Senior Staff Nurse Pre-Operative Assessment

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Senior Staff Nurse Pre-Operative Assessment

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area: Operating Department Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 309-UCLH-5648 Site: UCLH Town: London Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period: Yearly Closing: 05/01/2025 23:59 The use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it, then they are required to declare this in their supporting statement. Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation. As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for supporting your manager and colleagues in ensuring that our service users’ needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. You will offer a person-centred approach to their independence and well-being. We require a motivated individual who can work autonomously and within a team with a flexible approach to work planning and management. You must have excellent communication and team working skills, be able to engage with a variety of stakeholders, and demonstrate positive professional role modelling. You need to have a passion for supporting and developing yourself and others. Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join the Theatres and Anaesthesia division as part of our team of pre-assessment nurses. This role will require focused assessment and patient communication skills, as well as the ability to work with a broad range of healthcare professionals to ensure patients are optimised prior to their surgical procedure. Responsibilities include: Protecting and supporting the health of individual patients and clients Assessment of care and health education needs Development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient There is also an expectation for the successful candidate to demonstrate leadership and management skills in taking charge of the ward/department in the absence of the person holding continuous responsibility and in acting as a facilitator/mentor preceptor to all learners. Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register Teaching course In possession of BSc or working towards Experience

Relevant experience at Band 5 Previous experience in pre-assessment Skills and Abilities

Demonstrates awareness of research and evidence-based practice Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance Prioritises own workload Acts on own initiative and problem-solves utilising resources available Communication

Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care Ability to work with electronic patient records (EPR) Personal and People Development

Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator Reflective in Practice Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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