Job overview
A great opportunity is now available to support the team in the delivery of the Pre-Assessment service within Hampshire Hospitals.
The role is a primary function supporting the team for the optimal care of our surgical patients. The delivery of high quality, effective and compassionate health care to the patients of the Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust is the most important objective for the organisation.
We currently undertake elective surgery Pre-Assessments for 13 specialities within the Trust. We have three Pre-Assessment Departments working collaboratively in order to provide a high standard of care for our patients.
This role will enable the development of clinical practice, knowledge and skills whilst undertaking independent comprehensive assessments of patients undergoing elective surgery.
The role may be based in Winchester or Andover and cross site working may be required as part of this role.
Main duties of the job
1. To assess patients past and current medical history, medications and treatments.
2. Undertake appropriate tests to ensure investigation of patient's fitness for surgery is optimised.
3. Make referrals to internal and external agencies to liaise regarding patients needs.
4. You will be required to use investigative, analytical and interpretation skills in order to ensure patients are safe for anaesthetic.
5. Liaising closely with the Surgical and Anaesthetic Teams, Secretaries, Theatre Schedulers and Admission Teams throughout HHFT.
6. To develop clinically reasoned decision making, treatment, action and discharge plans and to undertake and evaluate treatment.
7. To deputise for the team leaders to achieve the effective daily management of the ward/department including responding to urgent requests, prioritising clinical work and balancing other patient related and professional activities in accordance with trust standards
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
8. •Degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, or employment experience
9. •Professional UK registration e.g. NMC, HPC
10. •Computer Literate
Desirable criteria
11. •History Taking and Physical Examination Qualification
12. •Venepuncture
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
13. •Comprehensive understanding of pre-operative assessment processes and surgical pathways
14. •Surgical Ward and/or Theatre experience
15. •Knowledge of national and local policies related to elective surgery and pre-operative care
Desirable criteria
16. •Awareness of local and national agenda within the Anaesthetic Pre-Assessment speciality.
17. •Experience in using electronic patient record systems and digital Pre-Assessment platforms
18. •Experience in managing patients with complex comorbidities in a pre-operative setting
Skills and Ability
Essential criteria
19. •Ability to communicate written and verbal information in English, keeping legible and accurate notes
20. •Excellent communication skills to communicate complex, sensitive or confidential information in an appropriate manner.
21. •Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills
22. •Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
23. •Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for clinical services including experience of quality issues and audit.
Desirable criteria
24. •Knowledge of a variety of surgical specialities/operations
25. •Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
26. •Competence in remote consultation and telephone triage
27. •Adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced clinical environment