About this role
Job summary
The Pre-Operative Assessment Clinic provides a service for all elective surgical patients attending Whittington Health.
The team comprises of Specialist Nurses, Consultant Anaesthetists, Health Care Assistants and Administrative Support.
We are looking for a Pre-Operative Assessment Nurse who will assist the existing team in the development and implementation of the pre-operative assessment service, who can perform as a proficient practitioner evaluating and maintaining high standards of care delivered
Main duties of the job
Patient / Client Care
Carry out and demonstrate as required extended nursing procedures as per Best Practice Guidelines and procedures and protocols.
Ensure that a complete nursing and anaesthetic assessment is performed using the appropriate verbal and physical examination skills, documenting your assessment findings.
Use the online platforms to gather information and triage patients to assign the appropriate pre-operative appointments.
Review patients online, telephone and via face-to-face methods depending on their clinical needs.
To organise appropriate referrals to the relevant member of the multidisciplinary team i.e. Anaesthetist, Surgeon, GP where patients are found to be unfit for surgery at the pre-assessment clinic.
Integrate discharge planning into the pre-operative assessment process.
Perform and maintain the practical skills necessary for patient assessment e.g. venepuncture, ECG.
Ensure the patient at all times receives a high standard of care to ensure a good patient experience having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
Educate patients appropriately (written and verbally) regarding their surgical procedures, associated risks and general health education.
Maintains accurate patient records.
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About us
We have an excellent reputation for being innovative, responsive and flexible to the changing clinical needs of the local population. We are treating more patients than ever before and are dedicated to improving services to deliver the best for our patients.Our missionHelping local people live longer, healthier lives.Our visionProvide safe, personal, co-ordinated care for the community we serve.Our goalsWe have developed six key strategic goals to make sure we continue to support people to live longer, healthier lives.
To secure the best possible health and wellbeing for all our community To integrate and coordinate care in person-centred teams To deliver consistent, high quality, safe services To support our patients and users in being active partners in their care To be recognised as a leader in the fields of medical and multi-professional education, and population-based clinical research To innovate and continuously improve the quality of our services to deliver the best outcomes for our local population
Job description Job responsibilities
Carry out and demonstrate as required extended nursing procedures as per Best Practice Guidelines and procedures and protocols.
Ensure that a complete nursing and anaesthetic assessment is performed using the appropriate verbal and physical examination skills, documenting your assessment findings.
Use the online platforms to gather information and triage patients to assign the appropriate pre-operative appointments.
Review patients online, telephone and via face-to-face methods depending on their clinical needs.
To organise appropriate referrals to the relevant member of the multidisciplinary team i.e. Anaesthetist, Surgeon, GP where patients are found to be unfit for surgery at the pre-assessment clinic.
Integrate discharge planning into the pre-operative assessment process.
Perform and maintain the practical skills necessary for patient assessment e.g. venepuncture, ECG.
Ensure the patient at all times receives a high standard of care to ensure a good patient experience having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
Educate patients appropriately (written and verbally) regarding their surgical procedures, associated risks and general health education.
Maintains accurate patient records.
Request appropriate Pathology and Radiology investigations according to NICE and trust guidance taking into account each individual patients needs.
Ensure pathology and radiology results are discussed with the relevant teams.
To be courteous and polite at all times to patients and colleagues.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications Essential
Registered with NMC as Registered Nurse Surgical Nursing experience Teaching quailfication
Skills & Abilities Essential
Well-developed communication skills, verbal and written Strong IT skills, ability to use multiple online platforms Knowledge of admission and discharge planning Can meet deadlines Able to prioritise own workload
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Up to date on Nursing and Pre-operative assessment practice Good knowledge of A & P Understanding of NMC Code Of Practice and requirements of it for own practice and behaviour
Personal qualities Essential
Enthusiastic Self - motivated Proactive Flexible
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.
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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 Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Address Whittington Health Trust
Magdala Avenue
London
N19 5NF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)