Essential Criteria
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 autonomous service.
The nurse-led department is supported by consultant anaesthetists and has a strong clinically credible 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. 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 fulfill the role of a pre-operative assessment nurse/OPD.
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.
It is strongly recommended you arrange an informal visit to understand the role and meet the team.
Main Duties of the Job
* To undertake pre-operative assessment of patients from a range of surgical specialties in a nurse-led clinic environment.
* Perform 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.
* 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.
* Utilise and integrate 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.
About Us
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.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
* Demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's We are here for you behavioural standards.
Desirable
* Understand Trust vision.
* Understand & demonstrate 6 Ps.
* Understand/aware of Trust Magnet Status.
Training & Qualifications
Essential
* Current active NMC Registration or OPD qualification.
Desirable
* Degree in health/nursing studies, venepuncture.
* Pre-op related course.
* Continuing professional development/reflective profile.
* Competency packages i.e., cannulation and venepuncture.
* Teaching & Assessing Qualification.
Experience
Essential
* Post Registration experience.
* Evidence of ongoing professional practice.
Desirable
* Experience in theatre, surgery, oncology, physical examination skills, acute hospital environment.
* Pre-op experience.
* Able to read/understand ECG recording.
* Demonstrate involvement in link nurse, or project work.
Communication Skills
Essential
* 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
* Demonstrate computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g., e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
* Presentation skills.
Planning & Organisation Skills
Essential
* Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Desirable
* 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 Details
Employer Name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
#J-18808-Ljbffr