Sister - Pre-Op Assessment Unit

1 week ago


Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, United Kingdom East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

To work in conjunction with the Lead practitioner to develop and implement a qualityPre-Operative assessment service to meet the needs of all patients requiring anaesthesiaand surgery.


The post holder will work within the department to provide the highest standards of patientcare using research evidence based practise, national and local protocols.

To undertake the teaching and assessment of junior personnel.

You will be expected to provide nursing leadership, support and actively contribute to our high standards You will be responsible for planning, investigating, ensuring your patients' receive safe , personal and effective care throughout their assessment whilst maintaining high standards of care and at times acting as the patients' advocate.


At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care.

We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. To work with initiative and independently within the extended role seeking support in linewith local protocol.
Understand the risks and benefits of surgery and anaesthesia with appropriate intervention.
History taking, including relevant medical and social history.
Recognise professional, legal and ethical issues appropriate to preoperative assessment.
In collaboration with Lead Practitioner develop clinical standards, policies and proceduresto ensure a high quality service is delivered.
The post holder must act at all times within the policies and procedures of theUnit/Directorate.

The post holder may assist/ undertake audit to ensure that the service provision complieswith agreed clinical standards, policies and procedures.

Initiate and respond to change in a positive, flexible and strategic manner.

The post holder will plan staff rotas in conjunction with or in the absence of the LeadPractitionerIn liaison with the Lead Practitioner the post holder will effectively co-ordinate the team toensure an appropriate skill mix of personnel able to provide specialist peri-operative care andprovide learning support/opportunities for staff development.

Assist in the assessment and evaluation of the professional performance of all staffthrough appraisals and clinical supervision.
Ensure the maintenance of accurate records, having due regard to legal aspects,confidentiality and management information requirement.

The post holder may be asked at the discretion of the Nurse Director to work in any Unit ofthe Trust, as required.

The post holder will undertake Mandatory Study Days on a regular basis as directed byTrust Policy.
The post holder is required to manage frequent interruptions of an unpredictable/urgent naturethat require an immediate response. Provides day to day supervision of junior staff, may act as mentor and assessor.
Ability to deal competently with conflict and complaints
Has introduced new concepts and projects

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