Job summary
Independent Health Group (IHG) has an opportunity for a Pre and Post Operative Practitioner to join our friendly team on a part time basis working up to 22.5 hours per week Monday - Friday with the occasional Saturday as required.
We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for visas , therefore all candidates must have right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
As a registered practitioner you will deliver high quality clinical care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. You'll assist with triage and pre-operative assessment for patients undergoing Local Anaesthetic for Hernia, Carpal Tunnel, Cataract, Vasectomy and Podiatry.
Working closely with the Patient Administration Team, Clinicians and Clinical Nursing teams to ensure excellent safe patient preparation for surgery and a seamless patient journey through the patient pathway.
There is scope within this role to undertake patient facing clinical duties including admission and discharging of patients on the day of surgery.
About us
Established in 2004, Independent Health Group (IHG) has been dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred care close to home. With a strong commitment to delivering outstanding healthcare in the community, we've spent the past 20 years building a reputation for excellence, innovation, and compassionate service. In 2022, our dedication to patient care was recognised with an Outstanding CQC rating, a testament to our quality and commitment.
At IHG, we offer an alternative to traditional hospital settings, ensuring our patients receive personalised care with continuity and convenience. Our services are based on short waiting times, specific appointment slots, and one-to-one clinician continuity, creating a seamless and supportive experience for every patient.
Our teams work in a supportive, flexible environment, where patient contact remains at the heart of everything we do. We operate Monday to Friday, with no evening or bank holiday shifts, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. We strive to accommodate flexible working arrangements that support our staffs professional and personal needs.
At IHG, we are committed to innovation in healthcare delivery, providing an opportunity for professionals to develop their skills, contribute to the growth of an exceptional organisation, and make a real impact on patient care. If you're passionate about delivering outstanding healthcare in a setting that values both patients and staff, we'd love to welcome you to our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Working in accordance with
IHGs values, the NMC or HCPC codes of professional conduct, and IHG policies
and procedures, the Theatre Practitioner will provide high quality nursing care
and treatment to patients within the operating theatre department and
clinics.
Responsibilities include:
- Undertake nursing assessment of the
patient to ensure optimal fitness for surgery, some under supervision if
required. Ensuring patients are fully informed of the planned treatment,
including post-operative care and instructions.
- Work
autonomously within their scope of practice, following the NICE, national and
local organisational guidelines.
- Manage a
caseload and prioritise to facilitate an efficient service
- Assist the referral team in triaging patients within IHG and CCG
criteria
- Undertake telephone pre-operative assessment of patients, ensuring
they are fit and suitable for surgery on the date allocated, taking an active
part in developing the pre-assessment process to be nurse-led where
appropriate.
- Act as a resource for the understanding of the care pathway, to
ensure completion of accurate information and assessment
- To act as the patient advocate at all times throughout the patient
pathway. To recognise the significance
of any observations made and use those to highlight situations which may be
detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the patient, and to ensure all test
results are available for the day of surgery.
- To provide information about the pre-operative, intra-operative and
post-operative process, ensuring the patient understands the proposed procedure
and any specific instructions.
- Monitor and report on patient conditions to the medical staff, ensuring
all members of the health care team are kept informed of the changing needs of
the patient.
- Assist in the planning and organisation of post-operative patient
care by liaising with other Primary Care providers.
- Undertake post-operative and follow up calls to the patients and manage
the daily call list.
- To be responsible for the keeping of accurate and confidential records,
for patients and staff.
- Can manage themselves, and their workload, both individually and as a
team member.
- To support the development of the Nurse led pre-assessment and
post-operative clinics, using appropriate information systems and ensuring
compliance with best practice, within an appropriate framework, i.e. NMC / HCPC
scope of Professional Practice.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care as part of a collaborative
programme of patient care.
- To deliver high quality patient care, which is clinically effective,
evidence based and appropriate.
- To participate in integrated governance and risk assessment activities,
reporting these as required.
- To report clinical incidents and complete all associated documentation
as required.
- Support the Governance Team with any CQUIN reporting relevant to the
role.
- The post holder
is responsible for ensuring that best use is made of all resources. To consider
cost and service improvement but ensuring high quality care is maintained.
- To participate in
the clinical governance agenda and support the audit process within own area.
To participate in reviewing and enhancing standards of care
- Promote clinical
innovations and encourage evidence-based practices
- Infection Prevention and Control is everybody's
responsibility. All staff are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection
Prevention and Control policy and make every effort to maintain high standards
of infection prevention and control at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Working in accordance with
IHGs values, the NMC or HCPC codes of professional conduct, and IHG policies
and procedures, the Theatre Practitioner will provide high quality nursing care
and treatment to patients within the operating theatre department and
clinics.
Responsibilities include:
- Undertake nursing assessment of the
patient to ensure optimal fitness for surgery, some under supervision if
required. Ensuring patients are fully informed of the planned treatment,
including post-operative care and instructions.
- Work
autonomously within their scope of practice, following the NICE, national and
local organisational guidelines.
- Manage a
caseload and prioritise to facilitate an efficient service
- Assist the referral team in triaging patients within IHG and CCG
criteria
- Undertake telephone pre-operative assessment of patients, ensuring
they are fit and suitable for surgery on the date allocated, taking an active
part in developing the pre-assessment process to be nurse-led where
appropriate.
- Act as a resource for the understanding of the care pathway, to
ensure completion of accurate information and assessment
- To act as the patient advocate at all times throughout the patient
pathway. To recognise the significance
of any observations made and use those to highlight situations which may be
detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the patient, and to ensure all test
results are available for the day of surgery.
- To provide information about the pre-operative, intra-operative and
post-operative process, ensuring the patient understands the proposed procedure
and any specific instructions.
- Monitor and report on patient conditions to the medical staff, ensuring
all members of the health care team are kept informed of the changing needs of
the patient.
- Assist in the planning and organisation of post-operative patient
care by liaising with other Primary Care providers.
- Undertake post-operative and follow up calls to the patients and manage
the daily call list.
- To be responsible for the keeping of accurate and confidential records,
for patients and staff.
- Can manage themselves, and their workload, both individually and as a
team member.
- To support the development of the Nurse led pre-assessment and
post-operative clinics, using appropriate information systems and ensuring
compliance with best practice, within an appropriate framework, i.e. NMC / HCPC
scope of Professional Practice.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care as part of a collaborative
programme of patient care.
- To deliver high quality patient care, which is clinically effective,
evidence based and appropriate.
- To participate in integrated governance and risk assessment activities,
reporting these as required.
- To report clinical incidents and complete all associated documentation
as required.
- Support the Governance Team with any CQUIN reporting relevant to the
role.
- The post holder
is responsible for ensuring that best use is made of all resources. To consider
cost and service improvement but ensuring high quality care is maintained.
- To participate in
the clinical governance agenda and support the audit process within own area.
To participate in reviewing and enhancing standards of care
- Promote clinical
innovations and encourage evidence-based practices
- Infection Prevention and Control is everybody's
responsibility. All staff are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection
Prevention and Control policy and make every effort to maintain high standards
of infection prevention and control at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant field, or equivalent experience
- RGN
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of the national service framework and NICE guidelines, and application of such policies within the pre-assessment setting.
- Leadership skills
- Planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
- Understands the importance of delivering high quality clinical care and the factors that influence it.
- 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 team work and their role within the multi-disciplinary team
- Maintains timely, accurate patient records
- Familiar with electronic patient records and IT
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team
- Operating within clinical governance and risk management frameworks.
- Working within an assessment department/surgical unit or ward
Desirable
- Pre-operative assessment department/surgical outpatient or ward leadership experience
Personal Competencies
Essential
- Friendly, supportive and reassuring
- Takes responsibility for own actions and the care we deliver
- Collaborative.
- Committed to the highest standards of care and continuous improvement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant field, or equivalent experience
- RGN
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of the national service framework and NICE guidelines, and application of such policies within the pre-assessment setting.
- Leadership skills
- Planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
- Understands the importance of delivering high quality clinical care and the factors that influence it.
- 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 team work and their role within the multi-disciplinary team
- Maintains timely, accurate patient records
- Familiar with electronic patient records and IT
Experience
Essential
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team
- Operating within clinical governance and risk management frameworks.
- Working within an assessment department/surgical unit or ward
Desirable
- Pre-operative assessment department/surgical outpatient or ward leadership experience
Personal Competencies
Essential
- Friendly, supportive and reassuring
- Takes responsibility for own actions and the care we deliver
- Collaborative.
- Committed to the highest standards of care and continuous improvement.
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).
