A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The opportunity has arisen for a Part time band 6 nurse to join the team of a busy Ophthalmology Pre-operative Assessment department at St Albans City Hospital.
The hours are 3x 8-4pm Monday to Friday.
The POA team are committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supportive & friendly environment.
You will be valued for your skills & expertise as part of this dynamic team.
The role of the band 6 nurse is to undertake pre-operative assessment of patients awaiting elective surgery across a wide range of specialities, ensuring patients are prepared physically & psychologically for surgery whilst minimising short notice cancellations.
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
The post holder must demonstrate evidence of personal development, possess good communication skills, have knowledge & experience in the care of the surgical patient, and have good leadership & time management skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
This advert closes on Thursday 13 Feb 2025