Job summary
- Main area
- Pre-op Assessment Nursing
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 164-6420877
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Pre-Op Assessment Nurse
Band 5
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pre-Operative Assessment Service at NUH. We are looking for dedicated, hardworking, enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated individual to join our team . The team at pre- operative assessment are committed to ensuring you will have a successful learning opportunity which will support future practice across other roles within the trust.
For this role you will either need to be a registered nurse or OPD. We have a part time positions and full time positions on offer.
We pre-assess around 400 patients a week. This nurse led clinic supported by consultant anaesthetists is a fast developing service. We provide adult pre-operative assessments for patients undergoing operations under general anaesthetic and regional block for a range of surgical specialties.
This position provides a valuable opportunity to develop consultation skills, clinical examination in heart and lungs, and patient management. Skills such as, history taking, phlebotomy, undertaking ECG’s, and direct customer care is an advantage and will be required as part of your role.
We offer a centralised service based at 2 different site at Edward Unit, City hospital and B50 at QMC, there is an expectation that you would be able to work at either campus.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills to join our dynamic team. You will be supported to develop the skills needed to perform this role as a pre-operative assessment nurse
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
To undertake pre-operative assessment of patients from a range of surgical specialties in a nurse led clinic environment.
Preform protocol based examination and assessment of patients. Initiate and follow through investigations and referrals to other health care professionals according to agreed protocols.
Commence necessary planning for perioperative care and ensure timely discharge.
Maintain close liaison with staff concerned with planning and scheduling patient admissions.
To work independently; autonomously and without direct supervision after
completing recognised competencies.
Regularly take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her deputy.
Utilises and integrates evidence into practice. The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
We operate out patient clinic from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm service and are closed on weekends and bank holidays. You will be required to work flexibly across both sites. Interested candidates would be welcome to have an initial visit and informal discussion. We look forward to hearing from you.
Working for our organisation
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of
programmes of care ensuring that these are evaluated and amended as appropriate. Document the condition and progress of patients and report to medical staff and/or senior nursing staff any areas of concern. following the assessment. Undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed policies and guidelines. Demonstrate clinical procedures to registered and unregistered staff as required. Once competent in team management skills, takes charge of the clinical area on a
regular basis in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her deputy.
Participate in the support and implementation of Essence of Care guidelines, nursing metric results and patient feedback.
Be aware of your role with regard to the Medicines Code of Practice.
Comply with all Trust policies and risk assessments with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.
Liaise with other clinical areas providing appropriate policies, education and clinical expertise in order to facilitate the management of patients with special requirements. Maintain an awareness of the developments in the care and treatment of patients in order to be able to carry out duties competently and efficiently.
Plan, develop and implement approaches to promote health and wellbeing of patients and improve their health status.
Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to promote efficient patient care and maintain effective channels of communication. Report all accidents and untoward incidents to the nurse in charge of the area and Complete an incident form in accordance with Trust policy. Maintain complete and accurate patient records ensuring that they provide a detailed account of all care provided throughout the patients stay. Communicate with and provide support for patients’ relatives, carers and visitors. Be aware of the need for confidentiality both within the written and spoken word and ensure correct storage of patients’ records at all times, to comply with the Information
Governance Code.
Liaise with other clinical areas as necessary for the coordination of patient care and the smooth running of the ward/unit/department.
Managerial .Support a culture of teamwork within the clinical area.
Collaborate with all members of the clinical area to ensure efficient running . Liaise with other clinical areas as necessary for the coordination of patient care and the smooth running of the ward/unit/department.
Person specification
Commitment to Trust Values and behaviours
Essential criteria
- demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards
Desirable criteria
- Understand Trust vision
- Understand & demonstrate 6 Ps
- Understand /aware of Trust Magnet Status
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current active NMC Registration or OPD qualification
Desirable criteria
- Degree in health/nursing studies, venepuncture
- Pre op related course
- Continuing professional development/ reflective profile
- Competency packages ie cannulation and venepuncture
- Teaching & Assessing Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post Registration experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional practice
Desirable criteria
- Experience in theatre, surgery, oncology. physical examination skills, acute hospital environment
- Pre op experience
- Able to read/understand ECG recording
- Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
- Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties
- Planning and time management skills
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
- Demonstrate basic IT skills
- Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills – e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Presentation skills
Planning & organisation skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate leadership skills & ability to effectively lead a team
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload of self and others
- Demonstrate effective resource management
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Bacon
- Job title
- Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
We welcome and encourage unit visits. Please do not hesitate to contact the Sisters: Laura Bacon and Sharren Roe, to discuss your interest. Alternatively any of the deputy sisters would also be happy to discuss the role and to answer any questions;
B50 - QMC - 0115 924 9924 ext 89499
Edward Unit - City - 0115 969 1169 ext 75884
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