About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and compassionate Band 6 Pre-operative Assessment Nurse to join our Pre-operative Assessment team.
You will be responsible for assessing patients before surgery to ensure they are safely prepared for their planned procedure. You will carry out comprehensive pre-operative assessments, identify and manage clinical risks, provide advice and education to patients, and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patients for surgery.
Main duties of the job
Following completion of the required training and competency assessment, you will be expected to confidently and independently screen and assess the full range of patients referred to the service, escalating complex cases appropriately when required.
The role also includes supporting junior colleagues, contributing to service improvement, audit and quality initiatives, and helping to deliver a safe, efficient and patient-centred service
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register Relevant teaching course Experience in Urology specialty
Experience Essential
Previous experience at band 5 Previous experience in Urology Previous experience of coordinating fast pacing patient turn over.
Skills and Abilities Essential
Clinical assessment and decision-making skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational and time management skills Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team Leadership, supervision and mentoring skills IT proficiency, including EPIC (or equivalent), Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office Accurate clinical documentation and record keeping Commitment to quality improvement and patient safety
Communication Essential
Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and electronic formats Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Patient Care
Personal and People Development Essential
Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio. Demonstrates an awareness of the role of facilitator Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others Reflective in Practice
Specific Requirements Essential
Flexible approach to shift patterns Able to work hybrid when needed
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)