Staff Nurse - Preoperative Assessment Unit
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Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity in the pre-operative department, and we are looking for a motivated and dynamic team player to fill the position of Staff Nurse. UHD at Poole is on its way to becoming one of the largest elective hospitals in the country, and our pre-operative department is crucial in ensuring safe and effective patient care. We prioritise thorough assessments while optimising patients' conditions to enhance the success of the surgery.
If you have strong communication skills and a passion for supporting patients throughout their surgical journey, we would love to welcome you to our friendly and dedicated team. There are numerous reasons to join UHD, including enhanced annual leave, enrolment in our generous NHS pension scheme, and access to health and wellbeing services.
We have a permanent and 12 month fixed term position available.
This role requires an active UK NMC Registration or HCPC Operating department practitioner registration.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital.
Interview Date: TBC.
Main duties of the job
* Screening and assessment of patients undergoing a variety of elective procedures through the collection of confidential and sensitive patient information.
* Order screening and diagnostic tests as per identified policies/protocols.
* Evaluate results of investigations and recognise abnormalities and refer to the appropriate health professional.
* Identify potential anaesthetic, medical and surgical problems and refer appropriately to relevant health care professionals.
* Carry out a range of diagnostic tests, often using highly developed physical skills, such as venepuncture.
* Work effectively and efficiently with the integrated multidisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
* Assist in developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment for students and for ongoing professional development of registered staff.
* Maintain a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill developments, supervise and mentor, & preceptor, students, junior registered and unqualified staff.
* Work with a degree of autonomy in an outpatient clinic setting, making complex decisions regarding plans of care.
* Manage own mandatory training compliance on VLE/Beat system.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential:
* Registration practitioner either RN or Operating department practitioner with relevant qualification.
Experience Essential:
* 1 year post registration experience in an acute surgical or medical setting.
Other Essential:
* Excellent interpersonal skills, including proven listening and communication skills.
* Clear understanding of the role of pre-op assessment in preparing patients for surgery and anaesthesia.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites, Dorset, BH15 2JB
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
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