Job Summary
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 within UHB 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 the evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision.
You will take ownership and responsibility for your patients and clinic caseload, actioning investigation results to ensure your patients are fit for surgery.
We understand the challenge and worry when considering changing roles, and we recognize that you will need support from all areas. 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
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy, please see the attached job description. This role is not suitable for newly qualified applicants. Candidates need to have 2 years surgical/medical experience before applying for this post.
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, working closely with senior colleagues to ensure that patients are safe to undergo surgery and anaesthesia.
For further information or an informal visit, please contact Sian.Hayward@uhb.nhs.uk or call 0121 371 5639.
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 investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including offering flexible working where we can, and providing 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 and thrives in their work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Date Posted: 26 March 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference Number: 304-1092144-1
Job Locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level leading to Professional registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register (Adult / Child / Learning Disability or Mental Health)
* Evidence of undergraduate education for newly qualified nurses or post-graduate continuing professional development for registered nurses who have post-registration experience
Experience Essential
* Previous/recent experience or working in an acute secondary health and care setting (can include undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months)
* Willingness to become a practice supervisor/assessor or meets NMC standards for student supervision and assessment
* Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct and the proficiencies and standards for registered nurses
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Employer Name: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH
Employer's Website: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm
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