Job summary
In November, Solihull hospital welcomes the opening of three new theatres forming an Elective Surgical Hub with fantastic facilities. This is an exciting time for our progressive Pre-Op Assessment Unit as without our diligence, patients would not advance along their perioperative journey.
This is an autonomous role which will see you assess your own patients, take ownership of your own clinics and caseload. Act upon all investigations that you have ordered and decide to accept your patient for surgery or to defer them for further optimisation. As a nurse led service you will be required to complete a level 6 or 7 ECG interpretation course with the opportunity to attend leadership courses to develop yourself in your role.
As sister/charge nurse you will be expected to support the senior Sister, take charge of the department when allocated, manage sickness, mentor junior staff and be actively involved in their training and development. You will run the high-risk clinics, liaise with the MDT, develop audits, attend meetings in the absence of your Band 7 and chair your own within the team.
This is an exciting time for an experienced registered nurse to join our team and work closely with patients to help plan their peri-operative journey.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
The post holder will act as a role model for junior team members in the delivery of a consistent high standard of nursing/ Pre-Operative, the role generally involves leading the assessment and preparation of patients before they undergo surgery. This includes clinical, managerial, and leadership duties. The main responsibilities typically include:
* Conducting thorough assessments of patients' physical, psychological, and social needs to ensure they are fit for surgery.
* Reviewing medical history, medications, allergies, and risk factors.
* Ordering necessary preoperative investigations such as blood tests, ECGs, and swabs.
* Providing clear information to patients about the surgery, anaesthesia, and post-operative care.
* Regularly coordinating the department and ensuring the direct provision of high standard of holistic, patient-centered care.
* Contributing to the overall improvement of patient pathways and ensuring smooth transitions for patients from pre-operative assessment through to surgery.
* Facilitating and promoting teamwork within a multi-professional environment.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
* Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can.
* Offering a wide variety of training and development opportunities to support personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions, and thrives in their work.
Job description
*Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC register
Desirable
* Health care management / leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
* Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff
* Knowledge and experience of a wide range of surgical procedures
* Knowledge and experience of a wide range of co-morbidities
* Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD
* Can demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice based supervisor / assessor as detailed in the Nursing & Midwifery Council ( NMC ) standards for student supervision and assessment
* Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
* Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff
* Experience of mentoring undergraduate students
* Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department
* Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice.
Desirable
* Previous experience in Pre-Op Assessment
* Previous experience in a surgical setting
* Previous experience working with patients with a range of co-morbidities
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Positive and enthusiastic attitude
* Approachable and friendly
* Supportive
* Flexible
* Well organised
* Effective communicator
* Sound clinical reasoning and decision making
* Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations
* Ability to inspire and lead a team
* Ability to work flexible shift pattern, where required including weekends if the clinical need of the service moves to weekend working
* Cross site cover when required
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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