Pre-Op Assessment Nurse
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, The Park, City of Nottingham
Pre-Op Assessment Nurse
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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, The Park, City of Nottingham
- Part time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted today, 19 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: f06bd303fc7e45c9ac70cdbc5cd2d983
Full Job Description
- The post requires an active NMC/HCPC PIN, (Nurse or OPD trained). Applications will not be considered without this essential criteria. The Pre-Operative Assessment Service at NUH has an opportunity to support a secondment for 12 months covering maternity leave. We seek a dedicated, hardworking, enthusiastic, caring, and highly motivated individual. The service and Leadership team are committed to providing continuous learning and development opportunities to support ongoing CPD and career progression in this nurse led automatous service. The nurse-led department is supported by consultant anaesthetists and has a strong clinically creditable leadership team who offer pre-operative assessments for adult patients undergoing surgeries under general anaesthetic or regional block across various specialties. The role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to develop consultation skills, clinical examination abilities in heart and lungs and patient management., The service is cross- site located at two NUH sites: Edward Unit at City Hospital and B50 at QMC. There is an expectation you are able to work at either campus as part of the role. 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 run a Monday to Friday, 8-6 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.
To succeed in this position, you should be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills. Tailored support will be given to the successful candidate to fulfil the role of a pre-operative assessment nurse/ OPD.
With over 19,000 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.