As a member of the preoperative assessment team, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of patients' individual care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
The Senior Nursing Assistant demonstrates a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines, and policies. S/he will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
The Senior Nursing Assistant within preoperative assessment plays a key role in the flow of the nurse clinics and the running of their own specific clinics. There is an opportunity for the Senior Nursing Assistant to run and manage their own clinics within the preoperative assessment department.
Assist with the induction, supervision, and training and development of Band 2 Nursing Assistants under the supervision of a registered nurse.
There is the real opportunity to develop within the role and undertake further training and development.
To act as a role model for student nurses and colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The main duties include performing and documenting patients' observations, phlebotomy, and carrying out non-complex pre-assessments for adult patients undergoing minor operations under general anaesthesia. About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and carry out more than 17 million tests. Our size, scale, and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next-level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values. Education & professional Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent/New Diploma Level 3 or equivalent. Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE C or equivalent. Committed to own personal development and evidence of regular attendance at training days. Completion of Assessor training. Experience
Previous experience of working with patients in a hospital environment. Previous experience of teamwork. Previous experience of customer care. Previous experience of working in an outpatient setting. Skills and aptitudes
Ability to learn new skills quickly. Ability to plan and prioritise workload. Ability to communicate and present written information clearly. Basic computer/key board skills. Ability to understand and undertake monitoring of patients' vital signs and escalate the outcome to a qualified nurse as necessary. Competent in performing cannulation and phlebotomy. 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. £28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS.
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The main duties include performing and documenting patients' observations, phlebotomy, and carrying out non-complex pre-assessments for adult patients undergoing minor operations under general anaesthesia. About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and carry out more than 17 million tests. Our size, scale, and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next-level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values. Education & professional Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent/New Diploma Level 3 or equivalent. Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE C or equivalent. Committed to own personal development and evidence of regular attendance at training days. Completion of Assessor training. Experience
Previous experience of working with patients in a hospital environment. Previous experience of teamwork. Previous experience of customer care. Previous experience of working in an outpatient setting. Skills and aptitudes
Ability to learn new skills quickly. Ability to plan and prioritise workload. Ability to communicate and present written information clearly. Basic computer/key board skills. Ability to understand and undertake monitoring of patients' vital signs and escalate the outcome to a qualified nurse as necessary. Competent in performing cannulation and phlebotomy. 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. £28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS.
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