Overview
Perform in-depth assessment of patients in preparation for planned surgery. Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team and external agencies to plan and deliver outstanding care and patient journey. Work closely with senior colleagues to receive support and development within the preassessment speciality.
Responsibilities
* Make safe clinical decisions related to patient needs so that all required pre‑operative investigations/information are available and reviewed by the clinical team.
* Triage patients, promote health improvements, and deliver pre‑habilitation for patient optimisation.
* Demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff, working without direct supervision once foundational programme learning outcomes are complete.
* Participate in the training of junior staff and continue personal and professional development.
* Order pre‑operative investigations, liaise with internal and external multidisciplinary team members to prepare patients for admission and discharge.
Qualifications
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to work autonomously within given time frames in a fast‑paced pre‑assessment unit.
* Professional, dedicated, and forward‑thinking approach.
* Willingness to engage in ongoing training and development.
About Our Hospital
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life‑changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond. We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer, skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, and provide regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.
Our world‑leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community‑based services. Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
We are fully committed to training and development of our workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
#J-18808-Ljbffr