To work alongside Nurses, ODPs, Health Care Assistants, administration staff and consultant anaesthetists in the pre-operative assessment department POAC to deliver outstanding patient care. The post holder will undertake clinical duties delivering the highest quality service for patients on a day to day basis. The staff nurse or ODP in POAC is responsible for the pre-operative assessment of adult patients having a planned surgical procedure for their fitness for general anaesthetic and surgery within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be responsible for patient centred assessments which includes liaising with patients, their carers, and the multi disciplinary team. The pre- assessment covers the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient.

POAC clinic is open from 8-6 Monday to Friday but may extend into evening and weekends, should the service require.

POAC is currently on site at Musgrove Park Hospital and offices at County Hall for hybrid working, POAC may move off site in the future

Main duties of the job

To work alongside Nurses, ODPs, Health Care Assistants, administration staff and consultant anaesthetists in the pre-operative assessment department (POAC) to deliver outstanding patient care. The post holder will undertake clinical duties delivering the highest quality service for patients on a day-to-day basis.

The staff nurse or ODP in POAC is responsible for the pre-operative assessment of adult patients having a planned surgical procedure for their fitness for general anaesthetic and surgery within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be responsible for patient- centred assessments which includes liaising with patients, their carers, and the multi- disciplinary team. The pre- assessment covers the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient.

The registered nurse or ODP will undertake a comprehensive digital clinical assessment alongside interpreting any necessary investigations. Results are interpreted in order that appropriate support can be initiated, or escalated for further review, to allow the planned surgery or inpatient treatment to take place. These assessments are currently being undertaken primarily over the telephone on site and at our hybrid offices at County Hall. Face-to-face assessments of patients are also taking place within MPH. The Nurse/ODP will be responsible for their own caseload of patients under multiple specialities. This will involve using multiple IT systems and prolonged computer work.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Job description

Job responsibilities

The pre-operative assessment clinic is currently undergoing a period of exciting change. The existing team of dedicated and experienced staff are working to improve the service by developing processes and pathways in line with national best evidence guidance, to meet local demand. This role involves developing skills in improvement methodology and supporting improvement projects within the department.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree or diploma level Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration Level 1,Or ODP with current UK HCPC registration with no limitations to practice.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a surgical background

Desirable

• Pre assessment experience

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

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