Staff Nurse Pre Assessment Unit, Alex

Job summary

Would you like the opportunity to join us as a Band 5 Staff Nurse?

If so, then Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is recruitingtalented, committed individuals who share our vision, values and professionalambition.

We have vacancies in the Pre-Operative Assessment Department where youwill work at Alexandra Hospital, Redditch and Countywide where required. We have a wide range of differentclinics offering a good opportunity to learn and give variety to your workingweek. We are committed to providing flexibility and can offer shift patterns of8am-6pm or 8am - 4pm, Monday Friday.

Main duties of the job

Our pre-op assessments are made through an online system calledSynopsis. Our service provides assessment for a wide variety of surgicalprocedures across the County therefore you will be mentored and supported tolearn the role. Ideally you will have pre-operative assessment experience,however a sound knowledge of both medicine and surgery would be keenlyconsidered. It is an exciting time to join the service with elective surgeriesrecommencing and services being reconfigured to forge forward in meeting thehealthcare needs of our local communities. The service offers a range ofdifferent clinics to maximise learning potential and opportunity to gain newskills such as triage, venepuncture and ECG interpretation. You will workclosely with the Nursing and Anaesthetic team and be supported to achieve yourpre-operative competencies.

About us

Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Our objectives are simple:

Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people

Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

Using your clinical experience and skills, youwill work with your team as a named nurse to maintain accountability forassessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within theframework of team nursing.

Acting with compassion you will put patients atthe centre of all you do.

You will communicate effectively with patientsand their carers regarding their care and educate patients where there is aneed.

You will communicate effectively with theMulti-Disciplinary Team to ensure high quality patient care.

You will show commitment to sustaining anddeveloping your clinical competence and professional awareness.

You will provide supervision, support andeducation to unqualified staff and students.

You will show courage by embracing new ways ofworking and doing the right thing by the people you care for, includingspeaking up when you have concerns.

You will rotate through Pre-op AssessmentCountywide which includes KTC, WRH and the Alex

Role Details

You will ensure the provision of accurate Pre-operative patient information and documentation via Synopsis Conducting holistic clinical assessments of all patients awaiting surgery, making appropriate onward referrals in a timely fashion.

You will communicate effectively with patients, carers and members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Conducting holistic clinical assessments of all patients awaiting surgery, making appropriate onward referrals in a timely fashion.

You will safeguard vulnerable adults.

You will educate patients and their careers as required where a need has been identified, including information on a adopting a healthier lifestyle and provide health promotion to make every contact count.

Ensuring that all necessary follow up and discharge preparations are in place prior to admission.

Liaising with Consultants and their teams in the event of surgical cancellations.

You will be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with PREP requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice.

Ensuring that own skills are developed and shared with team as appropriate.

You will contribute to research and development programmes within the department.

You will contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards.

You will participate in handling complaints in accordance with Trust policy.

You will participate in preceptorship programmes as appropriate and act as a facilitator / mentor / preceptor / role model to less experienced staff.

Providing supervision, support and education to unqualified staff, qualified staff, students and new team members.

You will assist in the training and development of student nurses and health care assistants and complete assessors training as required.

You will show an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment.

In the absence of a more senior member of staff and as part of your development programme, with support, will be able to undertake clinical / shift management within the department.

You will assist in the assessment of staffing requirements, report problems to the appropriate manager whilst ensuring safe staffing levels and safe practice for the Pre-Operative Assessment service.

Ensuring effective communication and shared learning within your immediate team through utilisation of daily huddles.

Our Core Purpose

Tobe the major provider of acute /specialist services for the people ofWorcestershire (and wider) with a strong reputation for providing outstanding,high quality, reliable, accessible and integrated healthcare for local people.

Benefits of working in this role with Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust.

Thiskey role is central to our core purpose of delivering safe high qualifycompanionate care. In addition to all the benefits you would expect fromworking for an NHS Employer, we will also provide you with an extensiveinduction and a preceptorship programme to support you in achieving your on-goingdevelopment. As you progress in your career, there are opportunities to developinto a Band 6 Nurse and undertake specialist training.

You

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills Able to record and deal with facts, figures and information accurately Able to follow Trust and departmental policies and procedures Effective communicator both written and verbal Able to problem solve and be flexible to change in demands of service Ability to mentor and provide effective support to unregistered and students. Ability to use technology as required to the role and be fully IT Literate Ability to identify and manage risk Determination and tenacity in challenging situations Ability to identify personal development needs Ability to work autonomously

Desirable

Significant proven knowledge and experience in speciality of medicine and/or surgery Phlebotomy Ability to take ECGs

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse on sub part 1 of the professional register. Experience of working in acute care setting. Evidence of continuing education for more experienced Band 5 nurses in speciality . NMC recognised Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards within 18 months of commencement of post. Ability to undertake Countywide work.

Desirable

Significant proven knowledge and experience in Pre-Operative Assessment or valid transferable skills

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in acute care within surgery or medicine.

Desirable

Significant proven knowledge and experience in Pre-Operative Assessment or valid transferable skills

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