Clinical Support - Pre Operative Assessment

The post holder will support the team within the clinical area by providing a host of clinical duties including preparing necessary clinic documentation and carrying out observations and assigned tasks such as phlebotomy for patients attending planned Pre-Operative Assessment clinics. They will assist with the pre-operative assessment screening and Optimisation service as patients are reviewed when they have been listed for surgery.,

• Assist with the reception and care of patients, relatives and visitors to the department.
• Prepare pre-operative assessment documents and help keep medical notes in order maintain high standards of record keeping ensuring entries are accurate and legible
• To assist nursing and clerical staff in Pre-Operative Assessment.
• To carry out tasks and core patient observations, ECG & venepuncture (following the appropriate training and having being deemed competent).
• To work as an integrated member of the team, assisting with nursing procedures according to agreed policies.
• To achieve a high standard of patient care.
  
  At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion