Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
Specialist knowledge in the field of Pre assessment. Provide advice /support to junior colleagues and supporting their decision making and diagnoses.
Support and assist the POA team in case managing complex patients by liaising/trouble shooting with multiple departments to ensure relevant results and letters are available
Using judgment and diagnostic skills involving a complex range of facts or situations, which require analysis, or comparison of a range of options i.e. Working up patients in fitness for G.A by liaising with G.P. anaesthetists and the surgical team.
To ensure a high standard of care provision by initiating and supporting the POA team in liaising with G.P (about Hypertension, Asthma, and abnormal blood results) regarding their assessment, planning and evaluation of individual patient needs in particular
Carry out complex procedures, initiate diagnostic procedures and interpret results within their sphere of practice. (e.g. Physical assessment skills ECG diagnostics, phlebotomy and blood result interpretation.
Regularly participate and present at clinical governance meeting, Newton Theatre utilisation meeting and teaching on POA course.
Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals for the benefit of patient care. I.e. ward staff and schedulers
Ensure that clinical practice accurately reflects unit and Trust policies.
Provide Specialist clinical advice to healthcare professionals outside the unit.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of duties and role responsibilities
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. •RGN •Pre-operative assessment •Mentoring
Desirable criteria
2. •Leadership qualification •Degree
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
3. •Update knowledge of Pre-operative assessment / surgery •Experience of audit, KPI and research •Experience in patient advocacy
Desirable criteria
4. •Update experience in Anaesthetics.
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential criteria
5. •Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills •Able to superior staff •Creative and lateral thinker •Proven listening/counselling skills •Time management and organisation skills •IT skills
Desirable criteria
6. •managerial and leadership skills