Sister - Pre-Op Assessment Unit
4 weeks ago
Job summary
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 perform the competencies of a trained pre assessment nurse and in addition anycompetencies associated to the allocated undertake the teaching and assessment of junior post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for patients undergoing theatre procedures.
Deputise for the Lead Practitioner when absent to maintain the efficient running of the act autonomously within given competencies and recognise when to make appropriate referrals.
Main duties of the job
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.
Please see the attached job description and person specification that demonstrates the main duties involved and more information regarding this role
So, are you ambitious, innovative and hold strong values? Do you have excellent communication and organisational skills? If so, this is the team to join
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.
About us
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. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain a dynamic enthusiastic role model providing clinical leadership regardingpre- operative assessment and preparation to ensure a high standard of 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.Interpretation of clinical findings.Incorporating evidence/research based practice. The post holder will assess, plan,implement and evaluate individualised programmes of care of patients during preoperative and peri-operative period.Initiate appropriate referrals, investigation, education and treatment in light of assessment.Evaluate the patients programme of care with other members of the care team.Recognise the rights, dignity and confidentiality of the patient, staff and visitors andensure they are protected at all times.Recognise professional, legal and ethical issues appropriate to preoperative assessment.Demonstrate initiative, decision making and good time post holder will co-ordinate with staff from other departments to develop effectivechannels of communication and to provide a safe, personal and effective care for patients,relatives and members of the multidisciplinary collaboration with Lead Practitioner develop clinical standards, policies and proceduresto ensure a high quality service is post holder must act at all times within the policies and procedures of theUnit/ post holder may assist/ undertake audit to ensure that the service provision complieswith agreed clinical standards, policies and procedures. To promote innovation in clinical practice by obtaining, evaluating and disseminatinginformation to support clinical decision making.Empower and motivate team members to develop their skills and knowledge and topromote a cohesive team structure.Initiate and respond to change in a positive, flexible and strategic 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 in the assessment and evaluation of the professional performance of all staffthrough appraisals and clinical supervision.Develop a conducive learning environment in which all team members are able to fulfil the maintenance of accurate records, having due regard to legal aspects,confidentiality and management information post holder may be asked at the discretion of the Nurse Director to work in any Unit ofthe Trust, as post holder will undertake Mandatory Study Days on a regular basis as directed byTrust study days and lectures so as to keep abreast of developments in the care andtreatment of patients and to develop own motivation/self-improvement and forRevalidation post holder is required to manage frequent interruptions of an unpredictable/urgent naturethat require an immediate response. Be responsible for maintaining valid professional registration.Maintain standards of conduct in accordance with their professional body.Provides day to day supervision of junior staff, may act as mentor and post holder will report concerns about skill mix or suitability of team members to the post holder may be involved in the selection and recruitment of post holder is required to monitor sickness/ absence and welcome back interviews for the mini team you will responsible for and to communicate with the Lead Practitioner.
Person Specification
Circumstances
Essential
Qualification in nursing to degree/diploma level Knowledge of What preoperative is Proven ability to adapt to new ideas Effective communication skills, both written & verbal Promotes effective teamwork with own team and other members of the Multidisciplinary Team Ability to deal competently with conflict and complaints Has introduced new concepts and projects Ability to perform well under pressure. Can move forward with change and act as an effective change agent in the clinical setting Keen to embrace new concepts
Desirable
Previous experience in the preoperative assessment setting Proven leadership and organisational skills Ability to facilitate a cohesive team spirit and good team working Enthusiasm Promotes research and development-
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