Sister - Pre-Op Assessment Unit | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 23 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2024 |
| Location: | Across East Lancashire Sites, BB2 3HH |
| Company: | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6276368/435-S107-24 |
Summary
To work in conjunction with the Lead practitioner to develop and implement a quality Pre-Operative assessment service to meet the needs of all patients requiring anaesthesia and surgery.
The post holder will work within the department to provide the highest standards of patient care using research evidence based practise, national and local protocols.
To perform the competencies of a trained pre assessment nurse and in addition any competencies associated to the allocated speciality.
To undertake the teaching and assessment of junior personnel.
The 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 clinic.
To act autonomously within given competencies and recognise when to make appropriate referrals.
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.
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.
Maintain a dynamic enthusiastic role model providing clinical leadership regarding pre- operative assessment and preparation to ensure a high standard of care.
To work with initiative and independently within the extended role seeking support in line with 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 patient’s programme of care with other members of the care team. Recognise the rights, dignity and confidentiality of the patient, staff and visitors and ensure they are protected at all times.
Recognise professional, legal and ethical issues appropriate to preoperative assessment.
Demonstrate initiative, decision making and good time management.
The post holder will co-ordinate with staff from other departments to develop effective channels of communication and to provide a safe, personal and effective care for patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team.
In collaboration with Lead Practitioner develop clinical standards, policies and procedures to ensure a high quality service is delivered.
The post holder must act at all times within the policies and procedures of the Unit/Directorate.
The post holder may assist/ undertake audit to ensure that the service provision complies with agreed clinical standards, policies and procedures. To promote innovation in clinical practice by obtaining, evaluating and disseminating information to support clinical decision making.
Empower and motivate team members to develop their skills and knowledge and to promote a cohesive team structure.
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 Lead Practitioner
In liaison with the Lead Practitioner the post holder will effectively co-ordinate the team to ensure an appropriate skill mix of personnel able to provide specialist peri-operative care and provide learning support/opportunities for staff development.
Assist in the assessment and evaluation of the professional performance of all staff through appraisals and clinical supervision.
Develop a conducive learning environment in which all team members are able to fulfil their potential.
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 of the Trust, as required.
The post holder will undertake Mandatory Study Days on a regular basis as directed by Trust Policy.
Attend study days and lectures so as to keep abreast of developments in the care and treatment of patients and to develop own motivation/self-improvement and for Revalidation purposes.
The post holder is required to manage frequent interruptions of an unpredictable/urgent nature that 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 assessor.
The post holder will report concerns about skill mix or suitability of team members to the Lead Practitioner.
The post holder may be involved in the selection and recruitment of staff.
The 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.
This advert closes on Thursday 6 Jun 2024