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Outpatient Network

Pre-Op Nurses - Weekdays & Weekends - Telford

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Job summary

Outpatient Network are currently looking for Pre-Op Nurses to work with us in our service at Telford. We are able to offer competitive rates of pay paid via Ltd company or PAYE

Main duties of the job

Prepare patients for surgery by assessing their medical history, performing physical exams, and ensuring all preoperative tests are complete. They educate patients on the procedure, anesthesia, and recovery process, provide emotional support, and administer prescribed medications. They also ensure that the patient is physically ready for surgery, verify the surgical site, and coordinate with the surgical team to ensure a smooth transition into the operating room.

About us

Outpatient Network is a clinical insourcing provider that supports NHS Trusts with reducing waiting times across an array of Medical, Surgical and Diagnostic specialties.

Details

Date posted

16 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0377-24-0061

Job locations

Challenge House

Milton Keynes

Buckinghamshire

MK3 6DP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform preoperative assessments, including reviewing medical history, medications, and lab results.
  • Educate patients on the surgical procedure, anesthesia options, and post-operative care.
  • Administer prescribed preoperative medications and prepare patients physically for surgery.
  • Offer emotional support and address patient concerns or anxiety.
  • Verify patient identity, surgical site, and procedure to ensure safety.
  • Collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure seamless patient care.
  • Document patient assessments, medications, and education in the medical record.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform preoperative assessments, including reviewing medical history, medications, and lab results.
  • Educate patients on the surgical procedure, anesthesia options, and post-operative care.
  • Administer prescribed preoperative medications and prepare patients physically for surgery.
  • Offer emotional support and address patient concerns or anxiety.
  • Verify patient identity, surgical site, and procedure to ensure safety.
  • Collaborate with the surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure seamless patient care.
  • Document patient assessments, medications, and education in the medical record.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registration
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registration

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.

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.

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

Outpatient Network

Address

Challenge House

Milton Keynes

Buckinghamshire

MK3 6DP


Employer's website

https://www.outpatient.network/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Outpatient Network

Address

Challenge House

Milton Keynes

Buckinghamshire

MK3 6DP


Employer's website

https://www.outpatient.network/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Delivery Executive

Darrell Whitworth

Darrell.whitworth@outpatient.network

03332409693

Details

Date posted

16 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0377-24-0061

Job locations

Challenge House

Milton Keynes

Buckinghamshire

MK3 6DP


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