Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity in the pre-operative assessment unit in Halton.
The post will includes assessing patients who are listed for a general anaesthetic for speciality surgery at Warrington/Halton/CSTM.
The successful candidate will be expected and have the following opportunities,
Using history taking, clinical examination, diagnostics to assess patients, acting on findings and escalating appropriately.
Identifying deteriorating patients and acting appropriately
Managing own long waiters/results
Liaising with anaesthetist for guidance and support
Assessing patients as part of an MDT approach
Identifying own area for development with a plan in place
Managing clinics and allocating patients
Deputising for Ward Manager in her absence
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role include:
Working together within a team with an MDT approach.
Assessing patients daily, including history taking, clinical examination, diagnostics and ECG interpretation skills.
Identifying a deteriorating patient, acting upon this and escalating appropriately.
Working with long waiting patients and chasing their results to enable a safe pre-op assessment for surgery
Supporting junior members of the team
Supporting ward manager in their absence
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will facilitate the provision of a co-ordinated, high quality service in consultation with the department manager. Provide co-ordination within the department, ensuring the smooth running of clinics on a regular basis including during the managers absence.The post holder is responsible as a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of patients at all times and take responsibility for own actions, omissions and decisions. Be responsible for planning, delivering and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care. You will be required to demonstrate strong leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy. Review, develop and initiate development of clinical procedures, protocols and practice to ensure the effectivedelivery of service to patients within the Trust.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will facilitate the provision of a co-ordinated, high quality service in consultation with the department manager. Provide co-ordination within the department, ensuring the smooth running of clinics on a regular basis including during the managers absence.The post holder is responsible as a registered, accountable and autonomous nurse to act in the best interests of patients at all times and take responsibility for own actions, omissions and decisions. Be responsible for planning, delivering and supervising safe and compassionate care, and evaluating the effectiveness of care. You will be required to demonstrate strong leadership qualities and be open, transparent and trustworthy. Review, develop and initiate development of clinical procedures, protocols and practice to ensure the effectivedelivery of service to patients within the Trust.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Bloods
- Cannulation
- basic life support
- Observations
- Completing a 12 lead ECG
Desirable
- Advanced Life support
- Blood gases
- Blood Cultures
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with relevant degree or equivalent Knowledge
- Mentorship Qualification
- Clinical Examination
- Evidence of leadership skills
- History Taking
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree
Desirable
- Clinical Diagnostic
- Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years acute and/or elective surgery including all specialities
- Pervious experience working within a pre-op assessment setting
- Experience working within a MDT
- Managing/priortising own workload
- Discussing sensitive information and having difficult conversations with patients
Desirable
- Experience of attending and contributing to professional meetings
- Managing staff
- Having difficult conversations with staff
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrating working well within a team
- Demonstrating working well under pressure
- Identifying own workload and prioritising
- Escalating to senior staff
- Trouble shooting
- ECG interpretation
- Effective communcation with staff and patietns
- IT skills including using Lorenzo/ICE?
Desirable
- Audits
- Escalation process
- Difficult conversations and dealing with conflict
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Bloods
- Cannulation
- basic life support
- Observations
- Completing a 12 lead ECG
Desirable
- Advanced Life support
- Blood gases
- Blood Cultures
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with relevant degree or equivalent Knowledge
- Mentorship Qualification
- Clinical Examination
- Evidence of leadership skills
- History Taking
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree
Desirable
- Clinical Diagnostic
- Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years acute and/or elective surgery including all specialities
- Pervious experience working within a pre-op assessment setting
- Experience working within a MDT
- Managing/priortising own workload
- Discussing sensitive information and having difficult conversations with patients
Desirable
- Experience of attending and contributing to professional meetings
- Managing staff
- Having difficult conversations with staff
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrating working well within a team
- Demonstrating working well under pressure
- Identifying own workload and prioritising
- Escalating to senior staff
- Trouble shooting
- ECG interpretation
- Effective communcation with staff and patietns
- IT skills including using Lorenzo/ICE?
Desirable
- Audits
- Escalation process
- Difficult conversations and dealing with conflict
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
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Halton Hospital
Hospital Way
Palacefields, Halton
WA7 2DA
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
