Job summary
We are looking for highly motivated Pre-Operative Assessment Practitioner to join our Day Surgery and Endoscopy Units at Brecon and Llandrindod Hospital. This role will enable the development of clinical practice, knowledge and skills whilst undertaking independent comprehensive assessments of patients undergoing elective surgery. Pre assessment is considered to be a pivotal part of the patient's pathway ensuring the patients are in their optimal health for their procedures.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for undertaking and recording a comprehensive nursing assessment and planning, delivering and evaluating high standards of evidenced based nursing assessment for a diverse group of patients about to undergo elective surgery. Undertake patient assessment without direct supervision. Accountable for the information and care delivered and any omissions.
Teach and supervise staff, students and the non-registered nursing workforce.
Accountable for care or any omissions of care that he/she delegates to others.
Act as role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of a multidisciplinary team.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- NMC or HCPC registration
- Degree / Diploma or relevant professional qualification
- Evidence of current professional development/ up to date portfolio
Experience
Desirable
- Experience within the surgical environment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Proven organisational and time management skills
- Shows interest in facilitating learning and development of others
- Excellent verbal communication skills with patients, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team alike and ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding to others
- Effective non-verbal communication skills i.e. effective listening skills, positive body language
- Excellent standard of written communication skills/ literacy
- Excellent standard of Record Keeping in line with the NMC/HCPC
- Effective teaching/ supervisory and leadership skills
- Positive and caring attitude to all patients, relatives and members of staff in a calm and professional manner
- Cope under pressure
- Work under own initiative and without direct supervision within responsibilities of role
- Manage and prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
- Work effectively within a team
Other
Essential
- Information Technology literate
- Ability to work at different sites within the Health Board
- Able to undertake duties of the post
- Flexible approach to work
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- NMC or HCPC registration
- Degree / Diploma or relevant professional qualification
- Evidence of current professional development/ up to date portfolio
Experience
Desirable
- Experience within the surgical environment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Proven organisational and time management skills
- Shows interest in facilitating learning and development of others
- Excellent verbal communication skills with patients, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team alike and ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding to others
- Effective non-verbal communication skills i.e. effective listening skills, positive body language
- Excellent standard of written communication skills/ literacy
- Excellent standard of Record Keeping in line with the NMC/HCPC
- Effective teaching/ supervisory and leadership skills
- Positive and caring attitude to all patients, relatives and members of staff in a calm and professional manner
- Cope under pressure
- Work under own initiative and without direct supervision within responsibilities of role
- Manage and prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
- Work effectively within a team
Other
Essential
- Information Technology literate
- Ability to work at different sites within the Health Board
- Able to undertake duties of the post
- Flexible approach to work
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).
