University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Due to the continued development and expansion of the Pre-Operative Assessment Unit, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, experienced Band 5 Staff Nurse to become part of a well-established and progressive team.
The Pre-Operative Assessment Service works as a specialist team, assessing a wide group of patients prior to surgery. You will be expected to uphold and ensure that high standards of care and professionalism are maintained and delivered.
This is an autonomous role where the post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs of patients and planning programmes of care, implementation, and evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision.
You will take ownership and responsibility for your patients and clinic caseload, acting on investigation results to ensure your patients are fit for surgery. The post holder will also be responsible for the assessment of care needs of patients and planning programmes of care, implementation, and evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision.
We understand the challenges when considering a change, and we recognize that you will need support from all areas. You can be assured this support will be available. Led by senior Sisters and a Lead Nurse, you will be fully inducted into the unit, along with 4 weeks of clinical supervision and encouraged to complete your Pre-Operative Association Foundation Course.
Main Duties of the Job
You will be appointed a mentor to support you in your new role, and further training will be provided for clinical examination (heart and lung assessment). This is an exciting role for an experienced Registered Nurse to work closely with patients to help plan their surgical journey while working closely with senior colleagues to ensure that patients are safe to undergo surgery and anaesthesia.
About Us
We are recognized as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognize 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:
1. Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment to offering flexible working where possible.
2. Offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities to support their 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. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organization where every voice is heard.
Job Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for specific detailed responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience.
* This post is not suitable for newly qualified nurses.
* Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC.
Experience
* Previous/recent experience working in acute secondary NHS care.
* Evidence of achievements and career development in the current post and ongoing professional development/competence.
* Experience of working independently and in a team in a healthcare environment, delegating to others and providing supervision.
* Willingness to become a practice supervisor/assessor or meet NMC standards for student supervision and assessment.
* Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct.
* Understanding of preceptorship and work-based learning.
* Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context.
* Understanding/experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity.
* Awareness of health and safety issues.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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