Job summary
Why Independent Health Group?
Independent
Health Group really is a values-based organisation.
Patients come first.
Excellence through continuous improvement.
Teamwork underpins all we do.
As a result, we really make a difference
to patients by delivering excellent out-of-hospital surgery in the community,
closer to peoples home. Working for a small/medium-sized enterpriseis
quite different to being part of a large acute trust. We adhere to the same
high standards of clinical care and governance but can be more fleet of foot.
It also requires us to be more versatile.
Everything we do ensures people are our
priority those we care for, and those who work for us. This is reflected in
both our CQC rating of outstanding and the results from the NHS staff survey:
All our staff believe that patients are our top priority, feel the care we
offer is good enough for their friends and family and would recommend us as a
place to work.
Main duties of the job
You will
work alongside the pre and post operative team, for patients undergoing Local
Anaesthetic for Hernia, Carpal Tunnel, Cataract, Vasectomy and Podiatry
procedures.
You shall
work closely with the Patient Administration Team, Clinicians and Clinical
Nursing Teams.
You will
undertake patient facing clinical duties including circulating duties,
admission, and discharging patients on the day of surgery.
About us
We were
set up in 2004 by Dr Matthew Wordsworth with the aim of offering patients the
choice of being treated out of hospital, closer to home. Matt wanted to create a new health care
organisation in which like-minded health care professionals could deliver truly
patient centred care.
In the summer of 2022 we have proven this, with our Outstanding CQC rating!
Since 2004
we have grown the range of services we offer, and the sites we work from, but
we still believe that Independent Health Group offers you an opportunity to
make a real difference to patients care and treatment.
We pride
ourselves on the quality of care we offer our patients. All the work we undertake is for the NHS.
We work
in a different kind of environment to that of an acute hospital setting. Our patients see the same clinician and are
offered specific appointment times. Our staff
work within small teams with plenty of time for patient contact. We provide services Monday to Friday, so
there is no evening working, and nor do we operate on bank holidays. We pride ourselves on being a flexible
employer.
We offer
our staff an innovative, alternative way to delivering health care, have a very
patient-centred approach with short waiting times for our patients, and you
will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of a fantastic
organisation, as well as the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge
in a surgical setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working in accordance with
IHGs values, and IHG policies and procedures, you will provide high quality
care to patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurses /ODPs
Responsibilities include:
Assist with assessment of the patient to ensure optimal
fitness for surgery, including giving post-operative care and instructions
The post holder will work within their scope of practice, adhering
to IHG policy
The post holder will manage their own caseload efficiently with
support from the team to deliver timely care
To liaise with clinic staff and the referral team ensuring patients meet
IHG and ICB criteria
To undertake telephone post operative and pre-operative assessment of
patients
Help to ensure all test
results or repeat observations are available for the day of surgery.
Monitor and report on patient conditions to the pre and post operative
assessment team.
To assist in the planning and organisation of pre- and post-operative
patient care by liaising with other Primary Care providers
Undertake post-operative and follow up calls to the patients
To keep accurate and timely patient records
To assist in the delivery high quality patient care, which is clinically
effective, and evidence based
To participate in
reviewing and enhancing standards of care
Continuous Development:
Take responsibility for
identifying own learning and professional development needs, in consultation
with the Matrons. Take appropriate opportunities to maintain and improve
professional knowledge and competence
Support a culture of open reporting and learning from
adverse incidents
Keep up to date with
current professional practice, mandatory training
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working in accordance with
IHGs values, and IHG policies and procedures, you will provide high quality
care to patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurses /ODPs
Responsibilities include:
Assist with assessment of the patient to ensure optimal
fitness for surgery, including giving post-operative care and instructions
The post holder will work within their scope of practice, adhering
to IHG policy
The post holder will manage their own caseload efficiently with
support from the team to deliver timely care
To liaise with clinic staff and the referral team ensuring patients meet
IHG and ICB criteria
To undertake telephone post operative and pre-operative assessment of
patients
Help to ensure all test
results or repeat observations are available for the day of surgery.
Monitor and report on patient conditions to the pre and post operative
assessment team.
To assist in the planning and organisation of pre- and post-operative
patient care by liaising with other Primary Care providers
Undertake post-operative and follow up calls to the patients
To keep accurate and timely patient records
To assist in the delivery high quality patient care, which is clinically
effective, and evidence based
To participate in
reviewing and enhancing standards of care
Continuous Development:
Take responsibility for
identifying own learning and professional development needs, in consultation
with the Matrons. Take appropriate opportunities to maintain and improve
professional knowledge and competence
Support a culture of open reporting and learning from
adverse incidents
Keep up to date with
current professional practice, mandatory training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Broad general education to evidence written and verbal communication skills.
- Committed to continuous personal development. Willing to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in health and social care/Care Certificate, or willing to train to this level.
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team
- Working within an assessment department/surgical unit or ward
Desirable
- Pre-operative assessment department/surgical outpatient or ward leadership experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of the WHO 5 steps to safer surgery and NICE guidelines.
- Planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills
- Able to communicate effectively with patients from different backgrounds with differing levels of understanding.
- Able to present written and verbal information clearly and concisely, and handle questions.
- Understand the importance of teamwork and their role within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Maintains timely, accurate patient records.
- Familiar with electronic patient records, incident reporting and rota systems software
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Broad general education to evidence written and verbal communication skills.
- Committed to continuous personal development. Willing to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in health and social care/Care Certificate, or willing to train to this level.
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team
- Working within an assessment department/surgical unit or ward
Desirable
- Pre-operative assessment department/surgical outpatient or ward leadership experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of the WHO 5 steps to safer surgery and NICE guidelines.
- Planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills
- Able to communicate effectively with patients from different backgrounds with differing levels of understanding.
- Able to present written and verbal information clearly and concisely, and handle questions.
- Understand the importance of teamwork and their role within the multi-disciplinary team.
- Maintains timely, accurate patient records.
- Familiar with electronic patient records, incident reporting and rota systems software
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.
