About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious registered nurse to join our preassessment team. You will help our Pre Operative service assess and overcome the challenges of preparing patients for a General Anesthetic and complex Local Anesthetic in readiness for elective surgery.
The key role of the successful candidate will be to deliver elements of the 5 core requirements, set by NHSE, carried out by our service. you will be undertaking the preassessment of elective surgical patients, using various systems to obtain accurate medial/ surgical history taking and clinical skills.
You will manage your own case load and time to complete clinic appointments assigned to you. You will use your experience and clinical skills to provide information, guidance and support to patients waiting for elective surgery. You must have a passion for delivering an excellent patient-focus service, some experience in a Pre assessment, either ward based or outpatients
Flexibility to travel to different sites Flexibility to work days Monday to Saturday Working hours 7.30 - 5.30pm The ability to undertake further development and training as required
Main duties of the job
Early screening of the patients electronically submitted information, and compare with medical records, to identify the correct appointment type the patient would safely need. Where Health optimisation is required, make the required referral, in real time.
Complete the preassessment of elective surgical patients, either face to face or by telephone, as allocated.
Ensuring patients are safely prepared for surgery
Have / build a diverse broad knowledge base of several specialties needing elective surgery, including Gyneacology, General surgery, Gastroenterology, Urology, Plastics, Ears/ Nose/ Throat, Breast
Checking patient investigation results, identifying and acting on concerns and/or abnormalities
Excellent verbal, non-verbal, multi computer system use and written communication skills Experience/ develop autonomous working Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others Teaching and mentorship experience
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to work as a competent member of the Pre Operative assessment team to provide safe and effective high quality care, as an autonomous practitioner.
the post holder will be able to carry out basic clinical investigations such as Calculating BMI, take Blood pressure readings, height and weight, Blood test ( training will be given) and Infection prevention tests, such as MRSA
To work in accordance with the standards set by the Nursing/Midwifery Professional Bodies, and with the Trust Nursing Policies and Guidelines.
Be an accountable practitioner, taking every opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence.
If required, to take charge of unit on allocated days.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered Nurse Strong knowledge base of Medical conditions Digital communication skills Problem solving
Desirable
Venipuncture
Experience and knowledge Essential
preparation for the surgical patient undergoing a General anesthetic MDT referals work load organization
Desirable
Pre Operative assessment accredited course
Communcation Essential
Good Standard of English Computer literate - advanced
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).
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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 Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address Cross site
Leicester General Hospital, Receipts and Distribution, Gwendolen Road
Leicestershire
LE5 4PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)