Job summary
The opportunity has arisen for a Part time band 6 nurse to join the team of a busy Ophthalmology Pre-operative Assessment department at St Albans City Hospital.
The hours are 3x 8-4pm Monday to Friday.
The POA team are committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supportive & friendly environment.
You will be valued for your skills & expertise as part of this dynamic team.
Main duties of the job
The role of the band 6 nurse is to undertake pre-operative assessment of patients awaiting elective surgery across a wide range of specialities, ensuring patients are prepared physically & psychologically for surgery whilst minimising short notice cancellations.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must demonstrate evidence of personal development, possess good communication skills, have knowledge & experience in the care of the surgical patient, and have good leadership & time management skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must demonstrate evidence of personal development, possess good communication skills, have knowledge & experience in the care of the surgical patient, and have good leadership & time management skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1,2.
- Training to undertake specific procedures within the remit of the role and assessment of competency in these procedures.
- Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
- Teaching qualification recognised by NMC and proven ability to provide clinical education.
- Post-registration qualification in speciality area.
Desirable
- In possession of or willing to undertake relevant Nursing Degree.
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within specialty area and the application of this in practice
- Thorough understanding of equality & diversity and its application to managing self, staff, and patients within own area
- Membership of special interest and professional group.
- Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for the practice & behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self.
- Basic knowledge of using MS Windows Office applications and Excel.
Desirable
- Conference presentations and or publications Membership of special interest and professional group.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1,2.
- Training to undertake specific procedures within the remit of the role and assessment of competency in these procedures.
- Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
- Teaching qualification recognised by NMC and proven ability to provide clinical education.
- Post-registration qualification in speciality area.
Desirable
- In possession of or willing to undertake relevant Nursing Degree.
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within specialty area and the application of this in practice
- Thorough understanding of equality & diversity and its application to managing self, staff, and patients within own area
- Membership of special interest and professional group.
- Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for the practice & behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self.
- Basic knowledge of using MS Windows Office applications and Excel.
Desirable
- Conference presentations and or publications Membership of special interest and professional group.
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).
