff saying they would recommend our organisation as a place to work (up 3% from last year and 6% better than the national average).
  • Staff are consulted on equity issues across the trust within their staff equality and development groups, with mentoring and support to succeed. Our trust is supporting the development of Bristol's LGBT+ manifesto and a case study of good practice has been reported to NHS England in response to a government review of public services and Trans people
  • Our clinical environment is award-winning in its approach to healthcare design; each patient room has a view, many of which are naturally ventilated and 75% of rooms in our Brunel Building are single and en-suite. With nurses in mind, our clinical spine carefully separates staff and patient areas, with a generous staff canteen extending out to a rooftop terrace.

Main duties of the job

Right, that's enough about us... let's focus on you. Are you...

  • An experienced Registered Nurse, looking for a new challenge?

So, are we right for each other? Here are your next steps...

  • Submit your application via this advert

Follow us on social media to join in the conversation and gain an insight into life at North Bristol NHS Trust (search @NBTNursing onTwitter,Facebook,LinkedinandInstagram)

For further details / informal visits contact:

Email: Angela.Walker@nbt.nhs.uk

Phone:0117 414 0635

About us

  • Our staff don't shy away from a challenge in aid of Southmead Hospital Charity. They cycle, run, row and race in aid of a fantastic cause, or sing in our staff choir and compete in 'Southmead Does Strictly'.
  • We're committed to supporting staff on their career journey with us offering personalised training packages and bespoke specialty rotations.
  • Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history. If you prefer country, village or smaller town living, NBT is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (e.g. Portishead, Chepstow)

Details

Date posted

19 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-ANJ3503

Job locations

Pre-Op assessment, Weston Ward, Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Our Pre op assessment unit is based in Weston Ward Southmead Hospital. There are currently 8 clinics which run between the hours of 07.30 17.30.
  • This is a highly skilled role in which you will learn to optimise patients fitness to undergo anesthesia and surgery. A wide knowledge of clinical conditions and co-morbidities is needed in order safely assess patients.
  • Staff work autonomously and independently using clinical judgement to make the correct decision on any action to be taken to optimise the patients health and social care.
  • Upon joining, you will work closely with 2 designated mentors who will support your training programme and learning pathway.
  • Nurses in this department work with a full multi-disciplinary team including, HCAs, Anesthetists, pharmacists on a day to day basis

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Our Pre op assessment unit is based in Weston Ward Southmead Hospital. There are currently 8 clinics which run between the hours of 07.30 17.30.
  • This is a highly skilled role in which you will learn to optimise patients fitness to undergo anesthesia and surgery. A wide knowledge of clinical conditions and co-morbidities is needed in order safely assess patients.
  • Staff work autonomously and independently using clinical judgement to make the correct decision on any action to be taken to optimise the patients health and social care.
  • Upon joining, you will work closely with 2 designated mentors who will support your training programme and learning pathway.
  • Nurses in this department work with a full multi-disciplinary team including, HCAs, Anesthetists, pharmacists on a day to day basis

Person Specification

Education & Training

Essential

  • RGN with Current Live registration
  • Teaching and assessing qualification or willingness to undertake
  • Advanced Communication skills , written and verbal. with patients and members of the Multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

  • Physical Examination and History taking qualification Level 3
  • Degree in Adult Nursing
  • Sound Knowledge of Trust policies and Clinical guidelines

Work Experience

Essential

  • 6 months post registration surgical experience
  • Currently working in an acute hospital setting

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in Pre operative assessment

Knowledge skills & abilities

Essential

  • Ability to manage own case load ,good time keeping skills and problem solving
  • Ability to work well as part of a team.
  • Evidence of competent IT skills , using Lorenzo, EDMS, Microsoft Office.
  • Competent clinical skiils including Venepuncture, basic observations / ECG testing etc.
  • Evidence of CPD and willingness to undertake additional training specific to Pre op Assessment

Desirable

  • Sound Knowledge of NMC code of conduct and current NHS issues.
Person Specification

Education & Training

Essential

  • RGN with Current Live registration
  • Teaching and assessing qualification or willingness to undertake
  • Advanced Communication skills , written and verbal. with patients and members of the Multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

  • Physical Examination and History taking qualification Level 3
  • Degree in Adult Nursing
  • Sound Knowledge of Trust policies and Clinical guidelines

Work Experience

Essential

  • 6 months post registration surgical experience
  • Currently working in an acute hospital setting

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in Pre operative assessment

Knowledge skills & abilities

Essential

  • Ability to manage own case load ,good time keeping skills and problem solving
  • Ability to work well as part of a team.
  • Evidence of competent IT skills , using Lorenzo, EDMS, Microsoft Office.
  • Competent clinical skiils including Venepuncture, basic observations / ECG testing etc.
  • Evidence of CPD and willingness to undertake additional training specific to Pre op Assessment

Desirable

  • Sound Knowledge of NMC code of conduct and current NHS issues.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Pre-Op assessment, Weston Ward, Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Pre-Op assessment, Weston Ward, Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Sister

Angela Walker

Angela.walker@nbt.nhs.uk

01174140635

Details

Date posted

19 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-ANJ3503

Job locations

Pre-Op assessment, Weston Ward, Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB


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