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Pre Operative Assessment Staff Nurse, High Wycombe
Client:
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Location:
High Wycombe, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
fb74a4329b45 Job Views:
8 Posted:
23.01.2025 Expiry Date:
09.03.2025 Job Description:
Job Summary We are seeking a motivated and experienced staff nurse to join our team. We provide detailed medical and nursing assessment for elective, day case, surgical inpatients. The successful candidate will have an interest in peri-operative care and be able to thrive in a busy area with many time pressures and deadlines. However, this post also provides a great deal of job satisfaction and a chance to provide one-on-one patient care. Working unsupervised holds pre-operative assessment clinics to plan the patient's stay in hospital and ensure appropriate selection of in-patient and day surgery. Carries out those activities involved when conducting the comprehensive assessment of patient's requirements, using guidelines, knowledge, and experience to provide comprehensive preparation for elective surgery. Assesses medical, social, and psychological needs of the patient, devises solutions if appropriate, or refers directly to other health professionals. Identifies any anaesthetic risk factors and refers to the anaesthetists as appropriate. Main Duties of the Job Requests or performs relevant medical tests according to criteria. Overviews the results and on own judgement refers to anaesthetist or acts on as necessary. Identifies any factors which may delay discharge and acts on or refers as appropriate. Confirms and records patient details appropriately, entering data accurately on the relevant computer system when required. Directly communicates and liaises with medical staff to resolve any identified issues related to the patient's admission for surgery. Liaises with the Booking Office and Ward Staff to ensure smooth admission processes and identification of specific needs and requirements. Confirms admission details and provides both verbal and written information/advice. Gives the patient opportunity to ask questions. Liaises with GPs and Practice Nurses as necessary (requesting further information or blood pressure checks). Maintains absolute confidentiality in respect of all medical and nursing records. Obtains and develops additional skills that may be required, for example, phlebotomy, ECG recording and interpretation, developing new nurse-led roles. Works within the local practices of each site of the service. Maintains a team approach to the service at all times. Acts at all times in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional practice. Maintains and extends professional knowledge to keep abreast of the current trends in line with PREP requirements. Participates in audit and trials. About Us What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension, and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why Work for Us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. What Do We Stand For? Our
vision
is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work. Our
mission
is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our
care
values are collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable. Job Responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Minimum of 1 year of post-registration experience. Desirable Experience within the surgical area. Experience of teaching/mentoring students or patients. SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Ability to communicate with patients/relatives/MDT in spoken and written English. Computer literate. Good time management. Desirable Previous pre-assessment experience. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Ability to travel cross-site.
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Client:
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Location:
High Wycombe, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
fb74a4329b45 Job Views:
8 Posted:
23.01.2025 Expiry Date:
09.03.2025 Job Description:
Job Summary We are seeking a motivated and experienced staff nurse to join our team. We provide detailed medical and nursing assessment for elective, day case, surgical inpatients. The successful candidate will have an interest in peri-operative care and be able to thrive in a busy area with many time pressures and deadlines. However, this post also provides a great deal of job satisfaction and a chance to provide one-on-one patient care. Working unsupervised holds pre-operative assessment clinics to plan the patient's stay in hospital and ensure appropriate selection of in-patient and day surgery. Carries out those activities involved when conducting the comprehensive assessment of patient's requirements, using guidelines, knowledge, and experience to provide comprehensive preparation for elective surgery. Assesses medical, social, and psychological needs of the patient, devises solutions if appropriate, or refers directly to other health professionals. Identifies any anaesthetic risk factors and refers to the anaesthetists as appropriate. Main Duties of the Job Requests or performs relevant medical tests according to criteria. Overviews the results and on own judgement refers to anaesthetist or acts on as necessary. Identifies any factors which may delay discharge and acts on or refers as appropriate. Confirms and records patient details appropriately, entering data accurately on the relevant computer system when required. Directly communicates and liaises with medical staff to resolve any identified issues related to the patient's admission for surgery. Liaises with the Booking Office and Ward Staff to ensure smooth admission processes and identification of specific needs and requirements. Confirms admission details and provides both verbal and written information/advice. Gives the patient opportunity to ask questions. Liaises with GPs and Practice Nurses as necessary (requesting further information or blood pressure checks). Maintains absolute confidentiality in respect of all medical and nursing records. Obtains and develops additional skills that may be required, for example, phlebotomy, ECG recording and interpretation, developing new nurse-led roles. Works within the local practices of each site of the service. Maintains a team approach to the service at all times. Acts at all times in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional practice. Maintains and extends professional knowledge to keep abreast of the current trends in line with PREP requirements. Participates in audit and trials. About Us What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension, and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why Work for Us? We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. What Do We Stand For? Our
vision
is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work. Our
mission
is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our
care
values are collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable. Job Responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Minimum of 1 year of post-registration experience. Desirable Experience within the surgical area. Experience of teaching/mentoring students or patients. SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential Ability to communicate with patients/relatives/MDT in spoken and written English. Computer literate. Good time management. Desirable Previous pre-assessment experience. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Ability to travel cross-site.
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