About this role
Job summary
We are looking for dynamic persons to join our team in the preoperative assessment department here at Wrightington Hospital.
You will play an important role in progressing our patients waiting for elective surgery through their preop journey.
We are a busy department with multiple clinics everyday Monday to Friday.We work along side many disciplines and specialities.
The postholder will commence as a Band 5 and will progress to a Band 6 following completion of the preoperative clinical assessment nurse training.
You will be required also to complete competencies following the training.
Enrolment to the Preoperative Association Course will be at the discretion of the manager.
Preoperative processes and procedures need be achieved with confidence in managing own patient caseload in clinic.
We are an established part of the greater Manchester Surgical Hub. The preoperative service works within GIRFT recommendations and NICE guidelines to deliver best practice to our patients.
The shift patterns will be between 07.30 to 17.00 hrs and any days from Monday to Friday with potential occasional Saturday working for ad hoc clinics.
Main duties of the job
This role will deliver direct patient care for patients who are to have Elective Orthopaedic/Surgical procedures. This will be undertaken by demonstrating skills that are specific to preoperative assessment that identifies the patient's fitness for the elective procedures through assessment.
This role will be undertaken by using nurse led preoperative assessment processes / tools that assess a patient's health and wellbeing in the pre assessment clinic. This will be supported by the nurse led processes, instigating and reviewing a range of medical investigations. By applying knowledge and an understanding of the relevant clinical examinations that the individual has been assessed to undertake that includes Cardio-Vascular, Respiratory, and Neck and Airway assessment. This will support the ongoing management of Elective Orthopaedic and Surgical patients throughout all aspects of their pathway.
The role will actively support the departmental Manager, supporting and providing leadership to other staff and in the absence of the department manager to provide evidence-based patient centred care.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.
People at the Heart
Listen and Involve
Kind and Respectful
ONE Team
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description Job responsibilities
Be responsible to maintain a professional accountability and professionalism.
To maintain self-development through the practice of safe standards, trust policies and guidelines and work within compliance with the NMC Code of Conduct.
Be responsible for the delivery of a high quality assessments and care, ensuring that clinical care is organised to meet the needs of the individual and ensuring patient safety.
To provide and deliver specialist patient centred care to all patients attending through the Pre-Operative Assessment processes.To provide and be able to make autonomous clinical decisions, referring to appropriate clinicians, and other services.Promote best working practices through participation of auditsUphold good communication skills both verbally and through concise accurate documentationProvide clinical supervision for all staff.
Demonstrate leadership skills in promoting up to date best evidence based clinical practiceUndertake both formal and informal teaching to staff, maintaining support in the clinical environment.Support senior colleagues in the management and organisation of the Preoperative Assessment Department
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
First Level Registered Nurse Evidence of ongoing CPD
Experience Essential
Recent and relevant clinical experience within a clinic setting Evidence of leadership taking charge in department
Skills Essential
Demonstration of specialist clinical skills for effective patient management relevant to the service
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area and role of a Pre op Assessment Nurse
Additional Essential
Flexible to working days & hours Willingness to undertake recognised clinical skills & assessment course
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 Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Wrightington Hospital
Ward 4, Preoperative Department, Hall Lane, Appley Bridge
Wigan
WN6 9EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)