About this role
Job summary
Post hours are 37.5 per week - Permanent
Are you ready for a fresh new challenge? Do you want to work in a role that is rewarding, shaping the elective surgical pathway of patients? This is your chance to step into a dynamic Pre Assessment nurse role where the patient is the centre of the care. As part of our forward thinking service you will Empower patients by promoting getting fitter better sooner ready for surgery. Promote healthy lifestyle changes and access to services. Deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care for patients of elective surgical pathways. Be part of an innovative, supportive team while also having the autonomy to make an impact in your own way. We are looking for excellent communicators, natural organisers, and change makers, people who can balance independence with teamwork.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical support in the Pre-Operative Assessment (POA) Unit and act as an autonomous practitioner. Undertaking both formal and informal teaching to cascade knowledge, skills and promote best practice within the POA service.
The Pre Assessment Nurse will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating care to meet patients needs.
Carry out duties under the direction of Department Sister providing a pre-operative assessment service for all patients accessing the unit.
To work within the organisations policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines.
To maintain effective communication with the multi-professional team about patient care
To develop knowledge and skills appropriate to the role and work area
To contribute to the development of services and quality improvements
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience at senior level Professional and clinical competence
Desirable
Evidence of on-going professional development in a recognised and appropriate nursing field of practice
Experience Essential
Previous experience in Surgery/Pre-operative Assessment Leadership and management skills Able to demonstrate appropriate clinical and managerial skills commensurate with the post. Leadership and Management skills. Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory and post registered qualification(s) Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners.
Registration Essential
Registered Nurse. 1st level with current NMC Registration Please enter your NMC here
Knowledge Essential
Sound clinical knowledge in all aspects of preoperative assessment Understands the concepts of clinical governance and shared governance including evidence based practice and critical appraisal of research findings Knowledge of current NHS issues including performance targets and the wider modernisation agenda NMC Code of Conduct Ability to organise and prioritise own workload Ability to work independently and within a team Use own initiative and meet deadlines
Desirable
Demonstrates knowledge of effective risk management Knowledge of national nursing agenda and application to role
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.
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 The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)