Job summary
So, you're eager to learn more about Pre Operative Assessment Nursing opportunities at North Bristol NHS Trust.
- 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 optimize a patient's 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 optimize the patient's 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 daily with a full multi-disciplinary team including, HCAs, Anesthetists and pharmacists.
Main duties of the job
Working within our department, your main duties will include:
- Organising and participating in the delivery of high standards of evidence-based nursing care.
- Taking responsibility to carry out required planned, direct patient care to a high standard without direct supervision, in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
- Contributing towards the health promotion for all patients by provided education, support and advice as necessary, ensuring referral to appropriate professionals or agencies as required.
- In the absence of senior staff, taking responsibility for the delegation and supervision of appropriate work to other qualified staff, healthcare support workers and students.
- Where relevant, be responsible and assist in the co-ordination of discharge planning in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
- Taking personal responsibility for treating all patients with courtesy, respecting their individual needs and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Ensuring provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
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, our Trust is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (such as Portishead or Chepstow). For band 5 Registered Nurses and ODPs, relocation support may be available. Please email Nursing@nbt.nhs.uk for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include but are not limited to:
The post holder will work within and lead a clinical care team.
The post holder will take personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and will ensure duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code of Professional conduct.
The post holder will be responsible for assessment, planning, provision, maintenance, and evaluation of patient care.
The post holder will take responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students daily.
The post holder will actively contribute to the provision of a good learning environment by taking on the role of mentor/assessor for learners eg. Student nurses and support worker roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include but are not limited to:
The post holder will work within and lead a clinical care team.
The post holder will take personal responsibility and accountability for ensuring that Trust and local policies and procedures are known and followed and will ensure duties are carried out in accordance with the advisory guidelines and practice set out in the NMC code of Professional conduct.
The post holder will be responsible for assessment, planning, provision, maintenance, and evaluation of patient care.
The post holder will take responsibility for the supervision and guidance of other staff including health care assistants and students daily.
The post holder will actively contribute to the provision of a good learning environment by taking on the role of mentor/assessor for learners eg. Student nurses and support worker roles.
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.
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).
