The Trust have recently implemented a digital pre-assessment system to support standardisation of clinical assessments across sites, improve the service quality and efficiency. Preoperative Assessment is a nurse-led assessment service that is integral to supporting elective surgery - focusing on the identification of patients that are fit to proceed to surgery and supporting to optimise patients. The team are currently appointing a Band 5 Registered Nurse. The job role is to pre-assess patients planned to undergo a surgical procedure in line with the Trust's guidelines, policies and procedures. To request investigations and tests, and interpret results, escalating as appropriate, and to support elective surgery within the Trust and work within a multidisciplinary team utilise effective communication.

**Post could be either PCH or HH and cross site working maybe required**

Main duties of the job

• The job role is to pre-assess patients planned to undergo a surgical procedure in line with the Trust's guidelines, policies and procedures.
• To request investigations and tests, and interpret results, escalating as appropriate, and to support elective surgery within the Trust.
• To work within a multidisciplinary team utilise effective communication.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free)
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Use effective communication skills of negotiation, persuasion, and empathy to enable timely and effective communication in own team the wider multidisciplinary team and other departments.
• Complete a full pre-assessment ensuring ongoing investigations are completed, and results are actioned. Interpret results and escalate as appropriate.
• Provide medication advice to patients in preparation for their surgery.
• Complete pre-assessment of patients both for inpatient and day case, adhering to the services guidelines and policies. Referring any health issues arising from the patients pre-assessment to the appropriate individual/service.
• Order investigations and blood tests within scope of practice.
• Supervise Band 2 Healthcare Assistants with pre-assessment tests and investigations.

Person Specification

Education/Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, or employment experience
• Current Registered Nurse with Nurses and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Desirable

• Preoperative Assessment course

Experience

Essential

• Completed clinical placements in a variety of areas
• Post-registration experience in an acute setting
• Working with a Multidisciplinary Team

Desirable

• Awareness of local and national agendas for Pre-Assessment

Skills

Desirable

• Ability to undertake venepuncture and cannulation or being willing to achieve competency

Communication

Essential

• Ability to present information both written and orally in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive and/or confidential information in an appropriate manner

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

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176-S-6612282